This research study deals with the early design and planning of manufacturing systems,
following a knowledge reuse approach. The proposed approach introduces a knowledge …

The main objective of this paper is to present a Remaining Useful Life (RUL) calculation
approach, based on physical based simulation models, for the predictive maintenance of a …

This paper investigates the feasibility of using an agent-based framework to configure,
control and coordinate dynamic, real-time robotic operations with the use of ontology …

ICT platforms, in the manufacturing context, provide a number of tools, such as sensors,
wireless networks, mobile devices, MES, ERP and information management systems in …

This research work deals with the early design of manufacturing systems following a
knowledge management approach. The proposed knowledge based framework facilitates …

The automotive industry is experiencing several limitations due to high mass customization
on product side and the consequent evolution of newer ones as well as the expansion of …

Technical knowledge and experience are intangible assets crucial for competitiveness.
Knowledge is particularly important when it comes to complex design activities such as the …

This article presents a context-sensitive optimisation approach for flexible manufacturing
systems (FMSs), considering dynamic machine utilisation rate and overall equipment …

In the recent years, ontologies have been used for structuring knowledge in a formal way,
creating reasoning rules between the concepts and providing extraction mechanisms that …

The planning in manufacturing system is becoming complicated day by day due to the
expanding networks and shortage of skilled people to manage change. Consequently, faster …