A hierarchical retrieval approach for automatically generating assembly instructions

Z Hu, W Zhao, H Xiong, X Zhang - Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 2023 - Elsevier
Assembly instructions are critical for prompt fulfilment of assembly tasks. However, the
design of such instructions is time-consuming and requires experience. Retrieve and reuse …

Automatic Generation of Assembly Instructions by Analyzing Process Recordings–A Concept Overview

P Burggraef, T Adlon, F Steinberg, F Broehl, A Moriz… - Procedia CIRP, 2024 - Elsevier
The manual generation of instructions for complex assembly processes requires time and
effort. Therefore, many companies refrain from documenting assembly processes and rely …

Generating the assembly instructions of helicopter subassemblies using the hierarchical pruning strategy and large language model

M Jiang, Y Guo, S Huang, J Pu - Journal of Industrial Information …, 2024 - Elsevier
Assembly instructions are process documents in detail describing the operation steps,
materials, tools, fixtures, and assembly sequences in assembly procedures. Due to …

Potentials of large language models for generating assembly instructions

F Meyer, L Freitag, S Hinrichsen… - 2024 IEEE 29th …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
With the increasing complexity in manual assembly and a demographic decline in skilled
workforce, the importance of well-documented processes through assembly instructions has …

Assessing assembly instructions quality using operator behavior

A Claeys, S Hoedt, EH Aghezzaf, J Cottyn - The International Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Highly customized products and rapid delivery are essential in modern assembly systems,
while efficient and error-free assembly processes are crucial. Supporting assembly …

Cognitive Operator Support in the Manufacturing Industry-Three Tools to Help SMEs Select, Test and Evaluate Operator Support Technology

F Krause, T Bosch, E Wilschut, G van Rhijn - … Interaction: Shaping the …, 2022 - Springer
Technology aimed at providing cognitive support to operators in the manufacturing industry,
is developing rapidly. Through technologies such as near-eye displays and augmented and …

Framework for propagating product variability to digital assembly instructions

V Zogopoulos, D Gors, M Haemers, N Babych… - Procedia CIRP, 2024 - Elsevier
As the amount of product iterations within high variety low volume assembly environments
increases, the need for efficient management of variability and engineering changes within …

Reifegrade digitaler Werkerassistenzsysteme

F Hock, S Sandner, J Metternich - Zeitschrift für wirtschaftlichen …, 2023 - degruyter.com
Digitale Werkerassistenzsysteme sind computergestützte Betriebsmittel, die Mitarbeitende
bei der Ausführung ihrer Tätigkeiten unterstützen. Die Unterstützung kann bei kognitiven …

Generating Assembly Instructions Using Reinforcement Learning in Combination with Large Language Models

N Widulle, F Meyer… - 2024 IEEE 22nd …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The efficiency of manual assembly can be significantly improved by utilizing assistance
systems that display as-sembly instructions. However, generating and maintaining these …

Method for data-driven assembly sequence planning

S Kärcher, T Bauernhansl - Advances in Automotive Production …, 2021 - Springer
In many manual assembly systems, there is great potential for optimization, especially when
products in small quantities, high variants or with high complexity are produced. The more …