Search for dissertations about: "Levels of automation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 108 swedish dissertations containing the words Levels of automation.

  2. 1. Levels of Automation in Production Systems

    Author : Jörgen Frohm; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; automation; task allocation; measurement; levels of automation; production;

    Abstract : Although automation is often seen as an efficient way to achieve cost-efficient production and to relieve humans from heavy or dangerous tasks, it also has its drawbacks. Earlier research has shown that increasing levels of automation in unforeseen production situations can be related to production disturbances. READ MORE

  4. 2. Levels of Automation in Manufacturing Systems : Aligning Strategic and Tactical Decisions by Means of Operational Measurement

    Author : Veronica Granell; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Levels of Automation; manufacturing systems; manufacturing strategy; performance; taxonomy; profile; Manufacturing engineering; Produktionsteknik;

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  5. 3. Formulation of Automation Strategy in Manufacturing Systems : Developing a Methodology for Analysing and choosing Levels of Automation

    Author : Veronica Lindström; Christer Johansson; Mats Winroth; John Johansen; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; manufacturing strategy; levels of automation; task allocation; alignment; competitive priorities; Industrial engineering and economy; Industriell teknik och ekonomi;

    Abstract : In the global environment where industrial enterprises strive for competitiveness, the ability to adjust quickly to changing conditions is important. This global industrial context challenges the companies to develop new capabilities. READ MORE

  6. 4. Quantifying Levels of Automation - to enable competitive assembly systems

    Author : Åsa Fasth; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Quantify; Competitive; Cognitive; Assembly System; LoA; Levels of Automation;

    Abstract : Production companies frequently have to meet demands and requirements, both internal and external, which trigger a plan for change in different production areas. Assembly systems of today are heading towards more customised production, i.e. smaller batches, shorter cycle times and increased number of variants. READ MORE

  7. 5. Exploring aspects of automation decisions : A study in the Swedish wood products industry

    Author : Roaa Salim; Mats Winroth; Kristina Säfsten; Jimmy Johansson; Kerstin Johansen; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; Sweden; Wood products industry; Manufacturing strategy; Automation decisions;

    Abstract : The wood products industry is important to Sweden's prosperity, and is currently facing several challenges by increased global competition. To avoid the gradual decline of the industry’s contribution to the country’s revenues and employment opportunities, the Swedish wood products industry needs to increase the proportion of the raw material that is refined. READ MORE