Scalability planning for reconfigurable manufacturing system using simulated annealing

Abstract

This thesis is a review of manufacturing techniques and introduction of reconfigurable manufacturing systems. A new paradigm is designed for the rapid adjustment of production capacity and functions, according to condition of market or, market demand. A definition of reconfigurable manufacturing systems is given and an overview of all available manufacturing systems is given. The new techniques and characteristic of reconfigurable manufacturing system are described along with its key role in future manufacturing system. A mathematical model is described for calculating RMS with recommended structure. A scalability planning for RMS using simulated annealing is done in this project work and the results are found to be satisfactory.