Interfacing product life cycles and ecological assimilative capacity

1996 ◽  
pp. 115-123
Author(s):  
John Cairns
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycles ◽  
Assimilative Capacity ◽  
Product Life ◽  
Product Life Cycles

Control of Uncertainties in Metal Forming by Applications of Higher Flexibility Dimensions

2011 ◽  
Vol 104 ◽  
pp. 83-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Groche ◽  
M. Kraft ◽  
S. Schmitt ◽  
S. Calmano ◽  
U. Lorenz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metal Forming ◽  
Life Cycles ◽  
Flexible Forming ◽  
Product Life ◽  
Product Life Cycles ◽  
Servo Press ◽  
Recent Developments

It is widely accepted that fluctuations in market demands and product life cycles are often unpredictable. Based on these uncertainties, companies cannot calculate with constant demands. Manufacturers are also confronted with quality fluctuations in semi-finished parts that lead to various product qualities. This paper identifies the most relevant uncertainties for companies and gives answers how manufacturers can deal with these problems. It also shows recent developments in the field of flexible forming using servo press technology. Hereby the focus is set on 3D Servo Presses, providing various options for accomplishing uncertainties.

Gestensteuerung als intuitives Bedienkonzept/Gesture control as an intuitive way of planning - Increasing the communication between shopfloor and planning

2015 ◽  
Vol 105 (03) ◽  
pp. 119-122
Author(s):  
A.-C. Fleischmann ◽  
P. Brosch ◽  
P. Brunkow ◽  
F. Jelich
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycles ◽  
Planning Systems ◽  
Product Life ◽  
Product Life Cycles ◽  
Gesture Control ◽  
Zukünftige Entwicklungen ◽  
Planning Department ◽  
Barriers To Communication

In Zeiten der Globalisierung sowie kürzer werdender Produktlebenszyklen mit zunehmender Dynamik sehen sich Automobilhersteller immer mehr dem Druck ausgesetzt, schnelle Anpassungen und Änderungen in sämtlichen Planungsphasen umzusetzen [1]. Infolgedessen entstehen hochkomplexe, teilweise unübersichtliche Planungssysteme, die lediglich von Experten bedienbar sind. Das erschwert eine Zusammenarbeit zwischen Planung und Mitarbeitern des Shopfloor; Änderungen nach dem Produktionsstart (SOP) werden nur in seltenen Fällen an die Planung zurückgespielt. Der Fachbeitrag beschreibt ein intuitives Bedienkonzept, um bei dieser Kommunikationshemmschwelle Abhilfe zu schaffen. Dabei wurde insbesondere der Einsatz von Consumertechnik im industriellen Umfeld überprüft. Potentiale für zukünftige Entwicklungen werden aufgezeigt.   In the wake of globalization and shorter product life cycles, automobile companies are forced to adapt more quickly to challenges and to allow changes in early planning phases. To cope with these requirements, the manufacturers introduced highly complex and partially confusing planning systems, which can only be operated by experienced experts, thus making communication between shopfloor and planning more difficult. Changes occurring after start of production (SOP) are only returned to the planning department to some extent. To overcome existing barriers to communication, intuitive operating options, mainly from consumer technology, shall be examined.

Beyond Product Life Cycles

2019 ◽  
pp. 123-143
Author(s):  
Gabriel García-Acosta ◽  
Karen Lange-Morales
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycles ◽  
Product Life ◽  
Product Life Cycles

Are Product Life Cycles Really Getting Shorter?

1994 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 300-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barry L. Bayus
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycles ◽  
Product Life ◽  
Product Life Cycles
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