An adaptive system for modular automotive production to boost efficiency and reduce manufacturing cost.

Informazioni relative al progetto

AutoPro

ID dell’accordo di sovvenzione: 782842

DOI

10.3030/782842

Progetto chiuso

Data della firma CE 17 Luglio 2017

Data di avvio 1 Agosto 2017

Data di completamento 30 Novembre 2017

Finanziato da

• SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Smart, Green And Integrated Transport

Costo totale

€ 71 429,00

Contributo UE

€ 50 000,00

Coordinato da

ARCULUS GMBH
Germany

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - AutoPro (An adaptive system for modular automotive production to boost efficiency and reduce manufacturing cost.)

Periodo di rendicontazione: 2017-08-01 al 2017-11-30

Sintesi del contesto e degli obiettivi generali del progetto

Since the early 1900's, production lines have been built to cater to the needs of standardisation. Living in the era of mass customisation, new requirements have appeared, and with them, the need for a new industrial revolution, the need for Modular Production. arculus are addressing this issue by developing software and automated guided vehicles (AGV) to enable a flexible, smart, and independent-modules-based production system. The proposed solution is important as it will facilitate a more cost-effective production helping manufacturers to more easily meet the increasing individualisation of customer needs. The overall objectives of the project are to finalise development of the AGV and software product, demonstrate its usefulness with end users, and communicate the results to relevant stakeholders.

Lavoro eseguito dall’inizio del progetto fino alla fine del periodo coperto dalla relazione e principali risultati finora ottenuti

During the Feasibility Study arculus carried out a complete analysis of the technical and business potential of the innovation. Throughout the duration of the project, arculus expanded its knowledge of industries where its solution would be most accepted, business models, and in particular the European market. A business model and commercialisation plan was developed to facilitate the product having a significant commercial impact once ready for the market. During the Phase 1 Project, arculus continued its exploitation and dissemination activities to raise awareness about the project. arculus attended Hello Tomorrow where the COO participated in a pitch competition and won the 1st prize for Industry 4.0.

Progressi oltre lo stato dell’arte e potenziale impatto previsto (incluso l’impatto socioeconomico e le implicazioni sociali più ampie del progetto fino ad ora)

Identifying the need for more adaptable production, arculus has developed a new ICT integrated solution to streamline automotive production processes. It consists of smart AGVs to transport products and material, and arculus’ control software to optimise workstation operations. The main benefits beyond the state of the art are more streamlined custom-product production, cost-effective material flow management for multi-variant production systems, and increased control and regulation of production. The project addresses important challenges related to future intelligent manufacturing, and will help to reduce the overall cost of production and increase product choice, enhancing the competitiveness of manufacturers which will result in higher value products for consumers.

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