Knowledge-based design for assembly in agile manufacturing by using Data Mining methods

Abstract Decision making in early production planning phases is typically based on a rough estimation due to lack of a comprehensive, reliable knowledge base. Virtual planning has been prevailed as a method used to evaluate risks and costs before the concrete realization of production processes. The process of product assembly, which yields a high share in total production costs, gets its particular importance. This paper introduces a new approach and its initial implementation for knowledge-based design for assembly in agile manufacturing by using data mining (DM) methods in the field of series production with high variance. The approach adopts the usage of bulk data with old, successful designs in order to extrapolate its scope for assembly processes. Especially linked product and process data allow the innovative usage of DM methods in order to facilitate the front loading in the product development. The concept presents an affordable assistance potential for development of new products variants along the product emergence process (PEP). With this approach an early cost estimation of assembly processes in series production can be conducted using advanced DM methods as shown in an industrial use case. Furthermore, design and planning processes can be supported effectively.

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