A Simulation Tool forEvolvableAssembly System

Productinnovation and worldwidemarket competition arepushing research tofacewithnewproduction paradigms. Oneofthemostinteresting istheapproach suggested bytheEvolvable SystemConcept. Thisapproach isfocused on modularization, standardization, fastconfiguration and programming ofthesystems. An important distinction between pastFlexible Systemand Evolvable Systemisintailoring functionality andcharacteristics ontotheexactproductand process requirements, buttobe considered evolvable sucha systemshould beself-reacting andself-adapting toallsignificant changes. A veryimportant roleisplayedbythedesign and configuration tools thatsupport development anddefinition ofan Evolvable System.To assessperformances and correctness immediately after thedesign phasethesimulation tools area fundamental keyto verify therespect and satisfaction of requirements. Inthisworkwe trytotraceanoverview ofthe simulation toolroleandanexample helps topresent approach andpotentiality.