Current trends in manufacturing, which are based on customisation and gradually customised production, becoming the main initiator for development of new manufacturing approaches. New approaches counted as application behavioural management patterns that calculate retained competencies decision-making by individual members system agent; production becomes decentralised. The interaction such a creates emergent behaviour, where result cannot be accurately determined ordinary methods simulation...

This paper presents research done at the University of Žilina, in cooperation with CEIT (Central European Institute Technology). The topic focus this article is Smart Connected Logistic System, which utilizes all most advanced principles such as Mobile Robotic Systems (MRS), Automated Platforms, Multi-Agent Cloud based control and various IoT concepts. clarifies term Product, exhibited context Logistics.

(1) At present, it is important to bring the latest technologies from industrial practice into teaching process of educational institutions, including universities. The presented case study addresses application games in virtual reality a university environment. (2) took place at Department Industrial Engineering University Žilina and consisted two phases. In first phase, students’ satisfaction with current methods was examined. second phase focused on an game reality, which introduced...

This paper deals with a design and shape optimization of tool that combines punching tarpaulin the grommet pressing in one operation.The 0.5 mm thick diameter 10 is made DX51D+Z275MAC steel.The designed its main dimensions are verified by using numerical simulation an ANSYS Workbench software subsequently also practical experiment, i.e. verification debugging functionality cooperation H + D kovo company.

Designing a workplace may be challenging task. It is important to make sure that the new will prevent unnecessary resource waste, but also create safe working environment for employees. Therefore, creating virtual copy of before its real-life implementation help eliminate design shortcomings. This article presents methodology using game engine – Unity 3D. The describes basic principles and methods used creation workplace, from initial analysis utilization. user then can use VR head-mounted...

In the last decade, simulation software as a tool for managing and controlling business processes has received lot of attention. Many new features allow businesses to achieve better quality results using optimisation, such genetic algorithms. This article describes use modelling in shipment sorting that are optimised by algorithm’s involvement. The designed algorithm model focuses on optimising duration processing times numbers workers. commercially available Tecnomatix Plant Simulation,...

This paper deals with selected areas of concept Zilina Intelligent Manufacturing System (ZIMS), which is developed by the Faculty Mechanical Engineering in collaboration CEIT and other faculties University Zilina. Main research realized framework ZIMS cover basic processes entire product lifecycle from beginning to end (PLM - Product Lifecycle Management). In this two these will be described manufacturing system design using progressive digital technologies utilization automation robotics...

The use of modern information and communication technologies plays a key role in the current global competitive environment long-term manufacturing company sustainability. Based on requirements Slovak industrial companies (both domestic foreign companies), there is need to implement these into university teaching process. Therefore, this article describes virtual augmented reality applications process Digital Factory module at Industrial Engineering Department University Zilina. main aim...

Sustainable manufacturing is not just about manufacturing, but also products and services. In the area of custom production processes, there may be circumstances organizational management where compliance with labor productivity due-date principle problematic. Similar different operating times cause throughput assembly lines to slow down, increase number works in progress (WIP), waste. It possible reduce this impact through various productivity-enhancing methods innovations. This paper...

The article deals with the design of virtual reality (VR) interactive training as a teaching method and its effect on knowledge transfer retention students. first part presents methodology VR design. second utilizes created for case study to evaluate process examine potential sustainable method. took place at Department Industrial Engineering, Faculty Mechanical University Žilina. Volunteers were divided into two groups. group used method, while conventional Both groups then underwent tests....

Maximizing knowledge transfer is one of the main factors modern education. It important to raise probability that students can successfully apply acquired into practice. This article deals with virtual reality (VR) as an alternative method provide a more immersive approach semester assignments and their completion. In addition information on paper, they are provided environment interactively visualizes problems. To test this approach, case study took place at Department Industrial...

The increase in computer computing power and the development of simulation software make it possible to realise very accurate predictions impact decisions on systems. cost investments streamlining logistics manufacturing systems is usually high. Therefore, verifying whether implemented improvement will have a real intended system necessary. use helps reduce risk uncertainty such projects. article describes performed Tecnomatix Plant Simulation 15.2 their its described methodology for study...

Flexible custom manufacturing is becoming increasingly important, and, in the near future, it will serve as a key method to counter growing competition and meet market demands across most industrial sectors. This situation necessitates substantial reorganization of companies’ material information flows, traditional planning approaches focused on serial production longer time horizons are gradually losing their effectiveness. An integrated digital twin system that unifies logistics emerging...

Although the issues of design, organization, and management industrial systems have been known in literature for many years, beginning 21st century, as a consequence market changes unprecedented technological development, initiated change paradigms organization need to use innovative tools improving optimizing production processes [...]

Received: 17 August 2012 Abstract Accepted: 2 September This paper describes a methodology for inventory analysis and reduction, which was developed at the Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty Mechanical University Zilina. The optimal procedure application basic analytical methods tools in practice. results are algorithm linked to subsequent actions realized improve management system minimize level company. Described is result examination verification practical conditions production...

This article deals with optimizing of transport distances in orders picking processes. Article shows solution how to optimize warehouse using dynamic simulation. In basic steps order planning process are described minimize traveled by truck or human. The basis this is execution computer simulation and experiments for faster finding correct solution, which causes company cost reduction.

Virtual reality is a technology with many possible uses and ways to improve various processes, including the presentation of results. This paper deals utilization virtual as tool for assignment presentation. During classes manufacturing assembly systems design, conventional form was replaced immersive reality, where students would present their work while wearing headset walking around 3D model design. The main goal test whether this approach had positive impact on students’ motivation...

Continuous cost reduction is a subject of interest for almost every production company. The reflects the competitiveness and sustainability business. Many company costs are linked to effectiveness production. One such work-in-progress (WIP) inventory cost. present article deals with design system calculating optimal WIP stored in manufacturing buffer, which, long term, provides lowest costs. main goal new that allows calculation capacity interoperation buffers thus inventory, which...

The main topic of the submitted paper is intelligent logistics and its integration into production systems. In beginning, problem that lies in inadequate knowledge internal state has been defined. new society-wide trends will originate a few years are also outlined. Those affect factories their systems on large scale. Therefore, it necessary to have strategy takes these consideration. this manuscript, described for systems, as well technologies different types production-logistic strategies....

This paper focuses on the sustainability of material flow and intralogistics in factories, two primary keys to productivity. In past ten years, there has been significant interest increase The aim this article is investigate consequences combining factories into one, followed by design new flows from a long-term perspective with respect sustainability. Therefore, outlines variants solutions factories. Our methods approaches were chosen because they represent one most rapid ways rationalise...

The long-term sustainability of the enterprise requires constant attention to continuous improvement business processes and systems so that is still competitive in a dynamic turbulent market environment. Improvement must lead ability increase production performance, quality provided services on constantly increasing level productivity decreasing cost. One most important potentials for competitiveness an restructuring logistics continuously optimize material flows terms changing requirements...

The article deals with the design of an innovative system for scheduling piece and small series discrete production using a combination parametric simulation models selected optimization methods. An solving problems is created based on data from real at workshop level. methodology methods sequential problem due to its versatility, which includes several systems fact that in practice, modifications are encountered. Proposals individual modules proposed communication channels have been...

The current development of logistics says that only the fastest, cheapest, and most efficient in terms productivity wins. role designer system is already design phase to incorporate flexibility into its properties as well ability react quickly constantly changing conditions. With advent digital technologies factory tools, it possible a environment or create an exact virtual copy existing system. Through parametric models modern planning ensure almost immediate response any change. article...