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De Vin, L. J. (2012). Credibility of Simulation Results – A Philosophical Perspective on Virtual Manufacturing. In: Rudolf Scheidl; Bernhard Jakoby (Ed.), The 13th Mechatronics Forum International Conference Proceedings: Vol. 3/3. Paper presented at 13th Mechatronics Forum International Conference, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Monday, September 17, 2012 to Wednesday, September 19, 2012 (pp. 784-791). Linz: TRAUNER Verlag
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Credibility of Simulation Results – A Philosophical Perspective on Virtual Manufacturing
2012 (English)In: The 13th Mechatronics Forum International Conference Proceedings: Vol. 3/3 / [ed] Rudolf Scheidl; Bernhard Jakoby, Linz: TRAUNER Verlag, 2012, p. 784-791Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

This paper describes the factors that play a role in credibility of simulation results. It focuses on virtual manufacturing and in particular resource simulation as an example. However, a simulation model can be used in a number of different ways. Verification and validation of models is amongst other factors important for credibility. In this area, much work has been carried out in defense research. There are also some striking similarities between virtual manufacturing and information fusion, in particular in the field of human competence development related to credibility of simulations.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Linz: TRAUNER Verlag, 2012
Series
Advances in Mechatronics
National Category
Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering
Research subject
Technology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:his:diva-6581 (URN)978-3-99033-046-3 (ISBN)
Conference
13th Mechatronics Forum International Conference, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Monday, September 17, 2012 to Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Available from: 2012-10-30 Created: 2012-10-30 Last updated: 2023-04-21Bibliographically approved
De Vin, L. J. (2011). Virtual Manufacturing Theory and Practice. In: Anthony B. Savarese (Ed.), Manufacturing Engineering: (pp. 1-36). Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
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2011 (English)In: Manufacturing Engineering / [ed] Anthony B. Savarese, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2011, p. 1-36Chapter in book (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

This chapter gives a general description of simulation and its associated system of interest. In the context of virtual manufacturing, three domains can be distinguished; product domain, process domain and resource domain. Examples of simulation in these three domains are given, as well as some examples of simulation across these domains. Typical steps/phases in a simulation project are described, as well as common pitfalls. In industrial simulation projects, usually a number of stakeholders are involved with different maturity/experience in the field of simulation. It is described how such industrial simulation projects can be supported by a handbook, developed in close collaboration with a group of companies. As one example of advanced applications, simulation-based remote monitoring and diagnostics is described. The other example of advanced applications given in the paper is that of simulation-based optimisation. Many simulation tools and projects aim at providing decision support to a human decision maker. High level information fusion, a development originating from defence research, also aims at providing decisions support. A comparison between virtual manufacturing and information fusion reveals that a popular reference model for information fusion called JDL-model is very apt to serve as a reference model for virtual manufacturing.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2011
Series
Engineering Tools, Techniques and Tables
National Category
Engineering and Technology
Research subject
Technology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:his:diva-5844 (URN)2-s2.0-84892823458 (Scopus ID)978-1-61209-987-3 (ISBN)
Available from: 2012-05-08 Created: 2012-05-07 Last updated: 2020-07-03Bibliographically approved
De Vin, L. J., Holm, M. & Ng, A. H. .. (2010). The Information Fusion JDL-U model as a reference model for Virtual Manufacturing. Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 26(6), 629-638
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2010 (English)In: Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, ISSN 0736-5845, E-ISSN 1879-2537, Vol. 26, no 6, p. 629-638Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

This paper presents a description of Modelling and Simulation as used in the Virtual Systems Research Centre at the University of Skövde. It also gives a summarized account of issues discussed in previous work such as phases in a simulation project, Verification, Validation and Accreditation, and the use of simulation as a tool to reduce uncertainty. The role of the human in various phases/activities in simulation projects is highlighted. Examples of both traditional and advanced applications of Virtual Manufacturing are given. Examples of the latter are simulation-based monitoring and diagnostics, and simulation-based optimization. Two models for Information Fusion, the OODA loop and JDL-U model, are discussed, the latter being an extension of the JDL model that describes various levels of information fusion (JDL=“joint directors of laboratories”). Subsequently, the activities and phases in a Modelling and Simulation project are placed in the context of the JDL-U model. This comparison shows that there are very strong similarities between the six (0–5) levels in the JDL-U model and activities/phases in Modelling and Simulation projects. These similarities lead to the conclusion that the JDL-U model with its associated science base can serve as a novel reference model for Modelling and Simulation. In particular, the associated science base on the “user refinement” level could benefit the Virtual Manufacturing community.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier, 2010
Keywords
Virtual Manufacturing, Information Fusion, JDL-U model
National Category
Engineering and Technology
Research subject
Technology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:his:diva-4590 (URN)10.1016/j.rcim.2010.07.002 (DOI)000284663300014 ()2-s2.0-78049297412 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2011-01-19 Created: 2011-01-19 Last updated: 2017-12-11Bibliographically approved
De Vin, L. (2010). Virtual Manufacturing Practice and Advanced Applications. In: M. Akkök et al. (Ed.), Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Machine Design and Production: . Paper presented at 14th International Conference on Machine Design and Production, June 29-July 2, 2010, Güzelyurt, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (pp. 19-38). Middle East Technical University
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Virtual Manufacturing Practice and Advanced Applications
2010 (English)In: Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Machine Design and Production / [ed] M. Akkök et al., Middle East Technical University , 2010, p. 19-38Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

This keynote gives a general description of simulation and its associated system of interest. In the context of virtual manufacturing, three domains can be distinguished; product domain, process  domain  and  resource  domain.  Examples  of  simulation  in  these there  domains  are given, as well as some examples of simulation across these domains. Typical steps/phases in  a  simulation  project  are  described,  as  well  as  common  pitfalls.  In  industrial  simulation projects, usually a number of stakeholders are involved with different maturity/experience in the  field  of  simulation.  It  is  described  how  such  industrial  simulation  projects  can  be supported by a handbook, developed in close collaboration with a group of companies. As one example of advanced applications, simulation-based remote monitoring and diagnostics is  described.  The  other  example  of  advanced  applications  given  in  the  paper  is  that  of simulation-based optimisation. 

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Middle East Technical University, 2010
Keywords
Virtual Manufacturing
National Category
Engineering and Technology
Research subject
Technology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:his:diva-4531 (URN)978-975-429-282-4 (ISBN)
Conference
14th International Conference on Machine Design and Production, June 29-July 2, 2010, Güzelyurt, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Available from: 2011-01-04 Created: 2011-01-04 Last updated: 2019-12-23Bibliographically approved
De Vin, L. J., Ng, A. H. C., Thorvald, P., Sullivan, W. G. & Ahmad, M. M. (Eds.). (2009). 18th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing: FAIM 2008. Paper presented at 18th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing (FAIM 2008), University of Skövde, Sweden from June 30th until July 2nd. Amsterdam: Elsevier
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2009 (English)Conference proceedings (editor) (Other academic)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2009
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:his:diva-7178 (URN)978-91-633-2757-5 (ISBN)91-633-2757-0 (ISBN)
Conference
18th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing (FAIM 2008), University of Skövde, Sweden from June 30th until July 2nd
Note

Issued as: Robotics and computer-integrated manufacturing, v. 25, issue 6 (Dec. 2009).

Available from: 2013-02-08 Created: 2013-02-08 Last updated: 2017-11-27Bibliographically approved
De Vin, L., Solding, P. & Ng, A. (2009). Approaches to Energy Efficiency Assessment and Management: A State of the Art Study. In: Garret E O'Donnell; Kevin Kelly; Irish Manufacturing Committee. (Ed.), Proceedings of the 26th International Manufacturing Conference: . Paper presented at IMC26 : Energy efficient & low carbon manufacturing : proceedings of the 26th International Manufacturing Conference, 2nd-4th September 2009 (pp. 9-16). Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Trinity College Dublin
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Approaches to Energy Efficiency Assessment and Management: A State of the Art Study
2009 (English)In: Proceedings of the 26th International Manufacturing Conference / [ed] Garret E O'Donnell; Kevin Kelly; Irish Manufacturing Committee., Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Trinity College Dublin , 2009, p. 9-16Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

Electricity prices have gone up significantly during the last decade, and in some countries, the electricity price is very volatile. There exist a number of policies and regulations to control the electricity market and to stimulate energy efficiency, but these are often not very transparent. Furthermore, indicators for energy efficiency can be misleading or difficult to measure. Although there are a number of approaches to modelling and simulation of energy consumption and energy optimisation, these approaches have some drawbacks such as prohibitive computing times, difficulties to address dynamic situations, and the lack of a holistic view on the manufacturing system. Other problems include the limited availability of data at the appropriate level of aggregation; sometimes the level is too low, in other cases too high. However, recently promising attempts have been made to use Discrete Event Simulation for energy modelling and production planning. It is believed that this, in combination with other ICT tools such as multi-objective optimisation, offers a promising way forward beyond current state of the art.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, 2009
Keywords
Energy management, Simulation, Optimisation
National Category
Engineering and Technology
Research subject
Technology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:his:diva-3426 (URN)978-0-9562303-8-6 (ISBN)
Conference
IMC26 : Energy efficient & low carbon manufacturing : proceedings of the 26th International Manufacturing Conference, 2nd-4th September 2009
Available from: 2009-10-14 Created: 2009-10-14 Last updated: 2017-11-27Bibliographically approved
De Vin, L. J. & Ng, A. H. C. (Eds.). (2009). International Journal of Sustainable Engineering: Selected Papers from FAIM 2008, the 18th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing. Taylor & Francis
Open this publication in new window or tab >>International Journal of Sustainable Engineering: Selected Papers from FAIM 2008, the 18th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing
2009 (English)Collection (editor) (Other academic)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Taylor & Francis, 2009
Series
International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, ISSN 1939-7046 ; 2(2)
National Category
Engineering and Technology
Research subject
Technology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:his:diva-3876 (URN)
Available from: 2010-04-13 Created: 2010-04-13 Last updated: 2020-03-04Bibliographically approved
Johansson, D. & de Vin, L. J. (2009). Omnidirectional Robotic Telepresence through Augmented Virtuality for Increased Situation Awareness in Hazardous Environments. In: Proceedings 2009 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics October 11-14, 2009 San Antonio, Texas, USA: . Paper presented at 2009 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics (SMC 2009) October 11-14, 2009 San Antonio, Texas, USA (pp. 6-11). IEEE
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2009 (English)In: Proceedings 2009 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics October 11-14, 2009 San Antonio, Texas, USA, IEEE, 2009, p. 6-11Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

This paper proposes a novel low-cost robotic telepresence approach to situation awareness, initially aimed for hazardous environments. The robot supports omnidirectional movement, wide field of vision, haptic feedback and binaural sound. It is controlled through an augmented virtuality environment with an intuitive position displacement scheme that supports physical mobility. The operator thereby can conduct work away from danger whilst retaining situation awareness of the real environment.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
IEEE, 2009
Series
IEEE International Conference on Systems Man and Cybernetics Conference Proceedings, ISSN 1062-922X
Keywords
telepresence, augmented virtuality, omnidirectional movement, haptic feedback, binaural
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:his:diva-7130 (URN)10.1109/ICSMC.2009.5346397 (DOI)000279574600002 ()2-s2.0-74849113258 (Scopus ID)978-1-4244-2793-2 (ISBN)978-1-4244-2794-9 (ISBN)
Conference
2009 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics (SMC 2009) October 11-14, 2009 San Antonio, Texas, USA
Note

The authors gratefully acknowledge the advice of Professor Sillitoe, Department of Engineering and Technology, University of Wolverhampton, U.K., in the preparation of this paper.

Available from: 2013-02-06 Created: 2013-02-06 Last updated: 2020-12-01Bibliographically approved
De Vin, L. (2009). On the Suitability of the Information Fusion JDL-U Model as a Reference Model for Virtual Product and Production Development. In: Farhad Nabhani (Ed.), Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing: FAIM 2009. Paper presented at 19th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing 2009 (FAIM 2009),6-8 July 2009, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom (pp. 1317-1324). Teesside University
Open this publication in new window or tab >>On the Suitability of the Information Fusion JDL-U Model as a Reference Model for Virtual Product and Production Development
2009 (English)In: Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing: FAIM 2009 / [ed] Farhad Nabhani, Teesside University , 2009, p. 1317-1324Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

This paper presents a description of Modelling & Simulation as used in the Virtual Systems Research Centre and issues discussed in previous FAIM and other papers, such as phases in a simulation project, Verification, Validation & Accreditation, and the use of simulation as a tool to reduce uncertainty. The role of the human in various phases/activities in simulation projects is highlighted. Two models for Information Fusion, the JDL and JDL-U model, are discussed. Subsequently, the activities and phases in a Modelling & Simulation project are placed in the context of the JDL-U model. This comparison shows that there are very strong similarities between the six (0-5) levels in the JDL-U model and activities/phases in Modelling & Simulation projects. These similarities lead to the conclusion that the JDL-U model with its associated science base can serve as a novel reference model for Modelling & Simulation.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Teesside University, 2009
National Category
Engineering and Technology
Research subject
Technology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:his:diva-3425 (URN)978-0-9562303-3-1 (ISBN)
Conference
19th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing 2009 (FAIM 2009),6-8 July 2009, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Available from: 2009-10-14 Created: 2009-10-14 Last updated: 2017-11-27Bibliographically approved
Holm, M., Doverborn, J., Ng, A. & De Vin, L. (2009). Optimisation of Operation Sequences in Flexible Manufacturing Cells using Virtual Manufacturing Tools. In: Farhad Nabhani (Ed.), Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing: . Paper presented at Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing : FAIM 2009, July 6th - July 8th, 2009, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK (pp. 1348-1355). Teesside University
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Optimisation of Operation Sequences in Flexible Manufacturing Cells using Virtual Manufacturing Tools
2009 (English)In: Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing / [ed] Farhad Nabhani, Teesside University , 2009, p. 1348-1355Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

Manufacturing organisations are continuously forced to improve the way of working to maintain their competitiveness on the global market. To optimize a production facility requires not only an optimal design of the whole line but also its internal operations sequencing and scheduling during the operational phase. The use of Virtual Manufacturing tools such as Discrete Event Simulation and Computer Aided Robotics has been proven to be highly effective both for production system design and for operational analysis and improvement. This paper proposes a new optimisation method, named SIMBOSeer, which synergistically combines the areas of optimisation, flexibility and virtual manufacturing that integrates robot simulation with simulation-based optimisation. Evaluation of SIMBOSeer, as applied to an existing manufacturing cell at a powertrain manufacturing company in Sweden, has shown that it can be used as an iterative process of analysis and optimisation. The results, when using realistic what-if scenarios, clearly point out that SIMBOSeer can facilitate the optimisation of operation sequences and decrease the total cycle time of the manufacturing cell. This is due to the fact that many non-value adding functions, such as unnecessary tool changes, which have a great negative impact on the effectiveness of the flexible manufacturing cell, can be avoided. Whilst the use of SIMBOSeer has obvious advantages under normal operating conditions of the cell, its use become even more beneficial when disturbance like tool failures occur or when product variants are introduced to the cell.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Teesside University, 2009
National Category
Engineering and Technology
Research subject
Technology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:his:diva-3423 (URN)978-0-9562303-3-1 (ISBN)
Conference
Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing : FAIM 2009, July 6th - July 8th, 2009, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK
Available from: 2009-10-14 Created: 2009-10-14 Last updated: 2017-11-27Bibliographically approved
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