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2008
Conference Paper
Titel
Cognitive tolerance matching
Abstract
Today, value chains are considered fractionally and on the basis of simplified model assumptions. Interactions between processes, materials, means of production and in this environment acting individuals as well as the effect of changes on the product usually are not known exhaustively. In order to meet with these deficits, self optimizing production systems are used. They provide systems, that emulate the human ability of reaching a decision with technical architectures. The goal of these approaches is to steadily analyze and evaluate the actual status in technological as well as in organisational areas and conduct a system adaptation to alternating objectives. The central elements for the integration of cognitive mechanisms in a production process are a steady information flow through the whole process and an enduring optimization in the context of the continuous improvement process. The integration of a cognitive system into the whole process chain is described. The cognitive system is a central element within the process chain. From every process step, information is gathered and processed. Solutions are elaborated and modifications are executed. Thereby the functionality of a part is the main goal of the modifications and optimizations. The production system is supported through the cognitive system.