TF4SM: A Framework for Developing Traceability Solutions in Small Manufacturing Companies

Sensors

Borja Bordel Sánchez²  Ramón Alcarria¹  Diego Martín²  Tomás Robles² 

[1] Departamento de Ingeniería Topográfica y Cartografía, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, UPM Campus Sur, Km 7.5 de la Autovía de Valencia, Madrid 28031, Spain; E-Mail:;Departamento de Ingeniería de Sistemas Telemáticos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Avenida Complutense n°30, Madrid 28040, Spain; E-Mails:

关键词: traceability;    real-time manufacturing;    manufacturing execution system;    cybernetic devices;    cybernetic glove;    cybernetic table;    prosumer;    RFID;    Bluetooth;   

DOI  :  10.3390/s151129478

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

Nowadays, manufacturing processes have become highly complex. Besides, more and more, governmental institutions require companies to implement systems to trace a product’s life (especially for foods, clinical materials or similar items). In this paper, we propose a new framework, based on cyber-physical systems, for developing traceability systems in small manufacturing companies (which because of their size cannot implement other commercial products). We propose a general theoretical framework, study the requirements of these companies in relation to traceability systems, propose a reference architecture based on both previous elements and build the first minimum functional prototype, to compare our solution to a traditional tag-based traceability system. Results show that our system reduces the number of inefficiencies and reaction time.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
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