Methodology for knowledge enriched requirements specification for assembly system reconfiguration

Abstract

Purpose

To present a methodology for requirements specification for assembly system reconfiguration.

Design/methodology/approach

Industrial needs were analysed through a series of interviews with personnel involved in the design and sales process. This was then compared to reported research in literature and a new method has been derived and demonstrated.

Findings

An improved methodology for requirements specification leading to more efficient design and deployment of reconfigurable assembly systems.

Originality/value

Provides a structured mechanism for performing requirements specification tasks that are currently done on an ad hoc basis.

Citation

Hirani, H., Ratchev, S., Lohse, N. and Valtchanov, G. (2006), "Methodology for knowledge enriched requirements specification for assembly system reconfiguration", Assembly Automation, Vol. 26 No. 4, pp. 307-314. https://doi.org/10.1108/01445150610705227