Realistic virtual models for factory layout planning
Paper in proceeding, 2017

Factory layout planning is essential for manufacturing companies when designing or redesigning production systems. The layout planning usually involves 2D CAD applications, sometimes based on faulty data. Difficulties in communicating and discussing layout alternatives using such applications can lead to critical errors. This paper aims to investigate and evaluate the usefulness of realistic 3D layout models in the layout planning process, addressed by an industrial study of how existing methods for visualization can be applied. This paper shows that utilizing a realistic and accurate layout model allows for fruitful discussions while several potential mistakes can be avoided. It also shows benefits in evaluating a layout and the model’s accuracy in immersive virtual reality where a better perspective of the layout can be acquired. Having such evaluated layout models will enable more accurate simulation models, based on real physical requirements.

Author

Daniel Nåfors

Chalmers, Product and Production Development, Production Systems

Erik Lindskog

Chalmers, Product and Production Development, Production Systems

Jonatan Berglund

Chalmers, Product and Production Development, Production Systems

Liang Gong

Chalmers, Product and Production Development, Production Systems

Björn Johansson

Chalmers, Product and Production Development, Production Systems

Johan Vallhagen

GKN Aerospace Sweden

Proceedings - Winter Simulation Conference

08917736 (ISSN)

3976-3987

3D-Silver

VINNOVA (2015-01451), 2015-07-01 -- 2017-06-30.

Subject Categories

Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics

Areas of Advance

Production

DOI

10.1109/WSC.2017.8248107

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3/21/2023