Systematization approach for the adaptation of manufacturing machines
Existing production systems need to become more flexible and reconfigurable in order for manufacturing companies to stay competitive in nowadays highly dynamic markets. To achieve this goal, existing machines have to undergo various kinds of adaptation processes. As currently there is no standardized procedure, adaptations are mostly individually performed which results in a time-consuming and error-prone process. A systematization of the adaptation process could guide engineers through this complex task and may reduce errors and execution time. Thus, this paper is aimed at proposing a systematization approach for the adaptation of manufacturing machines. The application of the approach is illustrated by an adaptation scenario of a testing machine.