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Intelligent flexible assembly system for labor-intensive factory using the configurable virtual workstation concept

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Joining the digital transformation movement is no longer optional for manufacturing industries. Big corporations are transforming their automated manufacturing systems to improve their planning and operations. However, depending on their product type, a significant portion of the production sectors is labor-intensive or traditional, implying inadequate monitoring and control systems. Thus, they need more technology investment to be ready to join the digital transformation. This study intends to transform such systems by developing an intelligent monitoring and control system framework. We proposed an intelligent assembly system framework based on configurable virtual workstation technology. The solution was tested and implemented in a rolling stock factory. The implementation returns a promising development, enabling us to provide the directions for similar labor-intensive industries to step into the digital transformation era.

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This research is supported by Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan Indonesia (Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education) under award number PRJ-64/LPDP/2020.

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Raharno, S., Yosephine, V.S. Intelligent flexible assembly system for labor-intensive factory using the configurable virtual workstation concept. Int J Interact Des Manuf 18, 465–478 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12008-023-01567-3

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