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The potential of modular micro-assembly systems can often not be fully exploited by small companies, as commercial availability of process modules is limited and the development and maintenance of a pool of process modules is too elaborate. To overcome this problem, an open process module interface specification is proposed, which allows integration of process modules into different systems (cross-platform integration). Based on the specification, a process module construction kit is presented, which shall reduce the development effort of process modules. Both concepts are a prerequisite for an independent platform for modular process equipment. A net present value analysis and a SWOT-analysis are performed to evaluate the concept system against special purpose machinery. The results show that a modular system reduces investment risks whilst improving the ability to follow the market dynamics.
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Adamietz, R., Iseringhausen, T., Gerstenberg, S., Verl, A. (2014). A First Step towards Cross-Platform Integration in Modular Micro-assembly Systems – Concept for a Process Module Construction Kit. In: Zaeh, M. (eds) Enabling Manufacturing Competitiveness and Economic Sustainability. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-02054-9_7
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