Brecher C., Özdemir D. (Eds.) Integrative Production Technology: Theory and Applications

Springer International Publishing AG, 2017. — 1128 p. — ISBN: 978-3-319-47451-9In this book, the results of the second phase of the Cluster of Excellence “Integrative Production Technology for High-Wage Countries” are summarized, addressing the question how to compete in high-wage countries successfully and sustainably in a changing economic, ecological and social environment. These changes underlie high dynamics that, for instance, result from varying customer needs, growing scarcity of raw materials and from demographic changes.
The integrative and interdisciplinary research approach of the Cluster of Excellence enables controlling and reacting to the related effects on production systems. The integration of production, material, natural and social scientists as well as of business economists allows combining expert knowledge for a holistic view of the interdependencies in complex socio-technical production systems across all production levels and value chain stages.Integrative Production Technology—Theory and Applications
Individualized Production
Direct, Mold-Less Production Systems
Mold-Based Production Systems
Virtual Production Systems
Virtual Production Intelligence (VPI)
Integrated Computational Materials and Production Engineering (ICMPE)
Integrated Technologies
Multi-technology Platforms (MTPs)
Multi-technology Products
Self-optimizing Production Systems
Cognition-Enhanced, Self-optimizing Production Networks
Self-optimizing Production Technologies
Cognition-Enhanced, Self-optimizing Assembly Systems
Cross-Sectional Processes
Scientific Cooperation Engineering
Towards a Technology-Oriented Theory of Production
Technology Platforms