PnP module: multi-material components manufacturing by Automated Tape Laying process

Introduction The Automated Tape Laying (ATL) process is an automated technique used for composites manufacturing based on fiber placement processes. This module is part of AIMEN Technology Centre Open Pilot Line focusing on manufacturing of multi-material components. This module is composed by a movement system (robot) and heating system (ATL head), which can be composed by IR system or laser source. Asset Administration Shell The Asset Administration Shell (AAS) modelling follows the Product, Process and Resources (PPR) model. The relation between the assets allows the traceability of the Product by demonstrating a Digital Thread based on AAS and how the active AAS modelling allows the Plug and Produce capabilities in a modular production scheme. In this repository some examples of AAS modeling (.aasx files) for a subset of assets in the shop floor (Resources), Product and Process can be found, as well as the architecture of the whole module. Architecture The information gathered by the central unit/industrial PC (Operational Technology) will be available in DIMOFAC platform (Information Technology) as well as the Product information related to the design and/or simulation (Engineering Technology). In the central unit the software in charge of taking the decision and allowing Plung and Produce capabilities is named “Orchestrator”, and in the product side, the software in charge of register all the information related with a specific software “Digital Thread”. AAS Demonstration A demonstration video is available: PnP module: multi-material components manufacturing by Automated Tape Laying process - YouTube