On-line synchronization of shop floor documentation using RFID technology

Abstract

The goal of this article is to outline the conceptual model of RFID technology integration with manufacturing information and control systems. Presented ideas are motivated to achieve seamless connection between automatic identification of parts on the shop floor level and CAD/CAM/MES and ERP system. The mentioned connection could be accomplished by use of RFID technology to transfer data from shop floor level into MES environment. Modern CAD/CAM systems such as NX provide wide possibilities for generating electronic reports, such as operation lists, setup instruction, tool report, according to own customization. Therefore, the process of shop floor documentation creation in html format is described in this paper as well. © 2010 Springer-Verlag.