Management of tools in digital manufacturing - A case study

Abstract

Rapid changes in the market, with additional requirements for personalization of products,
create new needs for great flexibility in manufacturing management, but on a new basis. The answer to
all these challenges is the Industry 4.0 model. Digital manufacturing is the basis for Industry 4.0, and it
has the following dimensions: (i) is based on the application of advanced digitally oriented
technologies, (ii) smart products are increasingly being developed and marketed, the characteristics of
which meet unexpected customer requirements, and (iii) smart supply chain (procurement of raw
materials and delivery of finished products). In this concept, there is a two-way exchange of
information in collaborative manufacturing, and their exchange through digital platforms for smart
manufacturing. Tool management in this model is part of this platform and this concept, and is
extremely important for manufacturing organizations. Therefore, this paper presents a developed
model of a digital factory with a detailed presentation of the model for management tools in workshop,
as part of the ERP and MES modules.