IDEC's robot‐based cellular production system: a challenge to automate high‐mix low‐volume production

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a report of the world first robotized cellular production system developed by IDEC Corporation.

Design/methodology/approach

The work is based on an interview with the development team of IDEC Corporation.

Findings

The paper finds that the IDEC system is a success that paved a way to the future automated cellular production system that enables high‐mix, low‐volume production.

Practical implications

The paper provides an up‐to‐date insight into how to automate high‐mix low‐volume production.

Originality/value

The paper elaborates how a robotized cellular production system is realized.

Citation

Kusuda, Y. (2010), "IDEC's robot‐based cellular production system: a challenge to automate high‐mix low‐volume production", Assembly Automation, Vol. 30 No. 4, pp. 306-312. https://doi.org/10.1108/01445151011075753