The Impact of Design Led Thinking within Advanced Manufacturing Sector

This report delves into the impact of design-led thinking within the advanced manufacturing sector, focusing on cell manufacturing as a key concept. It explores how cell manufacturing, which relies on group technology, can enhance production efficiency and adaptability, particularly in batch production environments. The report highlights the challenges in implementing cell manufacturing, such as complex design processes involving numerous variables and the limitations of traditional methods. It proposes an integrated strategy for cell manufacturing framework design that addresses routing issues and simultaneous inter and intracellular layout design. The report also reviews the literature on the evolution of manufacturing, the significance of group technology, and the advantages of design-led thinking. A case study is presented to demonstrate the practical application of the design-led thinking approach, emphasizing workflow and setup efficiencies. The report concludes by stressing the need for innovative manufacturing systems to meet the demands of a competitive global market.