Creación e implementación de un gemelo digital para la estación de paletizado en la celda de manufactura flexible HAS-200

Abstract

The manufacturing industry is constantly evolving and striving to optimize its processes and increase efficiency. In this context, digital twins become an effective tool for simulating and analyzing complex systems. This project develops and deploys a digital replica of the palletizing station in the HAS-200 cell, with the aim of improving its operation and performance. The current palletizing station presents a series of challenges that limit its effectiveness, such as the lack of a digital model to simulate its work in different scenarios, the difficulty in identifying and analyzing bottlenecks in the palletizing process, and the lack of a better work strategy. To address these challenges, the project used several references, including research on digital twins in the manufacturing industry, 3D modeling of palletizing stations, and simulation of palletizing systems. The main objectives of the project were achieved with the development of the digital twin of the HAS-200 palletizing station. This allowed virtual simulations to be carried out, analyzing its behavior, in order to propose an improved operational strategy, while the development process was documented. The project methodology was based on the action-research approach, where scientific research is combined with empirical activities to solve specific problems. This was carried out through: data collection, 3D modeling, virtual simulation, results analysis, proposal of a possible operational strategy, and documentation. Throughout the project, the following results were obtained: a functional digital twin of the HAS-200 palletizing station, a better understanding of the station's behavior and the identification of bottlenecks, to thus arrive at a possible improved operational strategy, and a final report detailing the methodology used, along with the results obtained and the lessons learned during the project. The development of this digital twin improves the efficiency and performance of the palletizing station, reduces potential costs, increases productivity, and improves resource utilization. Additionally, the project will contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the area of digital twins, for probable future research and its application in the manufacturing industry.