Implementation of RFID in a low volume high flexibility assembly plant : item-level tagging

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Author(s)
Koniski, Cyril (Cyril A.)
Advisor(s)
David E. Hardt.
Alternative Title
Implementation of Radio-Frequency Identification in a low volume high flexibility assembly plant : item-level tagging
Date Issued
2010
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Abstract
The implementation of an RFID checkpoint system in a low volume high flexibility assembly plant, aimed at tracking the flow of parts within the facility, was studied. A pilot revealed the suitability of the technology to the manufacturing environment considered. Results compared the performance of different 'arch' configurations, and a single-reader, 4-antenna layout was found to yield over 99% read percentage in all cases. The experiments also revealed the difficulty of placing RFID tags on metal surfaces and the importance of part container motion within the arch. A set of tagging and checking procedures was proposed in consequence, along with process modification recommendations aimed at smoothing RFID implementation and maximizing the technology's beneficial impact.
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Thesis (M. Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2010.
Cataloged from PDF version of thesis.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 79-81).
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Mechanical Engineering.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering
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