Autonomous production unit: an architecture for blockchain-based shared manufacturing

Nejc Rožman (Avtor), Marko Corn (Avtor), Dominik Kozjek (Avtor), Rok Vrabič (Avtor), Primož Podržaj (Avtor)

Povzetek

Driven by technological advancements and the increasing need for efficiency and customization, the manufacturing industry is shifting towards Shared Manufacturing. This strategy enhances global production flexibility and resource utilization by enabling diverse entities to collaboratively engage in distributed manufacturing activities. Expanded resource sharing across industries and society, along with the redefinition of manufacturing resources as marketable services, creates a complex, interconnected production network that demands autonomous production control for effective and flexible management. This study proposes an architectural design for Autonomous Production Units within a blockchain-based Shared Manufacturing system. The design enhances autonomy, allowing independent management and optimization of manufacturing processes while integrating with the global market. The architecture includes two key decision-making submodules: the Business Decisions Submodule, which handles operational activities and interactions with the blockchain network, and the Manufacturing Decisions Submodule, which oversees physical manufacturing processes. The concept is implemented and tested on a case study, demonstrating the Autonomous Production Unit’s capability to autonomously execute the entire manufacturing process, from negotiation to manufacturing service execution, while also handling malfunctions.

Ključne besede

autonomous production unit;shared manufacturing;blockchain;autonomy;

Podatki

Jezik:	Angleški jezik
Leto izida:	2025
Tipologija:	1.01 - Izvirni znanstveni članek
Organizacija:	UL FS - Fakulteta za strojništvo
UDK:	007.52:681.5:658.51
COBISS:	236982787
ISSN:	0736-5845
Št. ogledov:	56
Št. prenosov:	14
Ocena:	0 (0 glasov)
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Ostali podatki

Sekundarni jezik:	Slovenski jezik
Sekundarne ključne besede:	avtonomna proizvodna enota;deljena proizvodnja;bločno-verižna tehnologija;avtonomija;
Vrsta dela (COBISS):	Članek v reviji
Strani:	str. 1-19
Zvezek:	ǂVol. ǂ96, [article no.] 103035
Čas izdaje:	Dec. 2025
DOI:	10.1016/j.rcim.2025.103035
ID:	26426400