Mutual combination of selected principles and technologies of Industry 4.0 and quality management methods - case study

Abstract

In this paper the case study of the application of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) on the testbed “Smart Factory Line” has been described. The main goals of this study have been to verify feasibility and applicability of FMEA on such complex technical system and to show real possibilities of integration of Industry 4.0 principles and technologies with selected methods of quality management. The significant part of the paper is formed by extensive literature review of the related topics such as mass customization and individualization, Industry 4.0, Quality 4.0, fault management and their selected principles, methods and technologies, putting the stress on the team cooperation of experts of different specializations. The attention also has been put on the describing testbeds as platforms for the academy world and practice connection. This case of the practical integration of the smart factory testbed design and its products with the new FMEA approach based on the harmonized AIAG and VDA manual has brought new views on the practical realization of smart factories, on importance of building Quality 4.0 and on requirements for interdisciplinary education of the technicians and quality specialists for Industry 4.0.