Planning and operation of production systems (2009)
Morar, L., Westkämper, E., Abrudan, I., Pîsla, A., Niemann, J.
Lebenszyklusorientierte Investitionsplanung - Umsetzung und Nutzen für die Praxis (2008)
Evers, W., Niemann, J., Westkämper, E.
Life Cycle Costing serves for ensuring cost-optimised plant utilisation from a life cycle point of view and for providing starting points for process optimisation. However, frequently it will not be...
University of Wisconsin-Madison National Geodetic Survey (2007)
Dr. D. David Moyer, Prof Bernard, J. Niemann, J. Ventura
A working paper
Preis der Toleranz: Rentabilität von Fertigungsprüftechnik (2007)
Weckenmann, A., Westkämper, E., Niemann, J., Walz, M.
Welchen Beitrag liefern Konformitätsprüfungen zum Betriebsergebnis? Methoden, mit denen sich der Nutzen von qualitätssichernden Messungen und Prüfungen bestimmen lässt, gibt es bisher nicht....
Eine Methodik zum dynamischen Life Cycle Controlling von Produktionssystemen (2007)
Today's manufacturing companies in series productions are open to global competition especially concerning the acquisition of potential customers and orders. Shortened product market cycles require...
Life cycle cost controlling in industrial manufacturing (2007)
Der Beitrag beschreibt die Notwendigkeit, bestehende Life Cycle Costing Ansätze in Richtung eines Controllings auszubauen. Ziel muss es dabei sein, nicht nur einzelne Maschinen zu betrachten,...
Frank, T., Niemann, J., Westkämper, E.
So far life cycle costing models are developed for cost input and cost forecasts. But these forecasts are often similar to a look through a crystal ball because they do not allow for a dynamical...
Fertigungs- und Fabrikbetrieb (2007)
Westkämper, E., Niemann, J., Stolz, M.
Der Aufsatz gibt einen zusammenfassenden Überblick über die wesentlichen Strukturen und Funktionen innerhalb eines produzierenden Unternehmens: Qualitätsmangement - Arbeitsvorbereitung -...
Life cycle controlling for manufacturing systems (2007)
The objective of this paper is to present a method for the continuous cost optimization of manufacturing systems in dependence upon planned output quantities in the field of series productions. To do...
Life cycle controlling for manufacturing systems (2007)
The objective of this paper is to present a method for the continuous cost optimization of manufacturing systems in dependence upon planned output quantities in the field of series productions. To do...
Eine Methodik zum dynamischen Life Cycle Controlling von Produktionssystemen (2007)
Today's manufacturing companies in series productions are open to global competition especially concerning the acquisition of potential customers and orders. Shortened product market cycles...
Planning and operation of production systems (2007)
Morar, L., Westkämper, E., Abrudan, I., Pîsla, A., Niemann, J., Manole, I.
The paper presents a framework for controlling the life cycle of so called "integrated manufacturing systems". In the process, the economic efficiency of continuous improvement measures taken during...
Life Cycle Controlling von Produktionssystemen (2006)
The paper describes a model for a permanent life cycle oriented monitoring and optimization of production systems in series production. For this the optimal operating point of the system has to be...
Dynamic life cycle performance simulation of production systems (2006)
The paper presents a framework for controlling the life cycle of so called "integrated manufacturing systems". In the process, the economic efficiency of continuous improvement measures taken during...
Dynamic life cycle performance simulation of production systems (2006)
The paper presents a framework for controlling the life cycle of so called "integrated manufacturing systems". In the process, the economic efficiency of continuous improvement measures taken during...
Dynamic lifecycle control of integrated manufacturing systems (2006)
The paper presents a framework for controlling the lifecycle of so called "integrated manufacturing systems". In the process, the economic efficiency of continuous improvement measures taken during...
Smart Factories Intelligent Manufacturing Environments (2005)
Westkaemper, E, Jendoubi, L, Eissele, M, Ertl, T, Niemann, J
Regarding the Stuttgart Model on adaptive enterprises a new perspective with the usage of ubiquitous computing is discussed, which allows the collection and distribution of information and knowledge...
Mehr Produkterfolg mit "Life Cycle Management" (2005)
Die Anschaffungskosten für langlebige Investitionsgüter wie Maschinen und Anlagen betragen heute nur noch einen Bruchteil der gesamten Lebenslaufkosten. Der überwiegende Anteil der Kosten fällt...
Niemann, J., Österle, M., Westkämper, E.
Usually the method of net present value (NPV) is used to calculate the life cycle oriented benefit of an investment decision. The paper describes the propensity to invest, anticipating a linear...
Die Idee der Lebenslaufkostenrechnung (Life Cycle Costing) leuchtet sofort ein. Die reinen Investitionskosten eines Produktes treten in der Regel gegenüber seinen Betriebskosten über den gesamten...
Dynamic life cycle performance simulation of production systems (2005)
The paper presents a framework for controlling the life cycle of so called "integrated manufacturing systems". In the process, the economic efficiency of continuous improvement measures taken during...
Die Wirtschaftlichkeit im Fokus - Life Cycle Costing zur Lebenslaufoptimierung (2005)
Der Beitrag beschreibt die Grundlagen des Life Cycle Costings und zeigt anhand von Praxisbeispielen die Relevanz der Folgekostenbetrachtung bei Investitionsentscheidungen auf. Zur Absicherung der...
Nicht nur das Preisschild zählt (2005)
Die Idee der Lebenslaufkostenrechnung (Life Cycle Costing) leuchtet sofort ein, denn die reinen Investitionskosten eines Produkts treten in der Regel gegenüber seinen Betriebskosten über den...
The paper presents a framework for controlling the life cycle of so called "integrated manufacturing systems". In the process, the economic efficiency of continuous improvement measures taken during...
Kooperative Lebenslaufoptimierung von technischen Gütern durch Life Cycle Cost Vereinbarungen (2005)
Der Beitrag zeigt auf, wie die Methode des Life Cycle Costing im Produktionsmanagement verankert werden kann. Die genaue Kenntnis der Life Cycle Cost liefert die Grundlage für die Generierung von...
Dynamic life cycle performance simulation of production systems (2005)
The paper presents a framework for controlling the life cycle of so called "Integrated manufacturing systems". In the process, the economic efficiency of continuous improvement measures taken during...
Smart factories - intelligent manufacturing environments (2005)
Westkämper, E., Jendoubi, L., Eissele, M., Ertl, T., Niemann, J.
Regarding the Stuttgart Model on adaptive enterprises a new perspective with the usage of ubiquitous computing is discussed, which allows the collection and distribution of information and knowledge...
Dynamic life cycle control of integrated manufacturing systems (2005)
The paper presents a framework for controlling the life cycle of so called "integrated manufacturing systems". In the process, the economic efficiency of continuous improvement measures taken during...
Product life cycle management in the digital age (2005)
Der Beitrag zeigt die grundlegenden Gedanken des Life Cycle Managements auf. Dabei werden insbesondere partnerschaftliche IT-basierte Systemoptimierungen betrachtet. Abschließend werden...
Der Beitrag beschreibt den ganzheitlichen Ansatz, Fertigungssysteme nicht nur kurzfristig zum Zeitpunkt der Investititon, sondern über den gesamten Lebenslauf zu optimieren. Dazu wurde eine Studie...
Der Beitrag beschreibt den ganzheitlichen Ansatz, Fertigungssysteme nicht nur kurzfristig zum Zeitpunkt der Investititon, sondern über den gesamten Lebenslauf zu optimieren. Dazu wurde eine Studie...
Dynamic life cycle performance control (2004)
This paper presents a framework for controlling the life cycle of integrated manufacturing systems. In the process, the economic efficiency of continuous improvement measures taken during its further...
The paper prsents a framework for controlling the life cycle of so called "integrated manufacturing systems". In the process, the economic efficiency of continuous improvement measures taken during...
Agent-based product life cycle data support (2004)
Niemann, J., Ilie Zudor, E., Monostori, L., Westkämper, E.
The paper presents a framework based on autonomous, co-operative agents for life cycle oriented data support. The framework identifies internal and external data sources for product optimisation....
Niemann, J., Stierle, T., Westkämper, E.
The paper describes the results of an empirical study about cooperative production structures in machine tool manufacturing. By this Life Cycle Contracts demonstrate a strategy to overcome the actual...
The paper presents a framework for a life cycle oriented controlling of integrated production systems. In doing so the economic efficiency of improvements will be evaluated over the further life span...
Systemorientierte Produktionsstrukturen für den Werkzeugmaschinenbau (2004)
Westkämper, E., Niemann, J., Stierle, T.
Production in networks describes an effective strategy to gain competitive advantages. The borders of co-operation are floating. This paper identifies based on a literature review the basic
E-Teach Me: An e-learning platform for higher education in manufacturing engineering (2004)
Niemann, J., Galis, M., Stolz, M., Legg, L., Westkämper, E.
The paper introduces a newly developed knowledge platform for training and education in mechanical engineering. The platform provides teaching materials of different media and different languages....
Life cycle product support in the digital age (2004)
To master the contraints of an effective life cycle management all kinds of data and information concerning actual machine behavior needs to be available. Latest developments in information and...
Hersteller und Betreiber schließen Wertschöpfungspartnerschaft (2004)
Der Einsatz moderner Informationstechnologien zum Controlling von Fertigungsbereichen ist ein zukunftsträchtiges Gebiet, das dem Produktionsmanagement sowie der Unternehmensleitung Istdaten...
The smart factory - pervasive information technologies for manufacturing management (2004)
Niemann, J., Jendoubi, L., Westkämper, E.
Today's manufacturing management is marked by a high degree of uncertainly and turbulent conditions. Changing customer damends and highly volatile customer orders lead to complex structures in...
The main objective of revenue and profit controlling is to ensure the profitability of all manufacturing operations during product generation. According to turbulent market conditions with strong...
This paper describes the paradigm for calculating the profitability of a product over its entire life cycle. Here, the investment costs take second place to the operating costs. As a consequence...
Competitive manufacturing strategies for product life cycle control (2004)
To master the constraints of an effective life cycle management all kinds of data and information concerning actual machine behaviour needs to be available. Latest developments in information and...
Simulation of reactive sputtering kinetics in real in-line processing chambers (2003)
Pflug, A., Szyszka, B., Niemann, J.
We present a dynamic, coupled macroscopic model (DOGMA) for the process of reactive sputtering suited for description of real in-line processing. In our model we divide the complex volume of a...
Partnership-based system operation (2003)
The utilization of I&C for controlling production areas is a future development potential supplying production management and company's executive management with actual data for real production. If,...
Tsikas, D., Schwedhelm, E., Niemann, J., Erpenbeck, V.J., ...
Free radical-catalysed oxidation of arachidonic acid esterified to lipids leads to the formation of the F2-isoprostane family which may theoretically comprise up to 64 isomers. We have previously...
Anlagencontrolling und partnerschaftlicher Systembetrieb (2003)
Der Beitrag beschreibt, wie aus der Anlagenüberwachung neue Effizienzpotentiale gewonnen werden können. Mit der Erfassung von Lebenslaufdaten können neue Systempartnerschaften sowie ein...
Ökonomische Bewertung von Produktlebensläufen - Life Cycle Controlling (2003)
Der Beitrag stellt ein Konzept vor, mit dem die Wirtschaftlichkeit von Produkten über den ganzen Lebenslauf hinweg bemessen werden kann. Dabei werden Investitionskosten und laufende Kosten...
Life cycle management - das Paradigma der ganzheitlichen Produktlebenslaufbetrachtung (2003)
Der Beitrag gibt einen Überblick über den Ansatz des Life Cycle Managements von Produkten. Dabei werden die PRodukte von der "Wiege bis zur Bahre" verfolgt und entsprechend ganzheitlich über alle...
A process cost model for manufacturing segments (2003)
The main objective of revenue and profit controlling ist to ensure the profitability of all manufacturing operations during the product life cycle. The strategic framework presents key enablers and...
Teleservice für den Mittelstand - flexibel, sicher und bezahlbar (2003)
Westkämper, E., Stolz, M., Niemann, J.
Der Beitrag stellt eine Systemarchitektur für e-Services vor. Weiterhin wird ein Beispiel für eine PDA Anwendung gezeigt, mit der sich eine Maschine aus der Ferne einrichten lässt.
Anforderungen an ein effizientes Anlagen-Controlling (2003)
Ausgehend vom Paradigma des Life Cycle Management wird ein Controlling Modell entwickelt, das auf der Umrechnung von technischen Systemleistungsdaten in wirtschaftliche Erfolgsgrößen beruht.
The main objective of revenue and profit controlling is to ensure the profitability of all manufacturing operations during product generation. According to turbulent market conditions with strong...
Web-based e-services for manufacturing systems (2003)
Niemann, J., Stolz, M., Westkämper, E.
The paper describes how the application of new information and communication technologies in manufacturing systems and technical consumer goods gives companies the possibility to create added value...
Intelligent planning and control of manufacturing resources in production systems (2003)
Modern manufacturing segments are operated through in-house and external resources. Modern applications of information and communication technologies allow to implement online-diagnoses and to even...
A general approach of engineering design (2003)
Galis, M., Niemann, J., Ciupan, C., Westkämper, E.
There are, on the scientific market, many concepts that examine the main topics related to the engineering design activity. Among them: Total Design concept, Concurrent Engineering concept,...
Niemann, J., Galis, M., Ciupan, C., Westkämper, E.
Up to now education systems focus on the traditional face to face transfer of knowledge. Rising competition on global markets, the continuously accelerating manhunt for the most qualified brains and...
The digital factory becomes reality (2003)
Westkämper, E., Pirron, J., Weller, R., Niemann, J.
Der Beitrag beschreibt verschiedene Bereiche für den Einsatz digitaler Strukturen. Insbesondere das Life Cycle Management, Anwendungsbereiche für das kooperative Produktionsmanagement werden...
Der vorliegende Beitrag stellt eine Methodik für Wirtschaftlichkeitsanalyse von Mehrwertdiensten vor. Dabei werden lebenslaufumfassende Kosten- und Erlösschablonen bereitgestellt und die...
Westkämper, E., Niemann, J., Balve, P., Bauer, S., ...
A general framework for the integration of design aspect into life cycle costing (2003)
Niemann, J., Janz, D., Hieber, M., Westkämper, E.
Today´s industrial enterprises are operating in a turbulent environment. Technical aspects a well as the international markets determine the production activities. The ongoing monitoring and...
The concept of overall equipment effectiveness to control manufacturing performance (2003)
The paper presents an approach to evaluate manufacturing systems by the analysis of the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). The OEE can be used as a classification figure for manufacturing losses....
Advanced life cycle management in digital and virtual structures (2003)
Westkämper, E., Niemann, J., Stolz, M.
The application of new information and communication technologies in manufacturing systems gives companies the possibility to create value-added services in the usage phase, for example through...
It is not the price ticket but the life-cycle costs which count (2003)
This paper describes the paradigm for calculating the profitability of a product over its entire life cycle. Here, investment costs take second place to operating costs. Consequently life-cycle...
Web-basiertes Tele-Management für Werkzeugmaschinen (2002)
Westkämper, E., Stolz, M., Niemann, J.
Durch technische Veränderungen, beispielsweise durch den Einsatz von I&K-Technologien oder neuen Antriebs- und Werkzeugkonzepten, konnten in der Fertigungstechnik in wissenschaftlichen...
Simulation of reactive sputtering kinetics in real in-line processing chambers (2002)
Pflug, A., Szyszka, B., Niemann, J.
We present a dynamic, coupled macroscopic model (DOGMA) for the process of reactive sputtering suited for description of real in-line processing. In our model we divide the complex volume of a...
Strategic considerations to boost utilization performance of manufacturing systems (2002)
Modern applications of information and communication technologies allow to implement online-diagnoses and to even interact with the control system of manufacturing systems. The ability to directly...
Supervision of life cycle costs in manufacturing systems (2002)
The paper describes how the application of new information and communication technologies in manufacturing systems and technical consumer goods gives companies the possibility to create added value...
Web-basiertes Tele-Management für Werkzeugmaschinen (2002)
Westkämper, E., Stolz, M., Niemann, J.
Durch technische Veränderungen, beispielsweise durch den Einsatz von I&K-Technologien oder neuen Antriebs- und Werkzeugkonzepten, konnten in der Fertigungstechnik in wissenschaftlichen...
Life cycle controlling for manufacturing systems in web-based environments (2002)
The paper describes how the application of new information and communication technologies in manufacturing systems and technical consumer goods gives companies the possibility to create added value...
Digital information - potentials for TeleX applications (2002)
Westkämper, E., Niemann, J., Stolz, M.
The paper describes how the application of new information and communication technologies in manufacturing systems and technical consumer goods gives companies the possibility to create value-added...
Product life-cycles in web-based networks (2002)
Westkämper, E., Niemann, J., Stolz, M.
The paper describes how the application of new information and communication technologies in manufacturing systems and technical consumer goods gives companies the possibility to create added value...
A platform for life-cycle controlling (2002)
Westkämper, E., Niemann, J., Stolz, M.
The paper describes how the application of new information and communication technologies in manufacturing systems and technical consumer goods gives companies the possibility to create added value...
Produktnutzen steigern mit tele-basierten Systemplattformen (2002)
Westkämper, E., Niemann, J., Stolz, M.
Product life cycles can be controlled and supported by tele-based system platforms. The article presents the application of a platform to actively control a machining centre. The machine´s behaviour...
Modern Tele-X strategies to boost profits in product life cycle (2001)
Westkämper, E., Niemann, J., Stolz, M.
The application of new information and communication technologies in manufacturing systems gives companies the possibility to create value-added service in the usage phase, for example, through...
The Transparent Machine (2001)
Niemann, J., Galis, M., Abrudan, I., Stolz, M.
To master the constraints of an effective life cycle management all kinds of data and information concerning actual machine behaviour needs to be available. Latest developments in information and...
The Paradigm of "Product Life-Time Value" Access to Networked Partnerships (2001)
Due to global competition, companies are unable to survive just by manufacturing and selling their products. Many of them extend their value-adding chain to areas of design, assembly and service. In...
Designing for Reconfigurability of Machining Centers (2001)
Galis, M., Niemann, J., Abrudan, I., Ciupan, C.
The reconfigurability of the products is often used on electrical and civil engineering field. In the areas of mechanical engineering the level of modularization is far from necessities. In this...
Abrudan, I., Niemann, J., Galis, M., Lungu, F.
In FMS's, an important problem is programming the production, so that the necessary expenses for the system's changing from manufacturing of one type of product to another, for a certain period of...
The University of the Future Highly Integrated and Virtual (2001)
Westkämper, E., Niemann, J., Stolz, M.
Up to now education systems focus on the traditional face to face transfer of knowledge. Rising competition on global markets, the continuously accelerating manhunt for the most qualified brains and...
Economic and ecological aspects in product life cycle evaluation (2001)
Westkämper, E., Niemann, J., Dauensteiner, A.
Today's industrial enterprises are operating in a turbulent field of activity. Technical aspects as well as the international markets determine the production activities. The permanent monitoring and...
Westkämper, E., Niemann, J., Stolz, M.
The application of new information and communication technologies in manufacturing systems gives companies the possibility to create value-added services in the usage phase, for example through...
Advanced life cycle management in digital and virtual structures (2001)
Westkämper, E., Niemann, J., Stolz, M.
The application of new information and communication technologies in manufacturing systems gives companies the possibility to create value-added services in the usage phase, for example through...
Westkämper, E., Niemann, J., Stolz, M.
Today's modern value added services allow to boost the economic success of a product. The article introduces two new prototypes for TeleX applications which launch new opportunities of service...
Life Cycle Management and Simulation applied to Manufacturing Systems (2000)
Westkämper, E., Sihn, W., Niemann, J.
Today's industrial enterprises are operating in a turbulent field of activity. Technical aspects as well as the international markets determine the production activities. The permanent monitoring and...
Life Cycle Management and Simulation Applied to Manufacturing Systems (2000)
Westkämper, E., Sihn, W., Niemann, J.
Today's industrial enterprises are operating in a turbulent field of activity. Technical aspects as well as the international markets determine the production activities. The permanent monitoring and...