Dealing with design options in the optimization of manufacturing systems: an evolutionary approach

摘要

When designing a manufacturing system, several features have often to be deter- mined to optimize a performance criterion. We proposed an optimization simula- tion method that can be applied to optimize problems taking into account design options and any type of parameters. This method is based on the association of an evolutionary algorithm using a specific data structure and a simulation model. New mutation and recombination operators are proposed, which are adapted to This specific data structure. This approach is implemented on a network of Sun Workstations, each station being responsible for running its own simulation model And its own evolutionary algorithm. This method is illustrated through the prob- lem of designing a manufacturing system.