Production Layout Research Articles

FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF THE DESIGN PROCESS FOR HYBRID INDIVIDUAL IMPLANTS

AbstractAdditive manufacturing (AF) is characterised by a high degree of individuality and flexibility with regard to design and product layout. This enables the integration of different functions in a component. Due to these properties, AM has established itself in medical technology for the production of implants. Depending on the application, parameters such as resilience, biocompatibility and manufacturing restrictions play a varying role. So far, however, only limited research has been done on the design, manufacturing and application of hybrid implants (use of several materials). Although initial design and manufacturing guides exist, the problem of removing the hybrid implant from the shaping negative is hardly addressed.The aim is to analyse and evaluate an existing procedure for the design of hybrid implants depending on individual requirements and to further develop it regarding the removability from the shaping negative. In this context, the extent to which the adhesive properties between the elements can be influenced by design changes is to be investigated.

ANALISIS STRATEGY PRODUKSI, MANPOWER PLANNING DAN PENGELOLAAN LINGKUNGAN TERHADAP PEMASARAN PADA PT. ANGELS PRODUCTS, BOJONAGARA, SERANG, BANTEN

Sugar is a luxury item that is often called white gold and is a staple that is consumed. By the end of 1900, sugar was still a luxury item and was bought by the upper middle class. Over time, sugar can be produced in abundant quantities.
 Refined crystal sugar is sugar derived from cane juice. In the manufacturing process, sugarcane juice will go through a long refining and processing process so as to produce pure sugar (Raw Sugar). PT. Angels Products is the first refined crystal sugar factory in Indonesia that operated in 1997. PT Angels Products is a company engaged in the refined crystal sugar industry located in banten province.
 On December 17, 2022, Krisnadwipayana University held a Field Study in order to fulfill the compulsory study program for Master of Management (Strata 2) to PT. Krisnadwipayana. Angels Product is located in Bojonagara District, Serang Regency, Banten. In field study activities, research activities are also carried out with the method of direct visits to the research site and conducting interviews with informants and direct observations. The nature of this research is descriptive qualitative research, which is research conducted based on views, strategies and model implementation by drawing problems based on the findings. Describe the results of interviews and observations so as to get the desired data and analyze it. Research carried out on fiel study activities in the form of production layouts, logistics systems, production process flows, man power planning, production, marketing and environmental management.

Biomass co-fired combined cycle with hydrogen production via proton exchange membrane electrolysis and waste heat recovery: Thermodynamic assessment

The application of renewable energy sources such as biomass for power generation is becoming increasingly important, as is hydrogen production for use as a fuel or for other purposes. A novel combined cycle based on a gas turbine is proposed for a fixed power output of 10 MW using biomass as a co-fuel with natural gas, and integrated with hydrogen production via a proton-exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer. This combined cycle consists of two bottoming cycles: organic Rankine and steam Rankine. These allocate the generated power to the electrolyzer for hydrogen production. Energy and exergy analyses of the proposed cycle are performed to better understand it and its behavior. The produced hydrogen can be either sold in the marketplace for a variety of uses or injected into the combustion chamber. These two possibilities are considered two layouts of the system, for purposes of comparison. Hydrogen injection reduces natural gas consumption by around 33% and lowers CO2 emissions by around 11%, in addition to other environmental benefits, while hydrogen injection lowers the system exergy destruction and loss rates by around 2% and 19%, respectively. System energy and exergy efficiencies of around 58% and 52% respectively are determined for the hydrogen production layout and of 51% and 45% respectively are determined for the hydrogen injection layout.

Mapping Paddy Rice Planting Area in Dongting Lake Area Combining Time Series Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 Images

Accurate and timely acquisition of cropping intensity and spatial distribution of paddy rice is not only an important basis for monitoring growth and predicting yields, but also for ensuring food security and optimizing the agricultural production management system of cropland. However, due to the monsoon climate in southern China, it is cloudy and rainy throughout the year, which makes it difficult to obtain accurate information on rice cultivation based on optical time series images. Conventional image synthesis is prone to omission or redundancy of spectral and temporal features that are potentially important for rice-growth identification, making it difficult to determine the optimal features for high-precision mapping of paddy rice. To address these issues, we develop a method to granulate the effective use interval of classification features by extracting phenological signatures of rice to obtain cost-effective and highly accurate mapping results. Two steps are involved in this method: (1) analyzing the information on various features (spectra, polarization, and seasonal regularity) to identify three key phenological periods throughout the lifespan of paddy rice; (2) identifying the features with the highest class separation between paddy rice, non-paddy crops, and wetlands under different phenological stages; and (3) removing redundant features to retain the optimal feature combinations. Subsequently, the obtained feature sets are used as input data for the random forest classifier. The results showed that the overall accuracy of the identified rice results was 95.44% with F1 scores above 93% for both single- and double-cropping rice. Meanwhile, the correlation coefficient of our mapped rice area compared with the official statistics of rice area at county and district levels was 0.86. In addition, we found that combining Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 images for rice recognition was better than using Sentinel-1 or Sentinel-2 alone, and the classification accuracy was improved by 5.82% and 2.39%, which confirms that the synergistic Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 data can effectively overcome the problem of missing optical images caused by clouds and rain. Our study demonstrates the potential of distinguishing mixed rice-cropping systems in subtropical regions with fragmented rice-field distribution in a cloudy and rainy environment, and also provides a basis for the rational layout of rice production and improvement of cultivation systems.

Overview of the Production Process Layout Through the Technology Group at PT. Kayu Mebel Indonesia, Semarang

This research was carried out at PT. Kayu Mebel Indonesia, Semarang. The company in this wood processing area has a production form that is elongated to the factory shape so that production is less than optimal. So it is necessary to revise the production layout by applying the Rank Order Cluster Algorithm (ROCA) and Similarity Coefficient (SC) methods, both of which are used to obtain a factory layout scheme that produces maximum production in order to achieve minimum back trafficking values. In order to know the forward and backward scores obtained through analysis from to chart. The results of the study obtained forward results which were originally 70.4% to 83.1% or an increase in the forward value of 12.7% from the initial layout. As for the backtracking value which was originally 29.6% to 16.9% or a decrease in the backtracking value of 12.7% from the initial layout. The results of the initial spacing of 1562.83 meters became 1466.37 meters or experienced a 7% savings from the previous layout. As for material handling costs, which were originally Rp. 760,280, - to Rp. 690,314, - or experienced a 7% savings from the previous layout

Production Layout Design for Modified Cassava Flour-Based Product

Having an increasing trend in demand for healthy food and the government's support in meeting the cassava needs, this study aims to improve the scale of production of Modified Cassava Flour (MOCAF) by applying the systematic layout planning (SLP) method. This method is used to review the existing conditions of the production process and design a new layout for scaling up production. The result of the new layout is an ideal condition and a stable production target, but it is implemented gradually. By adopting systematic layout planning, it is expected to improve production efficiency and optimize resource utilization. This study provides useful information for the food industry in improving Mocaf production scale and can also contribute to research on production management and production layout

Land Use Transition and Its Driving Mechanism of “Human–Elephant” Conflicts Zone in Yunnan, China

In recent years, the issue of “human–elephant” conflict in the south of the Yunnan Province, China has been escalating and poses a severe threat to the livelihoods of local residents. To address this problem, this study utilized survey data from farmers in Pu’er City and villages in Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province. By employing land input–output analysis and spatial analysis methods, this study aims to uncover the land use transition in the research area over the past three decades and identify the driving mechanism behind this transition. The findings of this research can provide valuable guidance for reducing regional conflicts between humans and wild animals, as well as improving the livelihoods of farmers. Research indicates that farmers in the study area have significantly transformed their land use practices. The per capita arable land area has increased, and traditional grain crops are being replaced with economically profitable crops such as rubber. Rubber is the predominant crop in the conflict-prone “human–elephant” core region, while other economic crops dominate the peripheral region. The overall land use index has risen, with a greater diversity and stability in land use structure. However, the input–output efficiency of cultivated land in the “human–elephant” core region remains low, leading to a lower comprehensive land use index than that of the peripheral region. The land use transition is influenced by several factors, including socio-economic development, changes in crop comparative benefits, and the activities of wild Asian elephants. Frequent crop destruction by elephants, which results in damage to farmers’ livelihoods, is the primary cause of land use changes in “human–elephant” conflict areas. Ultimately, this conflict stems from the competition for regional land resources between humans and elephants, as humans dominate production space while elephants dominate ecological space. Local governments should optimize the layout of regional production and ecological spaces to alleviate these conflicts while also regulating circulation markets and improving farmers’ land output levels.

Development of Smart Clothing to Prevent Pressure Injuries in Bedridden Persons and/or with Severely Impaired Mobility: 4NoPressure Research Protocol.

Pressure injuries (PIs) are a major public health problem and can be used as quality-of-care indicators. An incipient development in the field of medical devices takes the form of Smart Health Textiles, which can possess innovative properties such as thermoregulation, sensing, and antibacterial control. This protocol aims to describe the process for the development of a new type of smart clothing for individuals with reduced mobility and/or who are bedridden in order to prevent PIs. This paper's main purpose is to present the eight phases of the project, each consisting of tasks in specific phases: (i) product and process requirements and specifications; (ii and iii) study of the fibrous structure technology, textiles, and design; (iv and v) investigation of the sensor technology with respect to pressure, temperature, humidity, and bioactive properties; (vi and vii) production layout and adaptations in the manufacturing process; (viii) clinical trial. This project will introduce a new structural system and design for smart clothing to prevent PIs. New materials and architectures will be studied that provide better pressure relief, thermo-physiological control of the cutaneous microclimate, and personalisation of care.

Suitability changes of Citrus medica L. var. sarcodactylis Swingle, a medicine-food plants affected by climate warming using the optimized MaxEnt model.

Climatic variables are important conditions for plant growth, development and reproduction. Citrus medica L. var. sarcodactylis Swingle (Rutaceae: Citrus) is one of the traditional bulk Chinese medicinal materials in China with the effects of bacteriostasis, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidation, anti-cancer cells, regulating the immun. Analyzing the impact of climate change on geographical distribution of C. medica L. var. sarcodactylis can provide strong support for its production layout and agricultural zoning. In our paper, MaxEnt and ArcGIS were applied to simulate the suitable areas of C. medica L. var. sarcodactylis in China from the perspectives of bioclimate, soil, topographic factors and human activities, and the future climate scenarios generated by global climate models (GCMs) were selected to predict its suitable areas in 2050s and 2090s. Results showed that, 1) Under current climate condition, areas of the total, most, moderately and poorly suitable habitats of C. medica L. var. sarcodactylis in China were 177.36×104 km2, 22.27×104 km2, 51.96×104 km2 and 103.13×104 km2 respectively. The range of the most suitable habitat was the narrowest, which was located in the middle east of Sichuan, western Chongqing in the upstream of the Yangtze River Basin, southern Guizhou and western Guangxi in the upstream of the Pearl River Basin, central and southern Yunnan and Southeast Tibet in the Middle-Lower reaches of the Southwest River Basin and western Taiwan. 2) Under the future climate change scenarios, the total suitable area showed a significant increase trend in 2090s, and the change of most, moderately and poorly suitable habitats showed no obvious law. 3) Under SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios, the centroid of the most suitable habitat of C. medica L. var. sarcodactylis would move to the northwest, southeast and southwest respectively.

PENGARUH KERAGAMAN PRODUK, TATA LETAK PRODUK DAN SUASANA TOKO TERHADAP MINAT BELI ULANG

Abstract The clothing business in Indonesia is growing following the current of odernization. More and more business people in the field of fashion will result in increasingly fierce competition. This competition makes business people formulate strategies so that the business they are involved in can survive. The Rasky Fashion located in the Balai Baru area faces this situation because of its location or proximity to competitors who offer similar products. In this case, Rasky Fashion also very concerned about the level of sales, which does not increase significantly every year. This study aims to determine the effect of product diversity, product layout, store atmosphere on partial and simultaneous repurchase interest. This type of research is quantitative with multiple linear regression analysis method using primary data, data collection methods are carried out by interviewing and distributing questionnaires. The population of this research is the customer of Rasky Fashion, the determination of the number of samples using the Roscoe technique, obtained as many as 40 respondents with the withdrawal using the purposive sampling method. The results showed that product diversity, product layout and store atmosphere had a significant effect on repurchase interest at Rasky Fashion partially and simultaneously. The regression is Y = 5,435 + 0,369 X1 + 0,261 X2 + 0,302 X3 and the Adjusted R Square value is 0.683, meaning that the independent variable is able to explain the dependent variable by 68.3% while the remaining 31.7% is explained by other variables not examined in this study.

PENGARUH KERAGAMAN PRODUK, TATA LETAK PRODUK DAN SUASANA TOKO TERHADAP MINAT BELI ULANG

Abstract The clothing business in Indonesia is growing following the current of odernization. More and more business people in the field of fashion will result in increasingly fierce competition. This competition makes business people formulate strategies so that the business they are involved in can survive. The Rasky Fashion located in the Balai Baru area faces this situation because of its location or proximity to competitors who offer similar products. In this case, Rasky Fashion also very concerned about the level of sales, which does not increase significantly every year. This study aims to determine the effect of product diversity, product layout, store atmosphere on partial and simultaneous repurchase interest. This type of research is quantitative with multiple linear regression analysis method using primary data, data collection methods are carried out by interviewing and distributing questionnaires. The population of this research is the customer of Rasky Fashion, the determination of the number of samples using the Roscoe technique, obtained as many as 40 respondents with the withdrawal using the purposive sampling method. The results showed that product diversity, product layout and store atmosphere had a significant effect on repurchase interest at Rasky Fashion partially and simultaneously. The regression is Y = 5,435 + 0,369 X1 + 0,261 X2 + 0,302 X3 and the Adjusted R Square value is 0.683, meaning that the independent variable is able to explain the dependent variable by 68.3% while the remaining 31.7% is explained by other variables not examined in this study.

Study on the Spatial Evolution of China’s Pulp and Paper Product Import Trade and Its Influencing Factors

The purpose of this research is to study the changes in the market structure of China’s pulp and paper product imports. In particular, the import trade environment and market layout of Chinese pulp and paper products have changed under the international context of the coronavirus pandemic and the Sino-US trade dispute and the domestic policy context of zero imports of Chinese waste paper. This study attempts to fill the gap regarding the influencing factors of market structure, while contributing new ideas on China’s trade in pulp and paper products. Based on pulp and paper product import and export trade data from 2005 to 2021, a trade gravity model was used to explore the changes in the share of China’s trade partners for pulp and paper product imports and their influencing factors. The results indicated that the outbreak of COVID-19 led to a significant increase in China’s imports of packaging paper products, bringing about an increase in Indonesia’s status as a partner in China’s pulp and paper product trade. The US-China trade dispute had an impact on pulp and paper product trade between the two countries, with China’s tax countermeasures causing the US to lose its status as a trading partner in China for pulp and paper product imports. The center of gravity for paper product imports has moved from the US and Japan to Indonesia and Russia. The restrictions on waste paper imports have shifted the focus of China’s paper raw material imports, with the US no longer being the main importer of China’s paper raw materials. Specifically, the main importers of wood pulp are Brazil and Chile, while the main importers of waste paper pulp are Thailand and Malaysia. In the future, China needs to continuously strengthen dialogue with the United States to resolve trade disputes and create a favorable environment for trade in pulp and paper products. At the same time, China’s paper enterprises should strengthen the expansion of the Southeast Asian market and reduce dependence on the US market, and China should continue to improve the waste paper recycling system and improve the utilization rate of domestic waste paper.

Forty-year spatio-temporal dynamics of agricultural climate suitability in China reveal shifted major crop production areas

Studies measuring climate change effects on crop production and development usually focus on extreme temperature and heat indicators while ignoring water requirements and land suitability. In this study, spatially continuous differences in climate data from 1980 to 2017 using meteorological station data and elevation data as covariates were analysed with the ANUSPLIN software. The analysis integrated the effects of water and thermal resources on the agricultural production layout. Cover remote sensing of China’s multi-period land use showed that the centre of gravity of the suitable planting area of winter wheat, spring maize, and medium rice has changed according to climate conditions. It is anticipated that other arable land reserve resources, including unused lands, grasslands, and forest land, in sensitive areas such as the Taklamakan Desert, Loess Plateau, and Hexi Corridor could be rationally developed. This study provides valuable references for agricultural zoning adjustment and agricultural development policy formulation.

Line Balancing Method As An Effort To Improve Cable Production In Pt Kmi Wire And Cable Production Management

Write Line Inner Sheating at PT. KMI Wire and Cable has idle time due to processing time on Unbalanced work stations sometimes cause stop lines. Fromcalculations it is known that the cycle time gap / cycle time obtained is as big as 109.2 seconds and the figure is taken based on the biggest time from 6 stations existing work. The author intends to examine the causes of its occurrence processing time delays that occur on the Inner Sheating line and deliver give suggestions for future improvements. This research uses line balancing method and production system layouts. Among them is looking for the cycle time at the 6 largest stations as a reference in determining the next calculation, calculating the company's capacity, determining the efficiency of the machine, calculating the number of machines, adding the number of machines and additional floor area. Data is taken from field observations and records. The author uses two methods, namely the line balancing method and the system method production layout. he line balancing method and production layout system that has been carried out can be causing it to be able to meet market demand of 17,688 coils / month with the addition of machines / work stations, the required floor area is 14 m² with details, 7 m² at the Inner Sheat workstation and 7m² at the Outer Sheat station.

Construction of a water resource suitability index for agricultural production and matching analysis of cultivated land in Lhasa, Tibet

Water resources are essential for agriculture. In the spatial layout of agricultural production, quantitatively identifying the spatial differences in water resource conditions, including precipitation and irrigation water supply factors, is necessary. Here, a water resource suitability index for agricultural production (WRSIA) was constructed for agricultural development using irrigation water supply convenience (IWSC) and precipitation conditions. Considering Lhasa as the study area, water resource suitability index for agricultural production was calculated on a 100 m grid scale, and the spatial distribution relationship between water resource suitability index for agricultural production and cultivated land was analyzed using geographically weighted regression (GWR). The results showed that irrigation water supply convenience severely restricted agricultural production in Lhasa, and the high water resource suitability index for agricultural production values were mainly distributed in the valleys of the Lhasa River and its tributaries. Moreover, 47.7% of the cultivated land was distributed in 5% of the area having the highest water resource suitability. According to geographically weighted regression, the cultivated land area and water resource availability were strongly correlated (R2 = 0.904). The distribution of the cultivated land was well explained by water resource suitability index for agricultural production, which could describe the differences in water resource suitability for agricultural production. Furthermore, the suitability of agricultural production was better evaluated when water resource suitability index for agricultural production was coupled with the land resource suitability index. Overall, water resource suitability index for agricultural production showed high applicability in Lhasa and other regions, thereby providing a scientific basis and technical support for the spatial layout of agricultural production.

Spatio-Temporal Difference in Agricultural Eco-Efficiency and Its Influencing Factors Based on the SBM-Tobit Models in the Yangtze River Delta, China

In the Yangtze River Delta region, where the agricultural economy is well developed and agricultural pollution and carbon emissions are significant, a regional study of AEE (Agricultural Eco-Efficiency) is crucial to reducing agricultural environmental pollution, improving the rationalization of agricultural production layout, and promoting the realization of low-carbon goals. The SBM-Tobit model and GIS were employed to analyze AEE based on the carbon emission evaluation system in the spatial and temporal characteristics, as well as the influencing factors and the migration path of the center of gravity in the "low carbon" context. A rational plan of agricultural production was proposed according to the results. The following results were obtained: (1) The level of AEE in the Yangtze River Delta region was high, and the region exhibited a U-shaped curve change from 2000 to 2020, with a fluctuating decrease from 2000 to 2003 and a fluctuating increase from 2004 to 2020. The regional spatial development balance was enhanced, while there was a spatial incongruity in the development process of AEE enhancement, high in the southwest and low in the northeast; (2) AEE generally had a high regionalized agglomeration of low-low in the southwest and high-high in the northeast. Nonetheless, temporal heterogeneity was observed in spatial correlation, and the correlation weakened with time variation; (3) Urbanization level, agricultural production structure, crop cultivation structure, and fertilizer application intensity were the main factors influencing AEE in the Yangtze River Delta region; (4) The center of gravity of AEE in the Yangtze River Delta region shifted to the southwest under the influence of "low-carbon" related policies. Therefore, the improvement of AEE in the Yangtze River Delta region should focus on inter-regional coordination and linkages, rational planning of production factors, and the formulation of measures under relevant carbon policies.

Where will corporate capital flow to? Revisiting the impact of China's pilot carbon emission trading system on investment

As a policy instrument to address climate change, the Carbon Emissions Trading System (ETS) will directly affect the location choice and development strategies of high-emitting firms' off-site investments, which is crucial to achieve optimal allocation of capital factors and coordinated development among regions. Using data of Chinese listed companies from 2007 to 2020, this study assesses for the first time the impact of Carbon Emissions Trading System on regulated firms' off-site investment strategies at the firm level using the Heterogeneity-Robust Difference-in-differences approach. The estimation results indicate that (1) the Carbon Emissions Trading System leads to about 20% reduction in off-site investment by regulated firms, which is mainly reflected in cross-city investment; (2) the heterogeneous investment effect is more obvious in private enterprise groups, but not in state-owned enterprise groups. Government intervention influenced the investment decisions of enterprise groups to make their development strategies more consistent with local economic growth objectives; (3) regulated enterprise groups significantly expanded their production layout locally and reduced off-site production investment; (4) the Carbon Emissions Trading System will promote long-term performance improvement of regulated firms. The above results are enlightening for the construction of Carbon Emissions Trading System in China and provide a new perspective for theoretically assessing the impact of Carbon Emissions Trading System on the competitiveness of enterprises.

How to Allocate White Space in Ad Design? The Impact of Product Layouts on Perceived Entitativity and Advertising Performance

White space (empty space) is an important factor in visual ad design, yet few studies focus on the specific types of white space and their influence on ad design. In this research, we systematically review white space literature; identify two types of white space, termed interspace (space in between a product layout) and circumspace (space surrounding a product layout); and investigate their effects on product layout perceptions. In four studies, we propose a not yet widely adopted practice: When holding the total white space constant, a lower interspace/circumspace ratio (more compressed product layout), compared with a higher interspace/circumspace ratio (less compressed product layout), can increase the perceived entitativity (i.e., perception of a unit as a group) of a collection of products in an ad and, ultimately, ad evaluation, purchase intentions, and click-through rates (CTRs). We further rule out potential alternative explanations and identify a theoretically and practically relevant boundary condition: If the products are framed as conceptually dissimilar, the perception of entitativity becomes less important, which reduces ad performance. We conclude by discussing the theoretical and practical implications of our research.

Analysis of spatial and temporal characteristics of carbon emission efficiency of pig farming and the influencing factors in China.

Pig farming has been a crucial contribution to China's food security although intestinal fermentation and its excrement during pig breeding are major sources of greenhouse gas emissions. In this paper, we measured the carbon emission efficiency of pig farming in 30 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) from 2010 to 2020 by using the non-expected output Slack-Based Measure (SBM) model and analyzed the spatial characteristics of the carbon emission efficiency of pig farming in China. We also examined and analyzed the factors influencing the carbon emission efficiency of pig farming by using the limited dependent variable model (Tobit). The results show that: the carbon emission efficiency of pig farming in China shows an M-shaped upward trend over time by comparing the carbon emission efficiency longitudinally during the study period and the carbon emission efficiency of pig farming shows a decreasing trend in the east, central and west regions of China by comparing the carbon emission efficiency of different regions horizontally. It's also shown that regions with low- and extremely-low-efficiency transfer from the east to the central and west regions and the central and regions with high-efficiency transfer to the east. The regression analysis of the factors influencing the carbon emission efficiency of pig breeding shows that the comparative advantage of the pig industry and transportation accessibility is positively correlated with the carbon emission efficiency of pig breeding, whereas the proportion of food resources and market scale is negatively correlated with the carbon emission efficiency of pig breeding. At the same time, the production layout index has no significant influence on the carbon emission efficiency of pig breeding. The research results provide a theoretical basis for regional differentiation of carbon emission management from pig farming, optimizing the layout of the pig industry and reducing environmental pollution.

Vumark’s Method of Production Layout Designing

The paper deals with the issue of the mixed-reality usage in the design of production systems, its changes during expansion, or technological changes in the production, where it is necessary to flexibly and quickly verify the integration of a new machine into the existing layout and eliminate collision situations even before the installation of a physical machine in production. This is realized through Vumark’s design methodology, which was verified and applied in the conditions of the production environment of the Innovation and Prototyping Centre in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Kosice. The individual parts of the paper describe the Vumark deployment procedure in the production area and the software and hardware resources that the user can apply. Three production machines and one robotic device selected from the Factory design software database were chosen for the experiment. The chosen method enables us to verify during the experiment several variants of deployment the machines in the layout and thus to find the optimal location in a very short time. The experiment showed that the chosen method is applicable in practice and brings savings of time, costs, and energy especially when changing the layout or replacing the machine in the production hall.