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Integrating Drones as Intralogistics Solutions in the Factory of the Future

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The rise of highly customized manufacturing setups has challenged the current intralogistics systems, requiring greater flexibility in material handling. This paper proposes integrating drones as a complement to existing indoor material handling technologies. Unlike existing systems, the proposed framework leverages drones to enhance adaptability and responsiveness in dynamic production environments. A discrete event simulation of the drone delivery system is developed using FlexSim and compared with traditional batch production processes. The results showcase the potential of drone-based intralogistics to address emerging demands in flexible manufacturing setups, providing a new paradigm for material transport in highly variable industrial settings.

Source: IFAC-PapersOnLine

DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2025.09.370

Authors: Pérez Lara, Oswaldo Armando, Belkadi Farouk, Nouiri Maroua, Chriette Abdelhamid

Institutions: École Centrale de Nantes, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Laboratoire des Sciences du Numérique de Nantes, Nantes Université, Université de Nantes

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization

Subfield: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4414567743

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