Vasile-Dragoș Bartoș 1, Stelian Brad 1, Bogdan Balog 1, Alexandru Cirlejan 1, Diana Ticudean 1
1 Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Robotics and Production Management B-dul Muncii, No. 103-105, 400641 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
* Corresponding author. E-mail: dragos.bartos@muri.utcluj.ro
Robotica & Management, Vol. 30, No. 1, pp. 38-43
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24193/rm.2025.1.6
Abstract: This paper presents a comparative approach to process optimization using traditional techniques and 3D simulation with Visual Components. A woodworking workshop is used as a case study. Results show significant efficiency improvements by addressing bottlenecks and testing workflow scenarios digitally.
Keywords: Production Efficiency, Process Optimization, Industry 4.0, Bottleneck Analysis, Smart Manufacturing.
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