// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM
Cell Manufacturing
Cell manufacturing is a production layout where machines and workstations are grouped together in a 'cell' to produce a family of similar products. This reduces movement and improves flow.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Cell Manufacturing is a lean production layout strategy that groups dissimilar machines and workstations into a 'manufacturing cell' to process a family of parts or products, minimizing material handling, reducing work-in-progress, and improving throughput and quality.
BACKGROUND
Lean manufacturing is a management system built on three principles: produce only what is needed, when it is needed; correct abnormalities as soon as they occur; and empower workers to improve the process themselves.
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- Manufacturing cell
- Work cell
- Production cell
- Group technology layout
USAGE NOTE
Cell manufacturing is often implemented to reduce lead times and improve flexibility for specific product lines.