INTELLIGENT ASSEMBLY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

摘要

A manufacturing system and method for manufacturing a product include storing product-related information with the product during at least one of a time of manufacture and during the life of the part after manufacturing. The product-related information may be stored on one or more tags secured to a portion of the product and may be used to facilitate or control an aspect of manufacturing. During manufacturing, product-related information may be updated, for example, to reflect completion of a manufacturing operation. Product-related information, such as maintenance and warranty information, may also be recorded after manufacturing, such as during the service life of the product.