Toward adaptive modelling & simulation for IMS: The Adaptive Capability Maturity Model and future challenges.

Summary This paper intends to provide an overview of the design approaches of simulation and modelling in Intelligent Manufacturing System (IMS) context. We focus on adaptive capability of the simulation models pushed by the introduction of new paradigms, i.e. intelligent product and Internet of Things. A Capability Maturity Model will be proposed for adaptive capability assessment and will be illustrated from our past researches. We will conclude discussing a set of challenging prospects.