Erika S. Puga-Velazquez

Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Hospital Dr. Gustavo Fricke

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Erika S. Puga-Velazquez is a researcher specializing in the modeling and coordination of automated manufacturing systems, with a particular focus on flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Her work bridges theoretical control models and industrial standards, making significant contributions to the efficient and reliable operation of modern factories. Her most cited paper, "Hybrid Architecture for Coordination of AGVs in FMS" (2014, 13 citations), introduces a hybrid control architecture that uses Petri nets and the ISA-95 industrial standard to coordinate AGV motion, enabling task-based equipment and storage coordination. This work is complemented by her 2015 paper on motion coordination using Petri nets (6 citations) and her 2013 paper presenting a systematic modeling framework for automated manufacturing systems (6 citations). Together, these contributions establish a clear methodology for modeling discrete-event dynamics in manufacturing, offering a practical, standards-aligned approach to system design. Puga-Velazquez’s research is particularly valuable for engineers and researchers seeking to integrate advanced control strategies with real-world industrial protocols, and her work continues to inform the development of smarter, more flexible production environments.