A production control system for a matrix cell production plant (1) having an arrangement of matrix cells (2), each of which is configured to execute production processes, having logistics means which are configured to execute logistics processes and having a superordinate control logic (4) which is configured to control the matrix cells (2) and the logistics means. Proprietary data models of the matrix cells (2) and logistics means are linked via at least one ontology unit, thereby providing a continuous data flow between the matrix cells (2) and the logistics means. In dependence on the data in the data stream, production processes are automatically definable and executable in the individual matrix cells (2). Logistics processes are automatically definable and executable in individual logistics means.

Apparatuses and methods for operating at least two tools in a first and at least a second processing area, wherein in each processing area a number of machining locations is assigned to the tool by which first components carried by a component web are conveyed along a track through the first and the at least second processing area, wherein the total number of tools in the apparatus is less than the number of machining locations in each processing area, wherein the track comprises a number of partial paths corresponding to the number of machining locations, wherein the tool of each processing area is adapted such as to couple respective second components to respective first components at each associated machining location in its processing area, and wherein the apparatus comprises a control unit adapted to operate in response to a conveying movement of the component web along the track.

A manufacturing matrix can include a plurality of work cells. The manufacturing matrix can include a plurality of robotic arms disposed in the plurality of work cells to produce a construction product. The manufacturing matrix can include a storage location to store inventory including at least one of the material, the tool, the subassembly of the construction product, or a completed construction product. The manufacturing matrix can include a transportation system to move the inventory within the manufacturing matrix. The manufacturing matrix can include a data processing system communicably coupled with the plurality of robotic arms and the transportation system. The data processing system can provide a first instruction to a first robotic arm cell and a second instruction to a second robotic arm of the second work cell.