Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, 8th in SI Units by Pearson

Chapter 39

Computer-integrated Manufacturing Systems

39.1 Introduction

39.2 Cellular Manufacturing

39.3 Flexible Manufacturing Systems

39.4 Mass Customization

39.5 Holonic Manufacturing

39.6 Just-in-time Production

39.7 Lean Manufacturing

39.8 Communications Networks in Manufacturing

39.9 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

39.10 Economic Considerations

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39.1 Flexible Manufacturing Systems in Large and Small Companies

 

• This chapter describes the effects of computer systems and communications networks on product development and manufacturing, and the integration of all related activities.
• The chapter begins by describing the principles of manned and untended manufacturing cells and their features, and how cells can be integrated ...