Flexible Manufacturing

In search of optimality: A systems technologist goes east [from New Zealand!]

by Peter Mellalieu

Mellalieu, P. J. (1983). In search of optimality: A systems technologist goes east. Overseas study report. Wellington, New Zealand: Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR).

In 1983, the author undertook a period of post-doctoral study based in the operations research departments at... more In 1983, the author undertook a period of post-doctoral study based in the operations research departments at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Lancaster University, England. The objectives of the overseas study were to report on practical developments in using systems technologies applied to planning activities. Of special concern was the application of such techniques to strategic planning and R&D planning. The report details the itinerary of the tour, observations, and recommendations.

The important developments observed were:

In business situations there is a strong emphasis in providing computer-based end-user oriented systems often using graphics and microcomputers

Artificial intelligence approaches, especially expert systems have already begun to be used by industrial practitioners.

In the United States, research into the planning and operation of flexible manufacturing systems (such as networks of robots) is a topic of high concern amongst operations researchers.

Strategic management is developing a strong discipline in its own right, with traditional operations research techniques being viewed as one of many available analytical tools.

The availability of both software and hardware computer technologies far exceeds the capacity of even large organisations to identify where the technology could be applied, what benefits might occur and how to adopt the technology.

The report recommends that New Zealand’s principle industrial and scientific organisation (DSIR) should play a major role in encouraging the construction of a ‘knowledge infrastructure’ that facilitates effective communication of technological know-how between national knowledge centers. The first generation of such an infrastructure are now emerging, but in a fragmented fashion. DSIR’s attention should focus on the strategic specification of the knowledge infrastructure needed by New Zealand in 1990. This specification will then identify pilot projects that should be commissioned over the next five years to provide the necessary base of experience for the detailed systems design. The report details specific proposals for achieving the recommendations.

The holonic approach for flexible production a theoretical framework

by Gandolfo Dominici

This paper discusses the body of knowledge about Holonic Approach to theoretically demonstrate how Holonic Production... more This paper discusses the body of knowledge about Holonic Approach to theoretically demonstrate how Holonic Production System (HPS) can be a convincing choice to overcome the problems of traditional production systems? architectures. Today, enterprises are trying to find ways to manage the growing environmental complexity that is well described by Complex Systems Theory (CST). After the focus on the main problem regarding environmental complexity, the Holonic system and the Holonic Production System will be analyzed. The paper will focus the potential of HPS to adapt and react to changes in the business environment whilst being able to maintain systemic synergies and coordination through the holonic structure where functional production units are simultaneously autonomous and cooperative.

L'ANALYSE POÉTIQUE EN CLASSE DE FLE

by Ece Korkut

Modélisation De La Qualité De Production D'Une Cellule Flexible D'Usinage Réactive= Modelling of the Production Quality of a Reactive Flexible Manufacturing Cell

by maher Lazreg

Classification of flexible manufacturing systems

by Suresh Sethi

Flexible Delivery of Practical Learning Experiences through the Internet

by Clive Ferguson

Wong, K.K., Ferguson, C., Florance, J., Baliga, B. and Jones, T. (1999) ‘Flexible Delivery of Practical Learning Experience Through the Internet: The Remotely Operated CNC Machine Teaching Project’ Proceedings of the Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia Biannual Forum, Geelong, Australia. Sept. 1999.

Flexible Delivery of Practical Learning Experiences through the Internet

by Clive Ferguson

Wong, K.K., Ferguson, C., Florance, J., Baliga, B. and Jones, T. (1999) ‘Flexible Delivery of Practical Learning Experience Through the Internet: The Remotely Operated CNC Machine Teaching Project’ Proceedings of the Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia Biannual Forum, Geelong, Australia. Sept. 1999.

Internet Access to a Flexible Manufacturing Cell

by Clive Ferguson

Ferguson, C, and Florence J., ‘Internet Access to a Flexible Manufacturing Cell’ Proceedings of the International Symposium on Manufacturing Systems, World Manufacturing Congress. Durham, U.K September 1999

This was a pioneering project in the use of the internet to faciltate student access and control of machine tools.... more This was a pioneering project in the use of the internet to faciltate student access and control of machine tools.

This (historic) paper describes the Global Machine Tools (GlobalMT) project developed to provide off-campus students flexible access, through their home computers, to the computer-controlled tools within the school's flexible manufacturing cell. It focuses on the development of the system and discusses many of the practical issues associated with live web-based video, sound, and the provision of a booking system, alsong with safety concerns.
The completion of this project marks a significant step towards provising key features necessary for the Internet based control of the full flexible manufactruing system (FMS) facility.The current facility provides significant cost and time advantages for remotely based distance education students and allows them access at theoptimum time to support their studies and accommodate their employment and family responsibilities.
System development plans for the immediate future as well as discussion on possible developments for later consideration are also discussed.

Reorganización Productiva En Los Puestos De Trabajo”

by xavier Coller