Flexible Manufacturing Systems: Methods and StudiesAndrew Kusiak |
Contents
A Review of Modeling | 3 |
The Continuous Acquisition of Automation to Reduce | 29 |
Scale Vs Scope Considerations in the CIMFMS Factory | 45 |
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activities additional algorithm analysis application approach assigned associated assumed automation capacity carts cell centres changes complete components considered constraints conveyor cost cycle decision defined detailed determine developed discussed dynamic economic effective efficiency Engineering evaluation example existing expert system facilities factors Figure Flexible Manufacturing Systems flow function given graph handling human important increase initial input interaction inventory knowledge limited load machine Management manual material matrix means measure method minimize nodes objective operation optimal output pallet performance period planning plant possible presented problem procedure production proposed queue reduce represented resource robot routing rules scheduling selection sequence shown similar simulation solution solving specific station Step structure Table tasks tool transfer unit variables variety various