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Modern Manufacturing Systems: An Information Technology Perspective

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Computer-Assisted Management and Control of Manufacturing Systems

Part of the book series: Advanced Manufacturing ((ADVMANUF))

Abstract

Manufacturing systems perform many activities and operations that can be monitored and controlled at several levels of abstractions [1–3]. A modern manufacturing system has to be able to adapt to quick internal and external changes. To this end, a variety of successful models and control techniques have been developed during the last two decades, which are based on the principles and tools of information technology (IT) and management science. At the technological level the current developments in manufacturing systems stem from the advances in machine tools, robots and controllers. Both direct numerical control (DNC) and computer numerical control (CNC) use adaptive techniques to optimize machine operations, while robotic systems provide new solutions for manufacturing tasks such as material handling, assembly, welding, and spray painting.

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