...S.O. Onuh; K.K.B. Hon The problem of inaccuracies of models manufactured by layer manufacturing technology has greatly limited its intended level of exploitations especially in the down‐stream applications and integration into the FMS and CIM. The principles of cellular manufacturing together...

...Angel Martinez Sanchez Studies some of the factors that played a role in Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) implementation management in Spanish industry. Increases in production, flexibility and technical experience, and improved safety and working conditions, were considered the three main...

... were produced by the production co‐ordinator; preliminary drawings were issued to the production engineering manager by the designer. © MCB UP Limited 1994 CADCAM Customers FMS Integration Product design Product development Quality Time‐to‐market The competitive arena has...

... of scale. This has influenced the design of production systems, where the principles of flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) and just‐in‐time (JIT) are recognized as effective techniques for enabling corporate objectives to be met. By a combination of the principles of FMS and JIT, flexibility and reduced...

..., software structure, and the human‐centred approach adopted. Surmises that the key to the distributed systems effectiveness lies in co‐ordination and co‐operation between the area and cell levels rather than information. Batch production CADCAM Computer‐integrated manufacturing Flexibility FMS...

...J. Hollingum Examines the progressive introduction of a large FMS by Bendix Heavy Vehicles. Discusses the reasons for installing FMS: the need for batch production, reduction of labour content, and reduction of in‐process inventory, as well as details of the system itself, in particular scheduling...

..., as well as a framework based on the method. States that these developments are directed towards the production of a modular specification method for manufacturing method systems and further research will address the issue of manufacturing integration. © MCB UP Limited 1990 FMS Manufacturing...

...A. Kochan Considers the installation of a flexible manufacturing system at French aero engine manufacturer SNECMA. Examines the preliminary study,the computer hierarchy of the FMS, the physical layout, the workforce and training, and the problems encountered. Concludes that while there have been...

...A. Kochan Discusses the adoption of FMS by the French armaments industry in the face of smaller orders, an increasingly competitive market and worn out machinery. Summarises the control hierarchy for the adopted FMS and operational aspects of the system. Concludes that FMS offers benefits in human...

...A. Kochan Considers the state of linked machining cells manufacture as an accepted manufacturing tool. Describes various new products in the FMS sector, including a laser processing cell which can be incorporated into a machining cell. EMO Technology no longer a risk design tool handling system...

..., and monitoring. Surmises that as a result of its philosophy FMT will be able to meet a growing demand for flexible interactions between multiple cells. © MCB UP Limited 1990 Cells Computer systems FMS Modular production Production engineering Software FMT aims to SATE demand programs...

...A. Kochan Discusses the use of flexible machining systems as a solution when volumes are too low to justify a transfer line. Considers the example of a new engine produced by Francaise de Mecanique for top‐range cars, the first time the company has used FMS. Surmises that the reasons for adopting...

...I.B. Brodbeck Examines the facts that have led to the adoption of an FMS installation and CADCAM system. Discusses the requirements of the installation: complete machining, off‐line tool and jig preparation,full computer integration, and organisation of resources. Concludes that although...

.... To date, the ITP cell controller has been used in four cells, two in Italy, both at Ansaldo Components in Genoa, and two in the USA, the latter implemented by ITP Boston, the American sister company of ITP Automazione. The second Ansaldo system (an FMS) produces steam turbine blades (see The FMSMagazine...

... Examines the manufacturing methods utilised by a UK concrete mixer producer – Belle Engineering. Describes how the constant review of manufacturing methods has led to the installation of four robotised welding cells, a sheet metal FMS and CAD/CAM, and the beneficial effect that the system has had...