... .available at: 10.1016/j.ijnaoe.2017.09.005 . Karthik , G.V.S.K. and Deb , S. (2018), “ A methodology for assembly sequence optimization by hybrid cuckoo-search genetic algorithm ”, Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems , Vol. 17 No. 1 , pp. 47 - 59 , doi: 10.1142/S021968671850004X...

.... Robert Bogue can be contacted at: ROBBOGUE@aol.com © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 3D printing Additive manufacturing Applications Printing industry Manufacturing systems Additives In May 2013, 3D printing came to the public's attention and made headline news when...

... Lowest makespan cut Production planning Manufacturing systems © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 Problem formulation: Equation 1 Subject to: Equation 2 Equation 3 i = index of part, i=1,2,3, … ,n. j = index of machine, j=1,2,3, … ,m. k = index of operation, k=1,2,3...

... development of passive sensor grippers. Assembly Automation Manufacturing systems Conferences Quality Collaboration Gripper Reconfigurable Planning The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, hosted the 4th Bi‐annual CIRP Conference on Assembly Technologies and Systems. Researchers...

... and multistage manufacturing systems (MMS). The main focus is in delineating the different approaches, methods and techniques used with critical appraisal of their uses, applicability and limitations, based on which future research directions and a generic methodology are proposed. Design/methodology/approach...

... can be contacted at: shajahan@utem.edu.my © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Manufacturing systems Database management Design Additive manufacturing Taxonomy Design features Early additive manufacturing (AM) systems were unable to produce end‐use products due...

... of the specimens used should be as thin as possible to represent the thin adhesive layer used in adhesive joints. Adhesives Mechanical properties of materials Manufacturing systems Adhesive joints Moulds Design Specimens manufacturing Adhesively bonded joints are an increasing alternative...

... 2012 Manufacturing systems Assembly Machining fixture Machining error Error handling Compliance Workpiece dynamics Finite element method MEC = Machining error due to compliance MED = Machining error due to dynamics WFS = Workpiece‐fixture system These contact...

...Mohammad Kamal Uddin; Juha Puttonen; Sebastian Scholze; Aleksandra Dvoryanchikova; Jose Luis Martinez Lastra Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present an ontology‐based approach of context‐sensitive computing for the optimization of flexible manufacturing systems (FMS). Design/methodology...

... areas in manufacturing, inventory and distribution. In order to enhance profit due to the increased variety, manufacturing systems complexity should be considered and reduced. Modern manufacturing systems are highly automated and integrate many equipment for material processing, handling...

... at: mathias.gebauer@iwu.fraunhofer.de © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Advanced manufacturing technologies Laser beam melting Heat transfer components Metal components Additive manufacturing Electric drive vehicle Manufacturing systems Laser beam melting is an additive manufacturing...

... researchers. Richard Bloss can be contacted at: rbloss@umich.edu © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Automation Assembly Manufacturing systems Traditionally, machine tool builders thought that improvements to their machines meant that the machines would be faster and have...

... become more affordable, easier to use and simpler to maintain. More importantly, the cost of ownership must drop further and quality of materials must improve. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Rapid prototypes Manufacturing systems According to Graham (2000) , the use...

... be contacted at: robots@hotmail.com © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Manufacturing systems Production management Automation Robotics Festo has come a long way since it was established in 1925. The company supplies a full range of components for automation systems including controls...

... in the selection of appropriate technologies for MC. Manufacturing systems Rapid prototypes Mass customisation Daniel Eyers can be contacted at: eyersDR@cf.ac.uk © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 For manufacturers, the achievement of customised production conflicts...

..., dimensions, colour and assembly. Reconfigurable manufacturing environments (RMEs) are manufacturing systems that are designed to economically provide rapid response to changes in product design or demand, within specified part families (Merhabi et al., 2000). The RME manufacturing strategy differs...

... the powder bath sintering process. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 Automation Batch size Manufacturing systems Innovation Computer aided design Machine tools such as milling and turning equipment manufacture components by removing material from a solid block. Rapid...

... be contacted at: pgl7782@hit.edu.cn © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 Manufacturing systems Structural analysis design and theory Assembly Computer aided design The use of modular fixture seems to be a trend in the manufacturing field as it can meet the desire for greater...

...Karen Conneely; Yahia Zare Mehrjerdi Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a computer aided decision‐making model for flexible manufacturing system (FMS) situations when multiple conflicting objectives are addressed by the management. Design/methodology/approach It is assumed...

... are the ones to be targeted if one wants to reduce costs by new system concepts. It also shows that there is no “one step” procedure to bring down the costs in the above dramatic example. This has been recognized for a long time. At first one tried to tackle this situation by flexible manufacturing systems...