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Synopsis

The development of computer integrated manufacturing technology will be well served by this outstanding reference handbook. More than just a technology overview, it provides for the specialist and layman alike - a current, thorough, comprehensive introduction to CIM and the whole array of new "smart" integrated manufacturing technology - profiling the next generation of high-productivity machine tools, high-tech manufacturing systems, robots, and other intelligent machines.

Written in a concise, understandable style, and well illustrated with numerous charts, graphs, diagrams and photographs, this complete resource gives the scientist, manager, engineer, and technician accurate descriptions of the technology and application areas in the field of Computer - Integrated Manufacturing (CIM).

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Introduces the subject and the array of new "smart" technology. Profiles high-productivity machine tools, high-tech manufacturing systems, robots. Includes a basic glossary, organizations list, acronyms and abbreviations list. (Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.)

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Commentary

Manufacturing has entered a revolutionary period of change caused by the convergence of three powerful trends:

• The rapid advancement and spread of higher quality and improved manufacturing productivity capabilities worldwide has created intense competition on a global scale.
• The emergence of advanced manufacturing technologies is dramatically changing both the products and processes of modern manufacturing.
• Changes in traditional management and labor practices, organizational structures, team building, and decision-making criteria represent new sources of competitiveness and introduce new strategic opportunities.

These trends are interrelated and their effects are already being felt by the U.S. manufacturing community. Future competitiveness for manufacturers worldwide will depend on their response to these trends.

Based on the recent performance of U.S. manufacturers, efforts to respond to the challenges posed by new competition, technology, and managerial opportunities have been slow improving. Domestic markets that were once secure have been assailed by a growing number of foreign competitors producing high quality goods at low prices.

In a number of areas, such as employment (downsizing), full capacity utilization, research and development expenditures, and capital investment, the trends in U.S. manufacturing over the last decade have been improving to keep pace with major foreign competitors, such as Japan and Pacific Rim countries. There is still evidence that some U.S. manufacturers have neglected the manufacturing function, have overemphasized product development at the expense of process improvements, and have not begun to make the adjustments that will be necessary to be competitive.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments

Part I - System Fundamentals
1. The Need for Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
2. Description of CIM System Elements

Part II - Application of Computer - Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
3. Application of CIM
4. Planning for CIM Implementation
5. CIM Design Analysis
6. CIM Procurement
7. Installation of CIM
8. Operation of CIM

Part III - Technology Assessment
9. Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Technology Assessment
10. Projected Trends in CIM Technology

Part IV - Competitiveness
11. U.S. Industry Performance
12. Assessment of World-Class Competition

Appendix A Points of Contact
Appendix B Glossary
Appendix C Bibliography
Appendix D Acronyms and Abbreviations
Index

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