Title :
Growing an automated production line
Author_Institution :
Allen-Bradley Co., Milwaukee, WI, USA
Abstract :
The operation of the line on which Allen-Bradley Co. manufactures its World Contract products is described. The design development of this flexible computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) facility are examined. The system control architecture is discussed. Several system upgrades are also described.<>
Keywords :
computer integrated manufacturing; flexible manufacturing systems; CIM; FMS; USA; automated production line; computer integrated manufacturing; design development; system control architecture; Assembly; Circuits; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer integrated manufacturing; Control systems; Humans; Investments; Marketing and sales; Personnel; Production facilities;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
