Title :
Multi-agent environment for process planning elaboration
Author :
Depince, P. ; Amara, H. ; Hascoët, J.Y.
Author_Institution :
Inst. de Recherche en Commun. et Cybernetique de Nantes, France
Abstract :
Presents the development of a CAPP framework based on a multi-agent architecture. It generates nonlinear process plans (NLPP) and will allow interactivity with the process planners. The multi-agent architecture is discussed and detailed.
Keywords :
computer aided production planning; machining; multi-agent systems; CAPP framework; computer aided process planning; multi-agent environment; nonlinear process plans; process planners; process planning elaboration; Artificial intelligence; CADCAM; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer integrated manufacturing; Fixtures; Humans; Machining; Manufacturing processes; Physics computing; Process planning;
Conference_Titel :
Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation, 2001. Proceedings. 2001 8th IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Antibes-Juan les Pins, France
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7241-7
DOI :
10.1109/ETFA.2001.997782