Title :
Pocket pagers in lots of one CIM
Author :
Strobel, R.A. ; Johnson, Andy
Author_Institution :
Motorola Inc., Boynton Beach, FL, USA
Abstract :
The Fusion program, a method for agile, flexible computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) at Motorola´s Paging Products Group, is discussed. Fusion´s CIM and automated assembly system can manufacture a wide variety of different products on the same production line. The development of the Fusion program and how it differs from its predecessor, the Bandit program, are described.<>
Keywords :
assembling; computer integrated manufacturing; flexible manufacturing systems; production control; CIM; FMS; Fusion program; USA; automated assembly system; computer integrated manufacturing; manufacturing industries; pagers; production line; Assembly; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer displays; Computer integrated manufacturing; Control systems; Costs; Manufacturing automation; Production facilities; Spatial databases; Technological innovation;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
