Title :
Computer integrated manufacturing
Author :
Ralston, Don ; Munton, Tony
Author_Institution :
IBM United Kingdom Limited, Croydon, UK
fDate :
8/1/1987 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
CADCAM alone is not CIM, but engineering data lies at the heart of CIM. This article discusses today´s business challenges, the need for integration and one key element of CIM ¿ the engineering database. Finally, the financial implications and the necessary steps to implementation of a company-wide CIM strategy are described.
Keywords :
CAD/CAM; DP management; database management systems; manufacturing computer control; manufacturing data processing; CADCAM; CIM; DP management; computer integrated manufacturing; engineering database; financial implications; manufacturing DP; manufacturing computer control;
Journal_Title :
Computer-Aided Engineering Journal
DOI :
10.1049/cae:19870039
