• DocumentCode
    1875413
  • Title

    The evolution of automation in the 21st century

  • Author

    McKown, C. Gregg

  • Author_Institution
    GAARD Autom. Inc., Portland, OR, USA
  • fYear
    1993
  • fDate
    12-14 Oct 1993
  • Firstpage
    2
  • Lastpage
    4
  • Abstract
    The history of automation since the Industrial Revolution is briefly outlined. A shift to order-based production and flexibility is noted. 2 key issues for the 21st. century are discussed; commitment, and flexibility. 7 points to be addressed are set forth
  • Keywords
    industrial control; 21st. century; automation; commitment; flexible manufacturing; order-based production; Automatic control; Companies; Computer integrated manufacturing; Control systems; Costs; Layout; Manufacturing automation; Materials requirements planning; Robotic assembly; Robotics and automation;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Northcon/93. Conference Record
  • Conference_Location
    Portland, OR
  • Print_ISBN
    0-7803-9972-2
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/NORTHC.1993.505022
  • Filename
    505022
    • Link To Document
    https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=49&DC=1875413