International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 2003
This paper presents research work that is aiming to extend an existing architecture that integrat... more This paper presents research work that is aiming to extend an existing architecture that integrates Virtual Reality (VR) capabilities with simulation and engineering tools for remote collaboration. Based on the work performed at an Engineering Centre, closely linked to industry, a couple of examples that are developed in real manufacturing contexts are described and discussed. The discussion justifies a step
Shop floor control in batch type manufacturing environment is regarded by the current research co... more Shop floor control in batch type manufacturing environment is regarded by the current research community as a very complex task. This paper claims that the complexity is a result of the system approach were inflexible decisions are being made at a too early stage in the manufacturing process. It proposes a method that introduces flexibility and dynamics and thus simplifies the decision making in production planning. The SFC method, which is a module of production management system, proposes that in order to introduce flexibility routings should be regarded as a variable. Each expert will generate routine that meets his needs at the time of need and thereby increase dramatically manufacturing efficiency.
International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 2003
This paper presents research work that is aiming to extend an existing architecture that integrat... more This paper presents research work that is aiming to extend an existing architecture that integrates Virtual Reality (VR) capabilities with simulation and engineering tools for remote collaboration. Based on the work performed at an Engineering Centre, closely linked to industry, a couple of examples that are developed in real manufacturing contexts are described and discussed. The discussion justifies a step
Shop floor control in batch type manufacturing environment is regarded by the current research co... more Shop floor control in batch type manufacturing environment is regarded by the current research community as a very complex task. This paper claims that the complexity is a result of the system approach were inflexible decisions are being made at a too early stage in the manufacturing process. It proposes a method that introduces flexibility and dynamics and thus simplifies the decision making in production planning. The SFC method, which is a module of production management system, proposes that in order to introduce flexibility routings should be regarded as a variable. Each expert will generate routine that meets his needs at the time of need and thereby increase dramatically manufacturing efficiency.
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