Using computer controlled physical models to analyze computer integrated manufacturing systems
Authors:
Bob.E. White
Affiliation:
Department of Industrial Engineering, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Abstract:
It is usually difficult to design and install complex computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) systems without a large amount of time spent on debugging. In many cases miniature computer controlled physical models can provide information that reduces the time spent in the design and installation of larger systems. This paper describes how miniature physical models can be used to help industrial engineers design and install CIM systems.