摘要:

General Motors (GM). instigators and driving force behind manufacturing automation protocol (MAP). recently unveiled a fully operational MAP-based computer network at its Truck and Bus Group assembly plant in Pontiac, Michegan, USA. It was described by Charles Katho, GM vice-president and group executive in charge of the Truck and Bus Group, as a factory: “which sets a pattern for the rest of the industrial world.”

DOI:10.1049/cm.1987.0018

出版商:IProdE    

年代:1987

数据来源: IET

摘要:

In a joint project, General Automation (GA) has linked its PM-Plus shop floor monitoring system to Real Time Business Systems' (RTBS) Manpack manufacturing control system software.

DOI:10.1049/cm.1987.0021

出版商:IProdE    

年代:1987

数据来源: IET

DOI:10.1049/cm.1987.0024

出版商:IProdE    

年代:1987

数据来源: IET

摘要:

By 1995, Austin Rover will have invested over £600M in its attempts to reach the ultimate goal of a “lights out” factory. James Marsh reports on the currrent state of technology at the Longbridge plant.

DOI:10.1049/cm.1987.0031

出版商:IProdE    

年代:1987

数据来源: IET

摘要:

Such is the cost of a CAD system that the desire to see quick pay-back is usually of great importance and hence can lead to disappointment. Here, Ian Williamson MIProdE, senior consultant with Peat Marwick McLintock, argues that to maximise the returns from CAD investment, attitudes have to be changed, of the CAD audit.

DOI:10.1049/cm.1987.0032

出版商:IProdE    

年代:1987

数据来源: IET

摘要:

Bob Worsley, divisional director of Hoskyns Industrial Systems, gives his views on how to get the best from CNC machines. From networking and protocols to PLCs and DNC, he explains what is needed for satisfactory implementation of an FMS.

DOI:10.1049/cm.1987.0033

出版商:IProdE    

年代:1987

数据来源: IET

摘要:

Physical security is the business of the Chubb Lock company. In this booming market, the handling of manufacturing capacity, stock and delivery are all vital to success. By the gradual implementation of ASK Manman software, Chubb can now react more easily to market changes.

DOI:10.1049/cm.1987.0034

出版商:IProdE    

年代:1987

数据来源: IET

摘要:

With his experience of CAD, as a user and a consultant, Roger Mortimore, managing director of EXPROCAD Services Limited, is in a better position than most to comment on the merits, or otherwise, of a CAD system. Here he gives his personal assessment of two CAD systems which run in his company.

DOI:10.1049/cm.1987.0035

出版商:IProdE    

年代:1987

数据来源: IET

摘要:

ICL Manufacturing Operations of Kidsgrove are in the process of implementing a MAP system. Sam Tulip reports on the philosophy behind KIDMAP.

DOI:10.1049/cm.1987.0036

出版商:IProdE    

年代:1987

数据来源: IET

DOI:10.1049/cm.1987.0037

出版商:IProdE    

年代:1987

数据来源: IET