Impulse-Based Manufacturing Technologies

Virtual Training for Manufacturing and Maintenance based on Web3D Technologies

In this paper, we (i) introduce the Computer-Based Training (CBT) context, in particular CBT that employs Virtual Reality (VR) technologies; (ii) describe the generic environment we developed to allow the employment of immersive hardware in Web3D applications, (iii) describe the immersive Virtual Training (iVT) application we have built for the training of industrial maintenance personnel.

Organic Photovoltaics: Technologies and Manufacturing

Collaboration Technologies for Global Manufacturing

One impact of the globalization of manufacturing is the growing requirement for teams that are not colocated to collaborate using shared information. In this paper, we present our approach to instituting and assessing collaboration technologies for manufacturing applications. We provide a brief overview of Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) and groupware and discuss some potential uses ...

Technologies for Robust Agile Manufacturing

* Department of Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics † Department of Computer Engineering and Science ‡ Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering ABSTRACT This paper describes advances in developing key software, sensing/control, and parts-handling technologies enabling robust operation of an agile manufacturing workcell. In particular, we discuss: a modular software architecture...

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies: Literature Review

With the emphasis on reducing costs and increasing efficiency, a record number of companies are embarking on different forms of advance manufacturing technologies (AMT). AMT are broadly defined by many authors (small and chen, Sheppard and stock) as “ an automated production system of people, machines and tools for the planning and control of the production process, including the procurement of...