Multi-Agent Systems (MAS) have been extensively used in the automation of manufacturing systems. However, similar to other distributed systems, autonomous agents’ interaction in the Automated Manufacturing Systems (AMS) can potentially lead to runtime behavioral failures including deadlocks. Deadlocks can cause major financial consequences by negatively affecting the production cost and time. A...

Agent-based technology has been taken as an important approach for developing advanced manufacturing systems. Learning is one of the key techniques for implementing such systems. This paper proposes some learning issues in agent-based manufacturing systems for further discussion in the working group. As examples, the paper describes two implemented learning mechanisms and presents some experime...

This paper revolves around the impact of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies in Indian Manufacturing industries. Statistics inculcates that a number of industries subsists, which are using different forms of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT). “Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT)” is a generic term, depicting an assembly of manufacturing technologies, which combines both scope and ...

The current day manufacturing environment is characterized by numerous challenges and changes. A typical manufacturing company faces constantly changing product volumes and mix. It is commonly recognized that traditional manufacturing systems do not fit to present market competition and a shift is needed. A great amount of research efforts has been put on looking for new manufacturing systems. ...

AWMS Automated Welding Manufacturing System project EAI – External Authoring Interface ISO – International Organization for Standardization JPEG – Joint Photographic Experts Group NAMT – National Advanced Manufacturing Testbed NIST – National Institute of Standards and Technology NML – Neutral Messaging Language RCS – Real-Time Control System RRC – Robotics Research Corporation VRB – VRML Revie...

A short historical view of process automation in China is provided. The development of essential aspects of process automation, including Distributed Control System (DCS), Advanced Process Control (APC) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES), are discussed in detail. The contribution of local process automation companies, i.e. SUPCON, and HOLLYSYS are highlighted.

The recent advances in sensor and communication technologies can provide the foundations for linking the physical manufacturing facility and machine world to the cyber world of Internet applications. The coupled manufacturing cyber-physical system is envisioned to handle the actual operations in the physical world while simultaneously monitor them in the cyber world with the help of advanced da...

Industrial manufacturing of injectable drug products presents very different and difficult challenges when compared to other industrial manufacturing applications. In order to enhance patient safety and ensure product quality the Pharmaceutical Industry has been implementing systems called Advanced Aseptic Processing (AAP) systems. Advanced Aseptic Processing systems utilize advanced forms of a...