Advanced manufacturing technologies (AMTs) are perceived by companies to be an important element in surpassing competitiveness. However, excelling in today’s market is not as simple as the acquisition of new technologies alone. To achieve the desired benefits, the structure and infrastructure of organizations must match to ensure that the implementation of technologies lead to the expected bene...

This paper presents an overview and guidance for manufacturing companies which are preparing to invest in Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT). The purpose of this paper is to introduce AMT to Local context and explain the reasons why the company may encounter problems with adopting AMT. In addition to that, the author suggests many avenues to look at AMT applications and the many suggestion...

New trends and demands of the automotive industry have dramatically influenced the requirements and processes of tool and die manufacturing over the last years and have led to new, serious and often incoherent challenges for the tool and die makers which have to rethink and redefine their concepts for manufacturing, machinery and production management. To assist in establishing advanced process...

The escalating complexity and competitiveness in the market place require firms to constantly review and modify their strategy and the way they operate in order to survive and sustain their market positions. For manufacturing firms, adoption of more advanced manufacturing techniques is necessary for these firms to remain competitive and achieve the desired performance. In this advanced environm...

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...

Three approaches to development of new manufacturing systems are discussed. The technology oriented approach is exemplified through Computer-IntegratedManufacturing (CIM). A human oriented approach is also described. The utmost alternative is called Human-Integrated-Manufacturing (HIM). A third, combined, approach is called Computer-Human-Integrated-Manufacturing (CHIM). Swedish manufacturers a...

Virtual reality is a technology which is often regarded as a natural extension to 3D computer graphics with advanced input and output devices. This technology has only recently matured enough to warrant serious engineering applications. The integration of this new technology with software systems for engineering, design, and manufacturing will provide a new boost to the field of computer-aided ...

Virtual manufacturing enterprises (VMEs) are a current, viable, and strategic form of organization for business and other organizations. The perspectives described in this literature review are based upon a basic cluster analysis that identified and classified papers into homogenous subgroups with meaningful themes, or categories. These general themes are related to strategies for business orga...