A fuzzy goal programming-based approach is used to solve a proposed multi-objective linear programming model and simultaneously handle two important problems in cellular manufacturing systems, viz. cell formation and layout design. Considerations of intra-cell layout, the intra-cell material handling can be calculated exactly. The advantages of the proposed model are considering machining cos...

The material handling systems are one of the key components of the most modern manufacturing systems. The sensory signals of material handling systems are nonlinear and have unique characteristics. It is very difficult to encode and classify these signals by using multipurpose methods. In this study, performances of multiple generic methods were studied for the diagnostic of the pneumatic syste...

 In this paper, we describe aspects related to learning and learning assessment including pedagogy, cognition, pilot study and results from the study. This study is conducted for an educational module on “10 Principles of Materials Handling”. This module along with another titled “Analysis and Design of Integrated Material Handling Systems” constitute a system of multimedia educational tools f...

Varieties of robotic grippers are developed with high flexibility and multi-functional approaches. In this paper, the study is an innovative approach of a gripper for handling variable size, shape and weight of unpacked food products i.e. ‘Vacuum Gripper of Robots’ which is working on Bernoulli Principle for generating a high-speed flow between the gripper plate and product surface thereby crea...

In the manufacturing line, there is a material handling system which transfers an item from one machine to other machine. One of the simplest material handling systems is RGV(Rail Guided Vehicle) system. In this system, RGV moves only backward and forward on the guided rail and it executes the job which consists of two location information; 'From location', 'To location'. When the RGV gets a jo...