Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing: Establishing Bridges for More Sustainable Manufacturing Systems

Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing: Establishing Bridges for More Sustainable Manufacturing Systems
Author: Francisco J. G. Silva
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 1237
Release: 2023-08-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3031381653

This book reports on cutting-edge research and developments in manufacturing, giving a special emphasis to solutions fostering automation, sustainability and health, safety and well-being at work. Topics cover manufacturing process analysis and optimization, supply chain management, quality control, as well as human factors and logistics. They highlight the role and advantages of intelligent systems and technologies, discussing current best-practices and challenges to cope with in the near future. Based on proceedings of the 32nd edition of the International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, FAIM 2023, held on June 18–22, 2023, in Porto, Portugal, this second volume of a 2-volume set provides academics and professionals with extensive information on innovative strategies for industrial management in the era of industry 5.0.

5th International Conference on Digital Enterprise Technology

5th International Conference on Digital Enterprise Technology
Author: Alain Bernard
Publisher: Editions Publibook
Total Pages: 884
Release: 2010
Genre:
ISBN: 2748345983

Digital Enterprise Technology (DET) is more than a concept. Companies arc facing new challenges in a context where the references are mostly numerical. Nowadays, digital methods and tools arc widely generalized. DET 2008 allowed excellent exchanges about "the collection of systems and methods for the digital modelling and analysis of the global product development and realisation process, in the context of lifecycle management". This book of proceedings gives a short vices of the keynotes and proposes the text of the papers that have been presented during DET 2008. This gives a clear view of the actual state of the art and of the industrial needs. This book of proceedings is organized with respect to the topics that were addressed during the conference.

Proceedings of the 34th International MATADOR Conference

Proceedings of the 34th International MATADOR Conference
Author: Srichand Hinduja
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 486
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1447106474

Presented here are 73 refereed papers given at the 34th MATADOR Conference held at UMIST in July 2004. The MATADOR series of conferences covers the topics of Manufacturing Automation and Systems Technology, Applications, Design, Organisation and Management, and Research. The 34th proceedings contains original papers contributed by researchers from many countries on different continents. The papers cover both the technological aspect of manufacturing processes; and the systems, business and management features of manufacturing enterprise. The papers in this volume reflect: - the importance of manufacturing to international wealth creation; - the necessity of responsiveness and agility of manufacturing companies to meet market-led requirements and international change; - the role of information technology and electronic communications in the growth of global manufacturing enterprises; - the impact of new technologies, new materials and processes, on the ability to produce goods of higher quality, more quickly, to meet markets needs at a lower cost. Some of the major generic developments which have taken place in these areas since the 33rd MATADOR conference was held in 2000 are reported in this volume.

Process Planning and Scheduling for Distributed Manufacturing

Process Planning and Scheduling for Distributed Manufacturing
Author: Lihui Wang
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 441
Release: 2007-05-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1846287529

This is the first book to focus on emerging technologies for distributed intelligent decision-making in process planning and dynamic scheduling. It has two sections: a review of several key areas of research, and an in-depth treatment of particular techniques. Each chapter addresses a specific problem domain and offers practical solutions to solve it. The book provides a better understanding of the present state and future trends of research in this area.

Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Production Research – Americas

Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Production Research – Americas
Author: Fernando Deschamps
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 746
Release: 2023-07-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3031361210

This book presents the proceedings of the conference and provides valuable insights into the issues facing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), particularly in the areas of sustainable operations and digitalization. It comprises a series of papers presented at the conference, covering topics such as: challenges faced by SMEs in a post-pandemic era; digitalization and its impact on SMEs; sustainable operations in SMEs; international market performance improvement in SMEs; SMEs infrastructure and integration with research, development, and innovation institutions; and SMEs participation in business networks. The papers offer a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing SMEs and provides practical solutions for those looking to help their organizations thrive in a rapidly changing business environment.

Handbook of Enterprise Integration

Handbook of Enterprise Integration
Author: Mostafa Hashem Sherif
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 730
Release: 2009-11-09
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1420078224

Maintaining compatibility among all affected network and application interfaces of modern enterprise systems can quickly become costly and overwhelming. This handbook presents the knowledge and practical experience of a global group of experts from varying disciplines to help you plan and implement enterprise integration projects that respond to bu