Computer-integrated manufacturing /

Rehg, James A.

Computer-integrated manufacturing / James A. Rehg, Henry W. Kraebber - 3rd ed. - Upper Saddle River : Pearson Prentice Hall, [2004] - xvii, 574 p. : ill. ; 24 cm + 1 computer laser optical disc (4 3/4 in.)

Includes bibliographical references and index

This text is written to provide the technologist or engineer with a complete overview of the computer-integrated enterprise. It effectively accomplishes this goal by: Describing the different types of manufacturing systems or production strategies used by industries worldwide, and showing how the technology is used to solve actual industrial problems. Going beyond the description of automated machines and software solutions to discuss all factors necessary for a successful CIM implementation. Discussing the impact of CIM on all major elements of an enterprise-product design, shop floor technology, and manufacturing production and operational control systems. Providing a convincing argument for implementing CIM so that the enterprise will be competitive in the global market

Accompanying CD-rom

9780131134133 . 9780131134133 . £39.99


Computer integrated manufacturing systems
Technology.
Industrial chemistry & manufacturing technologies
Computer aided manufacture (CAM)
Educational: Technology