Systems Approach to Computer-Integrated Design and Manufacturing [Paperback]

To survive in globally competitive markets manufacturers are going to have to develop a system for mass customization of products. This valuable resource is designed to prepare readers for the future by training them in the latest technologies and processes in the areas of design, manufacturing, and tools of integration.Introduction to Computer-Integrated Design and ManufacturingSystems.

Computer-Aided Design: Design Process, CAD Hardware, ComputerGraphics, and Transformations.

Geometric Modeling.

Concurrent Engineering.

Computer-Aided Process Planning.

Computer Control of Manufacturing Systems.

Automated Material-Handling and Storage Systems.

Robotic Systems.

Quality Engineering, Statistical Process Control, and AutomatedInspection Systems.

Manufacturing Planning and Control Systems.

Just-In-Time Manufacturing Systems.

Group Technology and Cellular Manufacturing Systems.

Flexible Manufacturing Systems.

Enterprise Integration, CIM, and Future Trends.

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Nanua Singh is the author of Systems Approach to Computer-Integrated Design and Manufacturing, published by Wiley.Intense Global Competition… Mass Customization Of Products… Complex New Technologies— Are You Ready for the 21st Century? Systems Approach to Computer Integrated Design and Manufacturing Nanua Singh, Wayne State University For manufacturing enterprises to survive in the next century, they need to understand the latest concepts, business processes, and technologies in Computer-Integrated Design and Manufacturing. This one-stop reference provides up-to-date coverage of the most important topics in the field. This invaluable resource provides quantitative analysis of computer-inl(