IML 425E - Comp.Integra.Manufact. (CIM)

Course Objectives

1. To introduce the computer integrated manufacturing technologies used in both the product development and realization processes
2. To evaluate, compare and discuss the effectiveness of the CIM technologies.

Course Description

Computer networks and database systems. Product Realization Systems. Review of Part Specification and CADD. Integrated Product/Process Development: Concurrent Engineering, QFD and FMEA Methods. Computer-Aided Process Planning, Manufacturing Process Automation and Control: Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Architecture and CNC Programming. Programmable Logic Controllers. Industrial Robotics, AGV’s and AS/RS. Group Technology and Cellular Manufacturing Systems, Flexible Manufacturing Systems and Just-in-time Manufacturing Systems, Internet Enabled Manufacturing, Virtual Manufacturing, and E-maintenance.