Title :
Networking for computer-integrated manufacturing
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Mech. Eng., Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA, USA
fDate :
5/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The concept of a CIM (computer-integrated manufacturing) networking architecture for integration of factory and office communications is introduced. Some potential problems in CIM networking and approaches for their solution are elucidated. A simulation methodology is presented for evaluating the performance of integrated networks with different protocols and architectures and under diverse operating conditions.<>
Keywords :
computer networks; manufacturing computer control; manufacturing data processing; protocols; CIM; architectures; computer-integrated manufacturing; factory communications; integrated networks; networking architecture; office communications; protocols; simulation methodology; Communication system control; Computer integrated manufacturing; Computer networks; Data communication; Delay effects; Feedback control; Intelligent robots; Machine tools; Manufacturing processes; Robot kinematics;
Journal_Title :
Network, IEEE
