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Subject: Kahaner Report: PROLAMAT Conference, 24-26 June, Tokyo
Date: 21 Aug 92 03:18:41 GMT


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19 August 1992
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ABSTRACT. The 1992 PROLAMAT (PROgramming Languages for MAchine Tools)
conference, held 24-26 June, 1992, in Tokyo, Japan is summarized.  The
major theme of this conference was ``Human Aspects in Computer
Integrated Manufacturing''.

With many thanks I acknowledge that the analysis sections of this report 
were written by 
   Prof Stephen Lu
   Director of the Knowledge-Based Engineering System Research Laboratory
   University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
   1206 West Green Street
   Urbana, Illinois 61801 USA
    Email: LU%PLUTO@PLUTO.ME.UIUC.EDU


The report also contains a description (extracted from the conference
announcement) of seven technical tours . Lu did not participate in these
tours but reports that those who did were impressed. Also included is a
list of titles and authors of all the presented papers. These papers are
also available in the published proceedings,
  Human Aspects in Computer Integrated Manufacturing
  G.J.Olling, F.Kimura eds.
  IFIP Transactions B-3
  North Holland, Elsevier Science Publishers, Amsterdam
   ISBN: 0 444 89465 9, ISSN 0926-5481

The Japanese conference chair was
  Prof. Fumihiko Kimura
  Department of Precision Machinery Engineering
  The University of Tokyo
  Hongo 7-3-1, Bunkyo-ku
  Tokyo 113 Japan
   Tel: +81-3-3812-2111 ext. 6455, Fax: +81-3-3812-8849
   Email: KIMURA@CIM.PE.U-TOKYO.AC.JP

CONTENTS.

   INTRODUCTION
   CONFERENCE SUMMARY
   PRE AND POST CONFERENCE TECHNICAL VISIT/TOUR
   PAPERS PRESENTED AT PROLAMAT 92

INTRODUCTION.  
-------------

The PROLAMAT (old abbreviation: PROgramming LAnguages for MAchine Tools) 
conference is an internationally well-appreciated technical event for 
demonstrating and evaluating activities and progresses in the fields of 
information processing for discrete manufacturing.  The conference is 
sponsored by the International Federation for Information Processing 
(IFIP), and is usually held once every three years in different IFIP 
member countries. The 1992 conference was organized by the WG3 (Working 
Group 3) for ``Computer-Aided Manufacturing'' of TC5 (Technical Committee 
5) for ``Computer Applications in Technology''.  The co-chairpersons of 
this year's conference were Professor F. Kimura of the University of 
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, and Dr. G. J. Olling of Chrysler Motors, Highland 
Park, Michigan, USA. The International Program Committee consists of 38 
members from 18 different countries, including several Asian countries 
such as Korea, Japan, and China.  After an exceptional break of four 
years, PROLAMAT'92 was the eighth conference and the first one held in 
Japan.  JSPE (Japan Society for Precision Engineering) and IPSJ 
(Information Processing Society of Japan) were conference co-sponsors.  

Although the original intent of PROLAMAT was focused on software 
development for machine tools (as indicated by its old abbreviation), the 
current scope of the conference includes the whole area of advanced 
computer technologies (particularly the software technology) for discrete 
manufacturing. For example, some of the major topics of the past PROLAMAT 
conferences are: 
        - Advanced Manufacturing Technology
        - Advances in CAD/CAM
        - Software for Discrete Manufacturing
        - Software in Manufacturing
An interesting evolution over the past decade is that the conference has 
been expanded from Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) to Computer-
Integrated Manufacturing (CIM).  More emphases are on various system 
integration issues related to product design, planning, and manufacturing 
activities via new computer and communication technologies. The 
conference includes papers and presentations for both basic research and 
advanced application from academia and industry.  

The main theme of this year's conference was ``Human Aspects in Computer 
Integrated Manufacturing''. Computer-based systems are now being widely 
used for manufacturing automation.  There are many routine jobs in 
production can now be carried out automatically without much human 
intervention.  Regardless of this increasing degree of computer 
automation, there still exist important tasks where human intelligence 
and physical actions are definitely required.  Therefore, an important 
goal of advanced manufacturing systems is to integrate computers with 
human, rather than to isolate human from automated systems. However, as 
computer automated systems become more sophisticated, the role of human 
in these systems become harder to define and manage. It is important to 
investigate the proper balance and integration schemes so that human and 
computers can work in harmony, realizing a productive working environment 
for engineers that could amplify their original ability and creativity.  

This year's conference was held at the Surugadai Memorial Hall at the 
Chuo University in Tokyo from June 24 to 26, 1992.  It brought together 
almost 221 scientists and engineers from 19 countries.  The participant 
distribution was as follows: 
        Country         No. of Participants
        --------------  -------------------
        Byelorusia      1
        Canada          1
        Estonia         1
        Finland         4
        France          9
        Germany         10
        Hungary         1
        Italy           7
        Japan           144
        Korea           12
        Netherlands     2
        Norway          2
        People's ROC    4
        Philippines     4
        Singapore       1
        Slovenia        1
        Sweden          4
        United Kingdom  1
        USA             12

The Japanese attendees accounted for about 65% of the total participants.  
About 75% of the participants comes from Asian countries. The 
distributions between industry and university participants are about 62% 
and 38% respectively.  


CONFERENCE SUMMARY.
-------------------

The three-day program was organized into 1 Keynote Speech Session, 1 
Invited Speech Session, 6 Organized Paper Sessions, and 16 Regular Paper 
Sessions.  Total of technical 60 papers from 13 different countries were 
presented in the conference.  

The two keynote speeches were: (1). Amalgamation of Human Intelligence 
with Highly Automated Systems - An Approach to Manufacturing Structure 
for the 21st Century in Japan, by Professor Yoshimi Ito of Tokyo 
Institute of Technology.  (2). FMS - A Complex Object of Control, by 
Professor J. Peklenik of University of Ljubljana in Slovenia.  

In his presentation, Professor Ito explained the trends of the human 
intelligence-based manufacturing, and summarized possible configurations 
and required functions of one of its variants - the Thought-Based 
Manufacturing Systems (THOMAS).  He discussed two research issues that 
will play important roles in THOMAS: culture of manufacturing, and 
understanding of deep knowledge and flair of mature engineers to 
manufacture human sensitivity-oriented and art-like products. The 
presentation illustrated some interesting concepts for future 
manufacturing enterprise.  Some of these concepts seem to be similar in 
spirit to those being proposed in the western world; but due to language 
translation differences, comparisons are hard to draw.  

Professor Peklenik introduced a new concept of viewing manufacturing 
activities/objects from the system control point of view, and, hence, 
allowing a more rigorous approach to model flexible manufacturing systems 
(FMS).  He outlined the basic assumptions, the system control models, and 
explained the requirements for such an approach.  Several examples were 
given, which helped to understand how this approach can be applied to 
practical cases in the factory.  It is clear that as more complexity and 
intelligence are being added to modern manufacturing systems, more 
powerful analysis approaches, like the one introduced by Professor 
Peklenik, will be essential for research and development efforts in this 
area.  

The two invited speeches were:
(1). CAD/CAD/CAM Perspectives at Chrysler Corporation, by Dr. G.  Olling 
of the Chrysler Corporation.  (2). The Roles of Man and Computer in CIM 
Systems, by Dr. Toshio Ito of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.  

To complement the two keynote speeches from university researchers, the 
two invited speakers gave more industrial oriented perspectives in their 
presentations.  Both of them focused on the main issues of computer 
automation and how humans should effectively fit into those highly 
automated systems. They gave detailed case studies from their respective 
companies to illustrate the impact of automation on organization and 
human productivity.  

The 6 organized paper sessions were focused on the following
pre-selected technical areas:
        - Architecture and Methodologies to Design Advanced and
          Integrated Manufacturing Systems, 
                organized by G. Doumeingts of France
        - Shortening of Development Time,
                organized by F.-L Krause of Germany
        - Product Modeling and Data-Driven Applications in Design and
          Manufacturing,
                organized by T. Kjellberg of Sweden
        - Computer Aided Process Planning in CIM Environment,
                organized by D. Kochan of Germany
        - Sensor-Based Intelligent Manufacturing, 
                organized by Y. Hatamura of Japan
        - Scheduling in CIM Environment,
                organized by A. Rolstadas of Norway

These areas gave a very good description of the technical scope of the 
rest of the conference discussions.  Total of 19 papers from known 
researchers in the area were invited to be included in these organized 
sessions.  Unlike typical paper sessions, each organizer tried to create 
a unified technical theme among paper presentations in each session, 
which greatly helped the understanding the the state-of-the-art of 
technology. These organized sessions were highly worthwhile and well 
attended, adding much to the total success of the conference.  

The regular paper sessions were for papers submitted to the conference 
via a formal Call for Paper Announcement and went through the normal 
paper review procedures.  The topics of these papers covered a very wide 
range of CIM areas.  Although the conference organizer tried to group 
them according to the following 16 broad topics, a cohesive theme for 
each paper session, as is the case in most conferences, is difficult to 
obtain.  
        - Design Theory and Methodology
        - Product and Process Modeling  
        - Feature Modeling
        - Geometric Modeling
        - Engineering Simulation and Planning
        - Rapid Prototyping
        - Human Roles in CIM Systems
        - CIM Systems Development Support
        - Manufacturing Automation
        - Operation Planning for Machining
        - Machining Systems
        - Scheduling in FMS
        - FMS Design and Operation (1)
        - FMS Design and Operation (2)
        - Advanced Manufacturing Systems (1)
        - Advanced Manufacturing Systems (2)

Overall, the PROLAMAT'92 was a successful conference.  The conference co-
chairpersons, Professor F. Kimura and Dr. G. Olling, did a very good job 
in planning and organizing this international event.  Members of the 
local organizing committee and support staff, led by Professor Kimura, 
worked very hard to ensure a smooth execution of conference plans.  The 
social events (with invited speeches) were very enjoyable and successful.  
There were many interesting technical subjects in the areas of CIM been 
presented and discussed by researchers and practitioners around the world 
during this conference. The conference proceedings is professionally 
published by North-Holland as IFIP Transactions, Volume B-3 (ISSN 0926-
5481). The conference, proceedings, and discussions firmly established a 
solid foundation for manufacturing software development which is the 
long-lasting goal for PROLAMAT.  

PRE AND POST CONFERENCE TECHNICAL VISIT/TOUR.
---------------------------------------------

Tours/visits to the following Japanese factories were arranged by the 
conference organizer: 

(1) Fanuc:  Head Office and Plants - Oshino-mura, Yamanashi-ken. Fanuc is 
a comprehensive manufacturer of factory automation equipments.  Its wide-
ranging FA (Factory Automation) products integrate basic technologies in 
industrial computers, control motors, etc.  At the same time Fanuc is 
also a major producer of electro-mechanical products based on FA 
technologies, including industrial robots, plastic injection molding 
machines and CNC wire-cut EDM.  Fanuc headquarter is located at the foot 
of Mt. Fuji, in a wonderful natural environment.  The electronics 
factory, control motor factory, laser factory, machining factory, robot 
assembling factory, injection modelling machine factory and system 
factory are settled here.  

(2) Nissan Motor:  Zama Plant - Zama-shi, Kanagawa-ken. Zama Plant is one 
of Nissan's nine major domestic manufacturing facilities.  The plant was 
the world's first automobile plant to employ body assembly robots, and is 
among the key car assembly facilities of Nissan.  The plant exports 
knockdown kits and provides technical assistance for Nissan's overseas 
operations.  It also maintains a machine and tool plant where it designs 
and manufactures press dies, jigs, robots and other special purpose 
machinery.  Fully automated manufacturing lines were visited.  

(3)  Makino Milling Machine:  Atsugi Plant - Aiko-gun, Kanagawa-Ken.
Makino developed Japan's first numerically-controlled milling machine, 
machining center, adaptive control system and automatic die and mold 
machining system.  The wide range of machines helps to make selections of 
machines best suited to a job.  At Atsugi plant, and advanced FMS is 
operating.  At every stage of the production process, all the employees 
are scrupulously dedicated to machine building in the micron precision 
that is the cornerstone of the reputation for quality.  A large machine 
assembly line and FMS factory were visited.  

(4)  Matsushita-Seiko:  Kasugai Plant - Kasugai-shi, Aichi-ken. Matsushita 
Seiko has focused on technologies centered around wind and air.  The 
inner-rotor type condenser motor, with direct winding from outside, is 
produced by means of fully automatic machines, which enable 24-hour 
unmanned production and further eliminate quality instability due to 
manual operations, ensuring steady high-quality production.  The 
production system of this condenser motor, which suggests the future 
course of production, enables high productivity and steady high quality 
in every country.  

(5)  Yamazaki Mazak Minokamo: - Minokamo-shi, Gifu-ken.  The plant 
consists of FMS machining lines capable of performing all processes in 
completely unmanned operation, a high precision sheet-metal FMS which can 
finish all processes from design to assembly in only 5 days, and a 
material handling system utilizing a 22,000 rack automatic storage and 
retrieval system and AGVs to link the material center, the FMSs and the 
assembly area.  This plant is constantly producing products at the 
leading edge of technology, such as the lathe developed based on 
completely new production concepts, and a series of ultra-high-speed CNC 
lathes.  

(6)  Toyota Motor:  Motomachi Plant - Toyota-shi, Aichi-ken.  The 
Motomachi Plant is one of Toyota's main automobile production facilities.  
This plant contains divisions for the design and manufacture of stamping 
dies for automobile bodies. (In these divisions, a CAD/CAM method is 
utilized and automobile bodies are developed from the design to the 
machining of the die face, based on consistent numerical data.)  It can 
be seen how a series of the processes involved in automobile body 
development greatly contribute to shortening lead time and improving the 
quality of automobile bodies.  The continuous year-round flexible 
production system for machining stamping dies was visited.  

(7)  Nippondenso:  Kota Plant - Nukata-gun, Aichi-Ken.  Nippondenso 
develops, designs and manufactures its own production equipments and 
flexible manufacturing systems, including automated mass-production lines 
for high-speed assembly, flexible and automated production lines capable 
of finishing a wide range of products in random order and easily 
adaptable to model changes.  They are currently installing a plantwide 
automation system through which production lines will be directly linked 
to production control and quality control systems.  An automated assembly 
line for hybrid IC regulators and a production line for monolithic 
integrated circuit were visited.  


PAPERS PRESENTED AT PROLAMAT 92.
--------------------------------

SESSION 1-A-2  (June 24, Wed. 11:00-12:40)  INVITED SPEECH
-CAE/CAD/CAM Perspective at Chrysler Corporation
        G. Olling
-The Roles of Man and Computer in CIM Systems
        T. Ito

SESSION 2-A-3 (June 25, Thu. 14:00 - 15:40) KEYNOTE SPEECH
-Amalgamation of Human Intelligence with Highly Automated Systems
 : An Approach to Manufacturing Structure for the 21st Century in Japan
        Y. Ito
-FMS: A Complex Object of Control
 : The Extrapolation of an European View into the 21st Century
        J. Peklenik

ORGANIZED SESSION 1-A-3 (June 24, Wed. 14:00 - 15:40) 
Architecture and Methodologies to Design Advanced and Integrated
Manufacturing Systems:  Organized by G. Doumeingts
-State-of-the-Art on Models, Architectures and Methods for CIM System
Design
        G. Doumeingts and D. Chen
-CIM-OSA:  A Reference Architecture for CIM
        K. Kosanke and F. Vernadat
-Validation of Modelling Constructs in the CIM-OSA Model and Possible
Extension
        A.L. Charue and T. Dronne

ORGANIZED SESSION 3-A-2 (June 26, Fri. 11:00 - 12:40) 
Shortening of Development Times:
Organized by F.L. Krause
-Methods for Shortening of Development Times
        F.L. Krause and B. Ochs
-Boeings Way:  Do it Right the First Time
        C.W. Klomp
-Shortening the Development Times in Automotive Industry
        T. Hirayama

ORGANIZED SESSION 2-A-4 (June 25, Thu. 16:00 - 17:40))
Product Modelling and Data Driven Applications in Design and Manufacturing:
Organized by T. Kjellberg
-Data Driven Solid Freeform Fabrication
        M. Wozny
-Constraint-Based Approach to Product and Process Modeling
        S.C-Y. Lu and A. Herman
-An Approach for Estimating Accuracy Measures based on Object Modeling
        H. Suzuki and F. Kimura

ORGANIZED SESSION 2-A-2 (June 25, Thu. 11:00 - 12:40)
Computer Aided Process Planning in CIM Environment:
Organized by D. Kochan
-A Modular Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Planning System
        R. Kyttner, J. Riives and O. Eljas
-Intelligent Software Support for Cutting Process
        D. Kochan, A. Nestler and C. Schone
-EXAPT Process Planning and NC Planning with Database-Supported Management
of Production Data
        W. Budde and K. Imbusch

ORGANIZED SESSION 1-A-4 (June 24, Wed. 16:00 - 17:40)
Sensor-Based Intelligent Manufacturing:
Organized by Y. Hatamura
-A Fundamental Structure for Intelligent Manufacturing and its Applications
to a Machining Center
        Y. Hatamure, T. Nagao, M. Mitsuishi, G. Nakagawa, H. Sugishita and B.
Kramer
-Sensor Synthesis for Manufacturing Processes
        G. Chryssolouris, M. Domroese and N. Nassuphis
-In-Process Inspection System in Cutting a Photoconductor Drum with Force
Sensor
        M. Inagi, T. Hashimoto, T. Itoh, S. Kawada and M. Itoh
-Development of Force Controlled Robot for Grinding
        K. Kashiwagi, K. Ono, T. Kurenuma and K. Yamada

ORGANIZED SESSION 2-A-1 (June 25, Thu. 9:00 - 10:40)
Scheduling in CIM Systems:
Organized by A. Rolstadas
-Architecture for Integrating PPC in CIM
        A. Rolstadas
-Business Process-Oriented Order Control:  An Integrated Approach for
Distributed Systems
        K. Mertins, R. Albrecht and V. Steinberger
-Production Activity Control, Incorporating Real Time Scheduling
        G. Doumeingts and J. Browne

SESSION 1-B-3 (June 24, Wed. 14:00 - 15:40)  DESIGN THEORY AND METHODOLOGY
-Application of Axiomatics in Product Modeling
        H. Schmekel
-FDL:  A Constraint based Object Oriented Language for Functional Design
        S. Imamura
-Systematizing Design Knowledge for Intelligent CAD Systems
        T. Tomiyama, D. Xue, Y. Umeda, H. Takeda, T. Kiriyama and H. Yoshikawa
-Function-based Design for Manufacturability
        H. Chaouch, E. Cocquebert, D. Deneux, F. Feru, S. Yazid and R. Soenen

SESSION 1-B-4 (June 24, WED. 16:00 - 17:40) PRODUCT AND PROCESS MODELLING
-Intention Modelling with Product Model and Knowledge in Design Process
        E. Arai, K. Okada and K. Iwata
-A Method to Integrate CAD and CAM for the Product Prototype Development
        K. Mihara, A. Hirose and Y. Harada
-Dynamic Knowledge Systems for New Production Trends
        F. Biennier and J. Favrel
-Process/Product Integrated Planning in a Manufacturing System:  A Linear
Programming Model
        A. Ciancimino, I. Lari and C. Valant

SESSION 2-B-1 (June 25, Thu. 9:00 - 10:40)  FEATURE MODELLING
-Product Modelling Using Application Specific Engineering Terminology
        L. Wingard
-Using Features as Knowledge Formalization for Simultaneous Engineering
        U. Cugini, F. Mandorli and I. Vicini
-Feature-Based Modelling of Families of Machined Parts
        T. Laakko and M. Mantyla
-A Representation Method for Machining Features
        F. Tanaka and T. Kishinami

SESSION 2-B-2 (June 25, Thu. 11:00 - 12:40)  GEOMETRIC MODELLING
-A New Solution of Geometric Modelling Procedures Realization
        V. Vasiljev and O. Semenkov
-An Interactive Shape Modification Method for B-spline Sufaces
        N. Matsuki
-Product Form Evaluation Methods in the Design Process and Their
Applications for Reforming
        I. Harashima, H. Arai, N. Nakajima and S. Tokumasu
-Computational Methods for Physically-based FE Mesh Generation
        K. Shimada and D.C. Gossard

SESSION 3-A-1 (Part 1:  June 26, Fri. 9:00 - 9:50)  ENGINEERING SIMULATION
AND PLANNING
-Supercomputing Simulation of Advanced Materials for Product and Process
Modelling and Data Driven Applications in Engineering and Manufacturing
        G. Jacucci, M. Marchese and I. St. Doltsinis
-CAPP for Die Cavity Machining
        W.S. Yoo and B.K. Choi

SESSION 3-A-1 (Part 2:  June 26, Fri. 9:50 - 10:40)  RAPID PROTOTYPING
-Better Software for Rapid Prototyping with INSTANTCAM
        A. Dolenc, I. Makela and R. Hovtun
-Laminated Object Manufacturing(LOM):  A New Tool in the CIM World
        M. Feygin, B. Hsieh and M.A. Melkanoff

SESSION 1-C-4 (June 24, Wed. 16:00 - 17:40)  HUMAN ROLE IN CIM SYSTEMS
-Application Development in a CIM Environment - The Changing Role of Humans
and Computers
        R.E. Winter
-Decision Support System in CIM:  An Integrated Production Activity Control
System
        C. Tahon and R. Soenen
-Performance Measurement as an Integrating Link between Man and CIM
        H.E. Andersin
-Design Aid based on Concurrent Processing of Design Tasks
        T. Murayama and F. Oba

SESSION 2-B-4 (June 25, Thu. 16:00 - 17:40)  CIM SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
-Capturing Engineering Knowledge:  An Approach to Visual Programming in CAD
Environment
        D. Ferretti, F. Folini and G. Truffelli
-User Interface for Project Management in the CIM Environment
        B.T. David and K. Cheballah
-A Tool for the Automatic Generation of User Interface Modules in CIM
Applications Developed in the ESPRIT Project CIDAM
        J.L. Allombert and G.A. Mauri
-A Toolbox for Manufacturing System Design Problems
        J. Nikkola

SESSION 1-C-3  (June 24, Wed. 14:00 - 15:40)  MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION
-Model of the State of Operation for Automatized Systems
        T. Parayre, Y. Sallez and R. Soenen
-Flow Control Strategy for Flexible Machining and Assembly System
        Y.H. Lee, K. Iwata and Y. Fukuda
-The Dynamicallyt Reconfigurable Assembly System
        J.J. Mills, T. Criswell, B. Huff and D. Liles
-VIMP - Vision Based On-Line Inspection of Manufactured Parts
        H. Grabowski, R. Anderl, K. Geiger and M. Schmitt

SESSION 2-C-1 (June 25, Thu. 9:00 - 10:40)  OPERATION PLANNING FOR MACHING
-Machining Model for Complex Workpieces with Free-form Surfaces
        A. Storr and W. Kempf
-Acceleration of Multi-Axis NC Machining Verification
        Y. Kawashima, K, Itoh and K. Ejiri
-Tool Path Generation for High-Quality Automatic Finish Machining
        M. Higashi, N. Mohri, T. Shin and N. Saito
-User Support and Experiences for CAD/CAM Process Chains for Five Axis
Milling
        D. Kochan and D. Fichtner

SESSION 2-C-4 (June 25, Thu. 16:00 - 17:40)  MACHINING SYSTEMS
-A Knowledge-Based System for Planning and Diagnosing of Grinding Process
        K. Mori, H. Inoue and N. Kasashima
-Development of an Expert System for Metal Shaft Grinding - A Genetic
Approach
        T. Yoneda, M. Minagawa and Y. Kakazu
-A Model Based Design of Kinematic Accuracy of Machine Tools
        T. Moriwaki, N. Sugimura and Y. Miao
-Neutral Network Approach to Identify Thermal Deformation of Machining
Center
        T. Moriwaki and C. Zhao

SESSION 2-C-2 (June 25, Thu. 11:00 - 12:40)  SCHEDULING IN FMS
-ESPRIT-Project 2457-FLEXPLAN:  Integrated Process Planning and Workshop
Scheduling
        J. Kreutzfeldt and B.C. Schmidt
-An Expert System for Workshop Scheduling in FMS
        W.Y. Yang, Q.D. Wu and T.J. Li
-An Intelligent Scheduling System for Flexible Manufacturing Cell
        H. Shi and J. Xue
-Scheduling and Control of AGV Based Material Handling Systems
        X.B. Wu and V.A. Armentano

SESSION 3-B-1 ( June 26, Fri. 9:00 - 10:40)  FMS DESIGN AND OPERATION (1)
-A Genetic Approach to the Line Balancing Problem
        M. Minagawa and Y. Kakazu
-Intelligent Manufacturing Cell Controller IMCC-E
        J. Yang, F. Zhang and C. Cai
-The Performance Sensitivity to Routing Changes in an FMS Using
Perturbation Analysis
        S.H. Kang and S.U. Hahn
-Heuristic and Simulated Annealing Approaches to PCB Assembly Setup
Reduction
        S. Hashiba and T.C. Chang

SESSION 3-BH-2 ( June 26, Fri. 11:00 - 12:40  ) FMS DESIGN AND OPERATION
(2)
-Object Knowledge Representation Models for Concurrent Design of FMS
        A. Molina, I. Mezgar and G. Kovacs
-COALA:  A Manufacturing Plant Layout Approach
        T. Hamann, J.M. Proth, A. Souilha, F. Vernadat and X. Xie
-XIM-SIFIP:  An Expert-Simulation Environment for Factory Automation
        R.C. Michelini, G.M. Acaccia, M. Callegari and R.M. Molfino
-Using Discrete-Event Simulation for Design and Operation of Flexible
Manufacturing Systems
        S. Morito, H. Mizukawa, K. Mizoguchi and H. Awane

SESSION 3-C-1 (June 26, Fri. 9:00 - 10:40 )  ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
(1)
-The European Supranational Programmes:  A Key Mechanism for Developing
Innovative CIM Systems
        V. Chiesa and F. Jovane
-The Manufacturing Scenario in the 21st Century - A Singaporean Perspective
        H.N. Choon
-A Manufacturing System for the Global Age
        M. Mitsuishi, T. Nagao, Y. Hatamura, B. Kramer and Sh. Warisawa
-A Concept for Bionic Manufacturing Systems Based on DNA-type Information
        K. Ueda

SESSION 3-C-2 (June 26, Fri. 11:00 - 12:40)  ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
(2)
-An Approach to an Intelligent Manufacturing System Using a Production
Model
        S. Ouchi, S. Fujita and H. Kubo
-Customer-Oriented CIM of Ventilator Business
        I. Fukuda
-Central Monitoring System of Injection Molding Factory
        Y. Inaba
-Development of a Multiple-Production System for Sheet Metal Parts
        N. Miyakawa

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