Title: Computer integrated manufacturing education and research
Abstract: Rapid developments have taken place in the field of computer integrated manufacturing (CIM), which will forever change the way manufacturing is carried out. The beginnings of a widespread shift toward advanced and flexible automation is manifested in the design, production, and management aspects of manufacturing, as well as their mutual integration. These developments present both challenge and opportunities to the educational community to produce the needed human resources who are adequately trained in CIM and manufacturing. Several options are presented for introducing or improving CIM and manufacturing education in engineering schools today at various levels of sophistication and with varying degrees of investment in laboratories, course development efforts, and commitment to faculty renewal and professional development. A computer integrated flexible assembly system in the Centre for Flexible Manufacturing Research and Development at McMaster University is presented as an example of a full-scale laboratory used for education and research. The equipment in the Centre and typical educational and research projects are described. The impact of university/industry interaction through research and development projects on CIM and manufacturing education is discussed.
Publication Year: 1987
Publication Date: 1987-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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