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 Hardware Systems
 Software Systems
 Formula for Evaluating Robots
 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
 Technologies in Services
 Benefits
 Risks
OBJECTIVES

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Hardware Systems
 Numerically controlled (NC) machines
 Machining centers
 Industrial robots
 Automated material handling (AMH) systems
– Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/AR)
– Automate Guided Vehicle (AGV)
 Flexible manufacturing systems (FMS)

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Software Systems
 Computer-aided-design (CAD)
– Computer-aided engineering (CAE)
– Computer-aided process planning
(CAPP)
 Automated manufacturing planning
and control systems (MP & CS)

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Computer Integrated
Manufacturing (CIM)
 Product and process design
 Planning and control
 The manufacturing process

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Cost Reduction Benefits from
Adopting New Technologies
 Labor costs
 Material costs
 Inventory costs
 Transportation or distribution costs
 Quality costs
 Other costs

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Other Benefits….
 Increased product variety
 Improved product features
and quality
 Shorter cycle times

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Risks
 Technological risks
 Organizational risks
 Environmental risks
 Market risks