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Computers in Manufacturing
By David A. Turbide 1991, 224 pp., illus., ISBN 0-8311-3033-4
$39.95

To fully appreciate how computers are revolutionizing every phase of the manufacturing process, one must understand the many aspects of computer automated manufacturing, the business, terminology, priorities of each functional area and the technology of communications. This basic yet thorough resource introduces the major aspects of CIM technology while providing insight into how the various pieces work together. Computers in Manufacturing enables anyone involved with manufacturing to fully understand and apply the advantages of a totally integrated manufacturing system.

Table of Contents:
Computer Aided Design and Engineering. Computer Assisted Manufacturing and Engineering Release. Networks and Protocols. Manufacturing Resource Planning. Data Collection. Process Automation. Work Cells, Robotics, Material Handling. Quality. Distribution Functions and Electronic Data Interchange. Office and General Applications. Implementing CIM and Trends. Glossary. Index.