Product Definition Modeling and Simulation. Product Design, Planning and Design of Manufacturing Systems Based on Product Model Knowledge Bases (T. Kjellberg and L. Wingard). Bridging the Semantic Gap in Form Features: Applications of Objects, Types, and Schemata (R.E. Billo and R. Rucker). A Full Parameterized Geometric Modeling System Based on Technological Relationship Dependencies (J.C. Bocquet and E. Dupinet). Structured Design Methodology Combined with Expert Knowledge (Research Brief) (L. Nemes). Process Definition Modeling and Simulation. Experiences with High Developed Optimization Program for Cutting Values (D. Kochan, A. Nestler, Ch. Schone, J. Samisch). Spectrum Analysis for Statistical Control of Parts in CIM (J. Richard, M. Veron, G. Ris). The Application of Manufacturing System Theory (MST) to Dynamics of a Rigid-body System (K. Wang, and O. Bjorke). Management Systems Modeling and Simulation. A Knowledge Based Decision Aid System for Manufacturing Shop Control (C. Tahon, Xi Zhao, R. Soenen). Systems Modeling and Design Advancements. A Study of Different Modeling Methods for CIMS and FMS (Z. Deng, K. Wang, M. Huang, B. Huang, E. Bu). GRAI Method and Economic Performance Measurement System (B. Vallespir, G. Doumeingts, M. Bitton, M. Zanettin). Extending Structured Analysis Modeling with AI: An Application to MPPII Profiles and SFC Data Communications Requirements Specifications (A. Feller and R. Rucker). An Object Oriented Tool Based on Discreet Event Simulation for Analysis and Design of Manufacturing Systems (E. Borgen and J. Strandhagan). Creating an Integrated, Useful Systems Definition Technique (Research Brief) (D.L. Shunk). Simulation Advancements. The Use of the ADA Language for the Simulation and the Control of Robot-Based Cells (Y. Sallez and P. Lepot). Generic/Specific Modeling: An Improvement to CIM Simulation Techniques (G.T. Mackulak and J.K. Cochran). The Role of Heuristics and Simulation in Optimizing Semiconductor Manufacturing Processes and Flows (B. Chapman and B. Martensen). A High-Level Factory Simulation System (M.A. Melkanoff, B. Soetarman, Chen-Chung Kao, Chin-Wen, Cheng-Lo, M. Mansur).
