Flexible Automation
Global Diffusion of New Engineering Technology
Published on 29. April 1988
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-631-15971-1 (ISBN)
Description
This overview of flexible automation, CAD/CAM and computer-integrated manufacturing provides an up to date and comprehensive assessment of the diffusion of these new engineering techniques on a global scale. Based on a wealth of empirical information the theoretical discussion focuses on the economics of new technology and its impact on competitiveness and employment. The authors are able to discuss the rate of progress toward the fully integrated factory in both developed and developing nations. The database they have assembled gives a global picture of technology diffusion and the uneven path to total automation. For those studying this key topic, as well as managers and engineers, it should be essential reading.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 150 mm
Weight
480 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-631-15971-1 (9780631159711)
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Content
Part I Introduction - scope and outline. Part II The diffusion of flexible automation techniques in the engineering industries in the OECD countries: diffusion of technology - a conceptual framework; numerically controlled machine tools; industrial robots; flexible manufacturing systems; computer aided design systems; flexible automation and international competitiveness; flexible automation and employment. Part III The diffusion of flexible automation techniques in the engineering industries of the newly industrializing countries: numerically controlled machine tools; industrial robots and FMS; CAD systems; implications for the developing countries; Part IV Main findings.