Small Grants for Exploratory Research: The Feasibility of Hands-On Modeling in Manufacturing Systems

这是一项测试许多基本假设的研究。 现有的制造系统模型。 现代 制造系统现在可能有机器人的组合，复杂的 数控机床、自动导引车，以及 自动化存储和检索系统作为一系列 系统中使用的设备。 每一项创新都服务于 为了降低与操作相关的固有差异， 系统 此外，计算机网络维护系统状态 信息，为更复杂的控制打开了大门， 制造系统 这个项目需要认真研究的适当性， 现代制造模式的基本假设 系统

This is research to test the basic assumptions underlying many of the existing models of manufacturing systems. Modern manufacturing systems now may have combinations of robots, complex numerically controlled machines, automated guided vehicles, and automated storage and retrieval systems as part of an array of equipment in use in the system. Each of these innovations serve to lower the inherent variance associated with the operation of the system. In addition, computer networks maintain system state information, opening the door for more sophisticated control of the manufacturing system. This project takes a serious look at the appropriateness of the assumptions underlying models of the modern manufacturing system.