Knowledge driven manufacturing : proceedings of the 20th International Manufacturing Conference held in Cork, Ireland, 3-5 September, 2003 edited by Matthew Cotterell.

CD-ROM version of conference papers also available.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

[Plenary Papers] Principal factors to enhance successful implementation and investment in AMT -- Constraint modelling in "Design for all" -- An institutional framework for knowledge : a teaching and research perspective -- Solving the problem of end-of-life vehicle recovery -- Characterisation and finite element analysis of a silicon micro-machined capacity sensor.

[Design and CAD/CAM] Generation of a 3D surface model for CAD/CAM from a series of 2D digital pictures of a solid object -- The selection and evaluation of specialised CAD/CAM software for a small-vessel shipyard -- An integrated design to manufacture methodology for injection moulded components -- 3D feature recognition - an integral part of modern design -- Design intent strategies for MCAD systems -- Integrated preplanning model of flexible assembly factory building based on fuzzy logic.

[Supply chain management and Quality management] Strategic outsourcing in the manufacturing supply chain -- A model for iterative optimisation of supply chain inventory and transport costs -- Supply chain management - Where are we now? -- Order delivery process in manufacturing network deploying philosophies in the steel production industry -- QFD vs. TRIZ as manufacturing design tools - a review -- Making EFMQ work at the manufacturing level.

[Systems design and Simulation] The role of simulation in the development of intelligence for flexible manufacturing systems -- Development of a decision support tool for vehicle routing and scheduling -- Integration of simulation models with virtual manufacturing environments -- Discrete event simulation in operational production planning - an outline -- Design, validation and optimisation of production process flow using a discrete event simulation package -- Evaluation of assembly systems and different approaches to system design.

[Virtual/Rapid prototyping and Precision engineering] Low cost rapid prototyping as a productivity factor in modern industry -- Precision coil inspectionion using diffraction techniques -- Verification of rapid tooling geometry -- Virtual and rapid prototyping to evaluate pedestrian safety performance of the front part of a motor vehicle -- VRML for soft prototyping of bio-mechanical rehabilitative assistive devices -- Verification of coordinate measuring machines with artefacts using repositioning methods.

[Process optimisation and Process planning] A study of the machine tools acceptance process applied within a large automobile manufacturer -- Optimising moulding conditions to improve the quality of injection moulded parts: a design of experiments approach -- Causes of misregistration in multi-layer printed circuit boards (PCBs) during prepreg bonding -- Design of the optimum machining conditions for coated WC inserts using the Taguchi method -- Average and standard deviation control charts to analyse experimental data -- Knowledge-based computer-aided process planning approaches in electronics manufacturing.

[Energy conversion and Environmental technology] Estimation of mild wear: testing and modelling -- Coupled thermal fluid modelling of a low energy embedded solar hybrid photovoltaic/thermal collector -- Investigation into an alternative to methylene chloride in bonding solvents in the medical device industry -- Convective cooling of photovoltaic panels -- Nanometer positioning robotic stage (NPRS) -- Soil-collector thermal contact resistance for a groundsource heat pump.

[Machining processes] Milling forces modelling for CAD/CAM applications -- Machinability comparision in turning of AISI 303 stainless steel -- Development of a corner-cutting model for end milling optimisation -- Cutting force measurement in sawing of medium density fibre board -- Machining of wood based composites using a polycrystalline diamond (PCD) saw blade -- Tool life prediction of ball end mill in machining hardened die steel at high speed.

[Operations management] A development methodology for an integrated 'real-time' production system -- Material handling systems for customer-oriented manufacturing structures -- Effective manufacturing resource modelling -- Implementation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in Agilent Technologies - lessons learned -- A dynamic model for spare part inventory management integrated with the CRP system -- Maintenance practices in automated manufacturing system: overview of current trends.

[Automation and Machine vision] Development of non-destructive measurement systems in a high volume electroplating environment -- A novel approach for industrial cryptosporidium monitoring -- Automatic recognition of obstacles on a vehicle run with non standard logics -- Software design to monitor and program the Mitsubishi Robot RV-MI -- A fuzzy-PID controller for a process control system -- Distributed modular logic controllers for modular conveyor systems.

[EDM, ECM and Laser processing] Experimental study of electrical conditions in sink erosion process -- Electrochemical jet finishing (ECJF) of cylindrical components -- The integration of a high power diode laser into a conventional machining centre -- EDM surface alloying Ti-6Al-4V using standard electrodes-parameter evaluation using Taguchi methodology -- Applications for repair and remanufacture of engineering components using laser cladding -- ECM assisted by low-frequency vibrations.

[Product development and Product life cycle] Case study in product development: Laser Vortex -- Concurrent customer-centric product development using a derivative of the "design for all" philosophy -- Alternative method for the development of a new type of blind rivet using rapid prototyping -- Soft systems methodology applied in the new product introduction (NPI) process -- New product development (NPD) failures -- Product life cycle performance indicators.

[Internet and Communications technology] The role of internet based services control protocol in manufacturing -- Remote plant communication -- Remote control of experiments using client-server and gateway systems -- An investigation of the application of UML in industrial automation -- A wireless platform for short range communication within multi-agent manufacturing environments -- Software development using web technology for the generation of process planning.

[Material behaviour and Material processing] Microstructure and high strain rate deformation relationships in tensile strip steel coupons -- Changes in the microstructure of low-carbon steel wire during dieless drawing -- The effect of complex strain path on the properties and structure of CuSi3.5 silicon bronze -- Galvanised dual phase steels for automotive applications -- Finite element simulation of the deformation behaviour of mild steel rod subjected to combined torque and tension -- The mechanical characteristics of newly developed sheet steel.

[Forming processes] A finite element investigation into the failure of form rolling dies -- The influence of springback on tailored blank components -- Effect of temperature gradient on formability of sheet metals in deep drawing processes -- Development of an automated tool for forging sequence design -- Finite element wear predictions in a cold forming operation.

[Manufacturing strategy] The extended enterprise: a matrix framework for effective strategic operations management -- The optimisation of a strategic business process -- A framework for the assessment of agility capabilities in manufacturing enterprises -- The knowledge question for manufacturing -- Project management: the real challenge to the implementation of a manufacturing strategy -- Cost modelling with fuzzy logic.

[Characterisation, modelling and Testing of materials] Surface and near surface characterisation of microground silicon substrates -- Neural network modelling of toughness of QT steel for transportable pressure vessels -- Impact testing and FEA modelling of aluminium plates -- Optimisation of the compliance method for small 3PT bend specimens -- Magneto-acoustic emission for the characterisation of ferritic stainless steel stress state -- The effect of thin film coatings on the mechanical properties and wear resistance of Vanadis 4 and Vanadis 10.

[Finite element applications] Simulation of stent production defects using finite element method -- The Thermo-mechanical design of a 100 GHz MMIC power amplifier using flip chip technology -- Influence of the dimensions on the mechanical behaviour of stents -- Finite element analysis of dented stiffened structures -- Finite element and experimental analysis of stress concentrations in micron scale slots.

[Human factors and Training] WCM practices in SME'S - the impact on employee satisfaction -- Work performance measurement in different manufacturing plants with the same products -- Team role assessment: system evaluation -- A need to consider human factors during manufacturing system design -- User-centred design: an evaluation of handheld routers with reference to safety and ergonomics -- An investigation into the efficiency of instructional methodologies on machine-tool training and competence.

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