What's news in PCs
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Innovations in programmable controllers include stand-alone programming units, hard-copy printouts, simpler and quicker wiring system design, quick reprogramming, and interface with other computers and display devices. Most handle several programming languages, offer problem diagnosis, and have multiple circuits. Two companies offer motion control units. Multiple brands of controllers can be interfaced.
Publication Name: Production Engineering
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0146-1737
Year: 1981
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Flexible manufacturing - a strategy for winners
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Flexible manufacturing systems are the wave of the future for machine-tools and factory equipment, making the manufacturer more productive and therefore more competitive. A step-by-step analysis of how to plan a flexible system is included as well as cost justifications for such a change.
Publication Name: Production Engineering
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0146-1737
Year: 1982
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