Data on Manufacturing Methods with Machine-Tools

Energy efficient manufacturing from machine tools to manufacturing systems

Energy efficiency is one of the key drivers for sustainability. Within manufacturing environments, energy efficiency importance has grown, and it is now considered among other decision-making factors such as productivity, cost and flexibility. However, in most cases the energy consumption of the various components of the manufacturing systems, such as machine tools, are considered using average...

Lean Manufacturing: Principles, Tools and Methods

Implementation of Networked Machine Tools in Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems

This paper discusses the hierarchical model and implementation considerations of network architectures for RMS. Using a 3-axis machine tool, system performance and reconfiguration issues are parameterized and analyzed. We utilize this machine tool to address issues associated with evaluating system performance and developing control network solutions. The implementation considerations of a netw...

Machine learning for metagenomics: methods and tools

Owing to the complexity and variability of metagenomic studies, modern machine learning approaches have seen increased usage to answer a variety of question encompassing the full range of metagenomic NGS data analysis. We review here the contribution of machine learning techniques for the field of metagenomics, by presenting known successful approaches in a unified framework. This review focuse...

Rapid Reconfiguration of Machine-tools for Holonic Manufacturing Systems

In the automotive industry SME suppliers are forced to keep the innovative pace with OEMs, resulting in the key requirement for economic production of small lot-sizes. State of the art technology in manufacturing systems is inadequate to meet this requirement. Current production equipment is either tailored towards a specific product or is flexible, but at the expense of expensive machinery; pr...