Contributors

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PART I: PROCESS PLANNING-SCHEDULING AND MACHINE CELL DESIGN

Concepts for Integrating Process Planning and Production Scheduling

T. Kis

P. Xirouchakis

Introduction

(1)

Review of Previous Work

(1)

The Benefit from Processing Alternatives for Scheduling

(2)

Solving the Scheduling Problem

(4)

Summary

(2)

Bibliography

(1)

Intelligence in Computer-Aided Process Planning for Machining

A.G. Mamalis

G.C. Vosniakos

Introduction

(1)

Process planning philosophy

(2)

Geometry Interface

(1)

The planning tasks

(4)

Data and Knowledge Representation

(1)

Data Interfaces

(1)

Conclusions

(2)

References

(2)

Single and Multi-Machine Scheduling of Jobs in Production Systems

B. Frankovic

I. Budinska

Introduction

(1)

Formulation of the single-machine scheduling problem

(6)

Multi-machine scheduling in production systems

(3)

Conclusion

(2)

References

(1)

A Study of Self-Organization in a Production Environment

E.S. Tzafestas

Introduction

(1)

A Case Study

(2)

Simulation results

(3)

Conclusion

(2)

References

(1)

The Process Plan Sequence in Steel Structures Welding of Great Diesel Engines

N. Nicolich

P. Persi

M. Reini

Introduction

(2)

The Approach

(4)

Case study

(4)

Conclusions

(2)

References

(1)

Design of Part-Machine Cells in Manufacturing Systems Using Mathematical Programming Techniques

S. Sofianopoulou

Introduction

(2)

Mathematical Formulation

(3)

Illustrative Numerical Example

(2)

Conclusions

(5)

References

(4)

PART II: PROCESS MONITORING, INSPECTION, DIAGNOSIS AND MAINTENANCE

Knowledge Based Process Monitoring in Mass Production

G. Petuelli

G. Blum

Introduction

(1)

State of the Art of Set-up and Performance of Process Monitoring Systems

(1)

Monitoring of Internal Thread Forming

(5)

Conclusion

(3)

References

(2)

Recent Developments in Automated Visual Inspection of Wood Boards

D.T. Pham

R.J. Alcock

Introduction

(1)

Artificial Intelligence

(1)

Image Acquisition and Enhancement

(1)

Segmentation of Wood Board Images

(2)

Feature Selection

(2)

Classification of Wood Defects

(2)

Conclusion

(2)

References

(2)

Automated Visual Quality Inspection of Printed Ceramic Dishes

C. Vivas

J. Gomez Ortega

M. Vargas

Introduction

(2)

Image Acquisition and Filtering

(1)

Location and Orientation Phase

(4)

Grey-Scale Image Comparison Test: Quality Test

(2)

Experimental Results

(2)

Implementation

(1)

Conclusions

(2)

References

100

(1)

Grafcet: Methodological and Formal Issues

J. Zaytoon

G. Villermain-Lecolier

Introduction

101

(1)

Syntax and semantics

102

(1)

Development methodologies

103

(3)

Validation of Grafcet

106

(3)

Control synthesis

109

(2)

Conclusion

111

(4)

References

111

(4)

A Synergistic Self-Organizing System for Control Chart Pattern Recognition

D.T. Pham

A.B. Chan

Introduction

115

(3)

Training strategy for KART

118

(2)

Test strategy for KART

120

(1)

Simulation results

120

(1)

Conclusions

121

(2)

References

121

(2)

Conveyor-Belt Diagnostic System Using Time-Frequency Analysis

S. Horihata

H. Kitagawa

Y. Shirakawa

Introduction

123

(1)

Basic construction of a conveyor-belt

123

(1)

Main troubles of conveyor-belt to be detected

123

(1)

Basic pattern of electric current of driving motor

124

(1)

Diagnostic system applying the Time-Frequency Analysis

125

(5)

Evaluation of system performance

130

(1)

Conclusion

131

(2)

References

131

(2)

Integration of the Predictive Maintenance in Manufacturing System

J.-B. Leger

E. Neunreuther

B. Iung

G. Morel

Introduction

133

(1)

Predictive maintenance requirements

134

(1)

Predictive Maintenance System for Predictive Maintenance

135

(2)

Supervisory control for predictive maintenance

137

(1)

Integrated Supervisory Control and Predictive Maintenance System

138

(4)

Control Maintenance and Management System (CMMS): a solution for integration of predictive maintenance

142

(1)

Conclusion and prospect

142

(3)

References

143

(2)

A Geometric Calibration Method for Single-Head-Cone-Beam X-Ray Systems

K.J. Kyriakopoulos

P. Giannakos

V. Kallipolites

K. Domales

Introduction

145

(1)

Problem Statement

146

(2)

Geometric Parameters Estimation

148

(4)

Simulation Procedure

152

(1)

Simulation Results

153

(3)

Suggestions for Further Research

156

(1)

References

156

(1)

A Tool for the Evaluation of Fieldbuses Reliability for Intelligence Distributed Automation System Design

B. Conrard

J.M. Thiriet

M. Robert

Introduction

157

(1)

Choosing a fieldbus

157

(1)

Principle and Mission of a fieldbus

157

(1)

Several models of transitory fault

158

(4)

Reliability evaluation

162

(4)

Conclusion

166

(5)

References

166

(1)

Annex: Example of datasheet for the evaluation of fieldbus failure rate

167

(4)

PART III: SYSTEM FORECASTING, OPTIMIZATION AND CONTROL

Industrial Forecasting Using Knowledge-Based Techniques and Artificial Neural Networks

S.G. Tzafestas

N. Mekras

Introduction

171

(1)

Description of the method

172

(1)

Implementation of the method

173

(2)

Performance of the method

175

(4)

Conclusions

179

(2)

References

179

(2)

DAPHNE: A Neural Network Based Short-Term Load Forecasting Program. Application to an Autonomous Power System

S.J. Kiartzis

S.E. Papadakis

J.B. Theocharis

A.G. Bakirtzis

V. Petridis

Introduction

181

(1)

The DAPHNE Program

181

(3)

Test Results

184

(1)

Conclusions

185

(4)

References

186

(3)

Process Optimization System Used in Metallurgical Plants

F. Hartescu

C. Danilov

Description of Technological Processes

189

(1)

The Informational Structure of the System

190

(1)

Description of the techniques

190

(1)

Hardware and Software Architecture

191

(1)

Process Optimization

191

(1)

Control System Functions at the Agglomeration Factory

192

(1)

Control System Functions at the Cowper Stove

193

(1)

Conclusion

194

(1)

References

194

(1)

Knowledge-Based Control Synthesis of Discrete Event Dynamic Systems

F. Capkovic

Introduction

195

(1)

Modeling DEDS in Analytical Terms

196

(3)

The Problem of Control Synthesis

199

(1)

The Knowledge Representation

200

(1)

The System Model and Knowledge Base

201

(1)

Illustrative Example

202

(4)

Conclusions

206

(1)

References

206

(1)

Static and Dynamic Control of Discrete Event Dynamic Systems

M.N. Varvatsoulakis

P. N. Paraskevopoulos

Introduction

207

(1)

Modeling and Terminology

208

(1)

Static Supervisory Control

209

(2)

Dynamic Supervisory Control

211

(1)

Application Examples

212

(4)

Conclusions

216

(1)

References

216

(1)

Min-Max Control with Application to Discrete Event Dynamic Systems

P. Maragos

S.G. Tzafestas

Introduction

217

(2)

Applications

219

(1)

Representation of Matrix and Signal Operations by Lattice Dilations and Erosions

220

(3)

State and Output Responses

223

(1)

Elements from Max Algebra

224

(2)

Causality, Stability

226

(1)

Controlability, Observability

227

(2)

Feedback

229

(4)

References

230

(3)

PART IV: ROBOTIC AND TRAVELING CRANE SYSTEMS

Force Sensing in Microrobot Systems: An Overview

S. Fahlbusch

S. Fatikow

K. Santa

Introduction

233

(1)

Fundamental Methods in Force Sensing

234

(2)

Force Sensing in Microrobotic Systems

236

(7)

Conclusions

243

(2)

References

243

(2)

Vision-Based Control Approaches for Trajectory Correction of Microrobots

K. Santa

U. Rembold

H. Woern

Introduction

245

(1)

Aspects of the microrobots' mobility

246

(2)

Development of a neural controller

248

(5)

Conclusion

253

(2)

References

253

(2)

Exploiting a Human Arm Model for Fast, Intuitive and Time-Delays-Robust Telemanipulation

P. Prokopiou

W.S. Harwin

S.G. Tzafestas

Introduction

255

(1)

Human Arm Models in Current Designs

256

(1)

Neuropredictive Teleoperation

257

(4)

Stability Analysis

261

(1)

Simulation and Comparison with Other Schemes

262

(1)

Conclusions

263

(4)

References

264

(1)

Appendix: The Stark Model of Human Arm

265

(2)

Intelligent Robotic Assembly and Disassembly: General Architecture and Implementation Case Studies

C.S. Tzafestas

S.G. Tzafestas

Introduction

267

(1)

Brief review of robotic assembly

268

(1)

General structure of intelligent robotic assembly or dissassembly systems

269

(3)

Prototype implementation examples

272

(7)

Conclusions

279

(4)

References

280

(3)

Integrated Design for Flexible Assembly System: Robotic Arc Welding Stations for Containers

A. Benmounah

M. Merzak

Introduction

283

(1)

Robotic Assembly Process for Container

284

(1)

Flexible Station No. 1

284

(5)

Flexible Station No. 2

289

(1)

Flexible Station No. 3

289

(4)

Control System Technique Development

293

(1)

Conclusion

293

(2)

References

293

(2)

Stereo Image Processing and Virtual Reality in an Intelligent Robot Control System

F. Tel

E. Toth

Introduction

295

(1)

Stereo system

296

(5)

Virtual reality system

301

(5)

Results

306

(1)

Conclusion

307

(2)

References

308

(1)

Tracking Control for Automated Bridge Cranes

O. Sawodny

H. Aschemann

S. Lahres

E.P. Hofer

Introduction

309

(1)

Model of the crane

310

(2)

Control structure

312

(6)

Experimental results

318

(1)

Conclusion

319

(2)

References

320

(1)

Robust Feedforward Control Design for Variation of Resonant Frequency and its Application to Crane Systems

T. Miyoshi

K. Terashima

Introduction

321

(1)

Derivation of Nominal Control Input

322

(2)

Derivation of Robust Control Input

324

(1)

Relationship between Robustness and Frequency Characteristics

325

(1)

Experimental Results

326

(2)

Conclusion

328

(7)

References

328

(1)

Appendix

328

(7)

Path Planning and Navigation of Overhead Traveling Crane with Three-Dimensional Transport Based on a Diffusion Equation Strategy

K. Terashima

M. Suzuki

Introduction

335

(1)

Strategy of Path Planning

336

(6)

Application to Crane Navigation

342

(4)

Conclusion

346

(5)

References

347

(4)

PART V: SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS

Teleworkplace in Laser Material Processing

W. Schmidt

H.-G. Grundmann

G. Olthoff

R. Borger

Introduction

351

(1)

Modular structure of the conception

352

(7)

Summary

359

(1)

Reference list

360

(1)

Batch and Adaptive Instantaneous Blind Source Separation Algorithms applied to Pyroelectric Sensor Response in Real Time

M. Haritopoulos

Y. Naudet

R. Huez

A. Billat

Introduction

361

(1)

Blind source separation concept and algorithms

362

(2)

Adaptation in a non-stationary mixture

364

(2)

Simulations

366

(3)

Results

369

(3)

Conclusion

372

(1)

References

372

(1)

Build-Time Estimation Tools for Rapid Prototyping Stereolithography Systems

J. Giannatsis

V. Dedoussis

L. Laios

Introduction

373

(1)

Theoretical Basis

374

(4)

Study of Stereos Scanning Mechanism

378

(1)

Software Implementation

379

(1)

Accuracy-Comparison of the two Build-Time Estimators

380

(3)

Conclusions

383

(2)

References

383

(2)

An Efficient PC-Based Environment for the Improvement of Magnetic Cores Industrial Process

P.S. Georgilakis

N.D. Hatziargyriou

N.D. Doulamis

A.D. Doulamis

J.A. Bakopoulos

Introduction

385

(1)

Design of Wound Core Distribution Transformers

386

(2)

The neural Network Architecture

388

(1)

Prediction and Classification of Iron Losses of Individual Cores

388

(6)

Conclusions

394

(3)

References

395

(2)

Analysis and Reconfiguration of a Packing Production Process in an Alimentary Pasta Firm

F. Deperini

L. Penso

D. Pozzeto

Introduction

397

(5)

Simulation results

402

(3)

Conclusion

405

(4)

References

406

(3)

Perspectives of Implementing Automated and Robotic-Based Techniques in Road Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance Operations

B. Psarianos

M. Kontaratos

C. Liapakis

M. Lenz

T. Rupp

Introduction

409

(1)

Selected Operations

410

(1)

Technological Assessment

411

(2)

ART Implementation Cost

413

(3)

The Paving Operation

416

(3)

Conclusion

419

(2)

References

419

(2)

Index

421

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