Throughput Optimization In Robotic Cells (International Series In Operations Research & Management Science (101))

Throughput Optimization In Robotic Cells (International Series In Operations Research & Management Science (101))

Throughput Optimization In Robotic Cells provides practitioners, researchers, and students with up-to-date algorithmic results on sequencing of robot moves and scheduling of parts in robotic cells. It brings together the structural results developed over the last 25 years for the various realistic models of robotic cells. This book is ideally suited for use in a graduate course or a research seminar on robotic cells.ReviewFrom the reviews:"This book presents results on sequencing and scheduling problems arising in robotic cells. ? This book is a comprehensive approach for scheduling in flexible manufacturing of robotic cells. The book is equally interesting for use in university courses as well as for practitioners." (Erwin Pesch, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1155, 2009)"This book deals with ? automated material movements, and especially their optimal design. ? This book ? will be a useful resource for students, practitioners, and researchers. ? this book and its contents are easily understandable to graduate students and researchers who are new to this area. ? This book would be an excellent reference source for any reader who is broadly interested in the optimization of automated manufacturing environments. It could also be used as a textbook for an advanced two-semester graduate-level course." (Srinagesh Gavirneni, Interfaces, Vol. 39 (1), January-February, 2009)From the Back CoverIntense global competition in manufacturing has compelled manufacturers to incorporate repetitive processing and automation for improving productivity. Modern manufacturing systems use robotic cells ? a particular type of computer-controlled system in cellular manufacturing. THROUGHPUT OPTIMIZATION IN ROBOTIC CELLS