Using domain machines to support manufacturing software system implementation

Abstract Manufacturing enterprises are underpinned by complex software systems. Although built to improve efficency, they can become the single most inflexible part of an enterprise. This paper describes an approach to manufacturing software system creation which is designed to simplify system build...

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Published in:Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part B, Journal of engineering manufacture Journal of engineering manufacture, 2004-12, Vol.218 (12), p.1833-1843
Main Authors: Edwards, J, Coutts, I
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
CAM
Computer aided manufacturing
Computer science
control theory
systems
Control theory. Systems
Exact sciences and technology
Mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering. Machine design
Process control. Computer integrated manufacturing
Software
Systems design
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Summary:Abstract Manufacturing enterprises are underpinned by complex software systems. Although built to improve efficency, they can become the single most inflexible part of an enterprise. This paper describes an approach to manufacturing software system creation which is designed to simplify system build and subsequent modification. It is based on the notion that raising the level of the computing infrastructure can remove the need to transform clear design abstractions into programming language constructs which prove difficult to maintain. The paper proposes a general framework for domain machines followed by details of the technologies used to populate the framework to create a manufacturing domain machine that supports component action, interaction and behaviour. Both Prolog and Predicate Action Petri Nets are used within the implementation, combined with general purpose programming technologies.
ISSN:0954-4054
2041-2975
DOI:10.1177/095440540421801215