IFIP Working Group 5.3 - Computer Aided Manufacturing

IFIP Working Group 5.3, Computer Aided Manufacturing, belongs to IFIP TC 5.
est. 1972, revised 1985, 1986

Aim

To promote and encourage the advancement of computer and computer-related applications in the fields of research, development, design, construction, and operation of machines and plants for the discrete manufacturing industries, such as automotive, machine tool, appliance, aircraft, electronic, furniture and similar and related industries.

Scope

• standards, design and implementation of computer-aided manufacturing;
• integration of CAD and CAM;
• use of computer-aided design and interactive graphics in the design and use of machines and automated manufacturing systems;
• machine-tool languages;
• computer-aided process and operation planning and optimisation;
• CNC, DNC and PC;
• robotics and assembly;
• flexible manufacturing systems;
• parts transportation, handling and identification;
• inspection, testing and measurements;
• artificial intelligence in CAM;
• economic and social implications of automated manufacturing systems.

The Working Group will be responsible for IFIP's work in organising and presenting the PROLAMAT conferences.

The working group organizes many events, such as working conferences and workshops.

Events

Member list

Information for W.G. members

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