In a context of integrated mechanical design and manufacture, approaches and applications
are well known at both academic and industrial level. Production constraints must be taken …

In this article we present a new model of machine tool with higher performance in terms of
productivity and flexibility. The prototype of this machine tool is called SHIVA because of its …

This paper presents new possibilities of machine tool architecture and a methodological
approach to the design of these machines. The method proposed deals with the evolution of …

Design of a product progresses from description of needs and functions to detailed design of
its components The complexity and cre ativity associated with engineering design requires …

The dies or molds used for the fabrication of micro products usually are made of ultra-hard
materials such as tungsten carbide or silicon carbide and have sophisticated three …

It is argued that within the framework of computer integrated manufacturing and engineering
reference modeling, manufacturing system models may be and must be verified by …

This chapter is dealing with the design of the architecture and physical configuration of a
reconfigurable machine tool (RMT) as well as reconfigurable manufacturing system (RMS) …

A modular robot system-consisting of a linear and a rotary actuator and for loads up to 50 kg-
has been developed. The linear robot arm is driven by a DC motor, has a length of 1 m, a …

Abstract Design Management and Manufacturing System means, in our perception, a
concurrent approach to couple mechanization and automation synergies for a better …

This chapter is dealing with the design of the architecture and physical configuration of a
reconfigurable machine tool (RMT) as well as reconfigurable manufacturing system (RMS) …