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Publication summary
Author(s): Brian Catron and Bruce Thomas
Publication date: August 1988
Citation: Brian Catron and Bruce Thomas: "Generic Manufacturing Controllers," Proceedings of the IEEE Conference on Intelligent Control, August, 1988.
Availability:
- A paper copy of this document is available by contacting Kristy Thompson [web,email]
Abstract:
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The cost of developing software for the factory is continuing to
increase due in part to the problems of integrating equipment and
controllers from multiple vendors. A consistent philosophy is needed
for designing reusable code for integrating manufacturing control
systems. Development of a "generic controller" will minimize the
problem of redundant software. For a better understanding of this
particular approach to a generic controller, an overview of the
Automated Manufacturing Research Facility (AMRF) facility, a
definition of a generic controller, and a description of results from
development and implementation of a version of the generic controller
are presented.
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