Automation in the Steel Industry: Current Practice and Future Developments
Automation in the Steel Industry: Current Practice and Future Developments

Author: W.H. Kwon

Publisher: Pergamon

Published: 1998-04-24

Total Pages: 256

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The IFAC International Workshop on Automation in the Steel Industry: Current Practice and Future Development (ASI'97) was held in Kyongju, Korea from 16th to 18th July 1997, with the Steel Processing Automation Research Center (SPARC) serving as the official host. The objective of the workshop was to bring together engineers and scientists with expertise in applying modern control theories and techniques to industrial problems, particularly those involved in the steel industry. These proceedings present papers covering various processes in the steel industry, such as cold rolling, hot stripping, continuous casting, sintering, tube making and welding. New technologies with a strong potential for application to the steel industry, such as fuzzy control, AI techniques, neural networks, robust control, predictive control, and instrumentation and measurement are also covered.

Neural Networks in Business
Neural Networks in Business

Author: Kate A. Smith

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 9781931777797

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"For professionals, students, and academics interested in applying neural networks to a variety of business applications, this reference book introduces the three most common neural network models and how they work. A wide range of business applications and a series of global case studies are presented to illustrate the neural network models provided. Each model or technique is discussed in detail and used to solve a business problem such as managing direct marketing, calculating foreign exchange rates, and improving cash flow forecasting."

Automated Systems Based on Human Skill 2000
Automated Systems Based on Human Skill 2000

Author: Dietrich Brandt

Publisher: Pergamon

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 322

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This Proceedings contains the papers presented at the IFAC Symposium on Automated systems based on human skill held in Aachen, Germany on 15 - 17 June, 2000. Following the previous six Symposia of the same name, the 7th Symposium brought together researchers, developers and users of control and information systems. The areas of discussion were: -the role of the individual human operator at the work place (human-machine interaction and mental models, skills, motivation, health and satisfaction, creativity in problem-solving and design, quality of working life, safety, responsibility and blame -work-groups supported by technology (human communication and co-operation, participation in decision processes, decision-support systems) -networks of groups and enterprises, (supporting networks of information, control and transportation systems, computer-supported co-operative work, modelling of enterprises) -the impact of control and information technology on society and the natural environment (issues of national strategies, employment and qualification, change, education and re-learning, the roles of trade unions, gender issues, medicine, culture, conviviality and ethics) -the Control Challenge in the 21st Century Emphasis of several discussions was on regional development in view of the global challenges. Furthermore the symbiosis of automation and information technology with art and craft enriched the symposium through the contributions of different artists.

Intelligent Assembly and Disassembly
Intelligent Assembly and Disassembly

Author: Peter Kopacek

Publisher: Pergamon

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13:

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Paperback. Rapid development observed in modern production is firmly connected with the development of new assembly and disassembly systems. In small batch production, where fast changes of products and short development times of new products are demanded, development of reliable, fast-adaptable and self-teaching assembly systems can be observed. Important fields of product development such as product design, development of planning systems, simulation and modelling, logistics, mechatronics and sensors, development of new assembly system components as well as collecting and processing of knowledge are essential for the development of new intelligent assembly systems (IAS). The aim of this colloquium specialised on IAD is to highlight this topic, show the actual results of the research and development work, set the direction of future development and analyse the possibilities of introducing of IAD into the production process.Papers, presented at the w

Automated Systems Based on Human Skill, 1997
Automated Systems Based on Human Skill, 1997

Author: Dietrich Brandt

Publisher: Pergamon

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 244

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Paperback. These proceedings contain the papers presented at the 6th IFAC Symposium on Automated Systems Based on Human Skill (Joint Design of Technology and Organisation) held in Kranjska gora, Slovenia. The symposium theme was split into two different industry-oriented workshops. Production 2000 was an international event with the emphasis on the most recent developments in German industry. East meets West was an international gathering exchanging experiences among the different countries from Eastern Europe and the Western countries.

Programmable Devices and Systems (PDS 2000)
Programmable Devices and Systems (PDS 2000)

Author: Vilém Srovnal

Publisher: Pergamon

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13:

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Paperback. The IFAC Workshop on Programmable Devices and Systems (PDS) started in the middle of the nineties in Poland.The organisers believe that in the area of programmable devices and systems there are some problems specific to them, which sufficiently justifies the decision to organise the PDS 2000 IFAC Workshop.The Workshop's main objective is to provide a forum to present the latest research results and experiences in the area of the design and application of programmable devices and systems and a forum to discuss the current status and future trends of this particular branch of the programmable devices in measurement, control, and computer science.