Artificial Neural Networks for Intelligent Manufacturing

Abstract

Preface. Intelligent manufacturing: basic concepts and tools. Intelligent manufacturing system. Intelligent systems architecture design techniques. Basic artificial neural network architectures. Hybrid intelligent systems: tools for decision making in intelligent manufacturing. Neurocomputing for intelligent manufacturing: organization and co-ordination level applications. Conceptual design problems. Machine-part family formation. Process planning. Scheduling. Automated assembly systems. Manufacturing feature identification. Vision based inspection. Performance analysis of artificial neural network methods. Neurocomputing for intelligent manufacturing: execution level applications. Process monitoring and control. Adaptive control in manufacturing. Fuzzy neural control. Neural networks in continuous process diagnostics.