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International Journal of Production Research Volume 46, 2008 - Issue 4
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Reconfigurable manufacturing systems: the state of the art

Z. M. Bi Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Institute, National Research Council, London, ON, Canada N6G 4X8Correspondence[email protected]
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S. Y. T. Lang Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Institute, National Research Council, London, ON, Canada N6G 4X8
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W. Shen Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Institute, National Research Council, London, ON, Canada N6G 4X8
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L. Wang Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Institute, National Research Council, London, ON, Canada N6G 4X8
Pages 967-992 | Received 01 Jun 2006, Published online: 19 Nov 2007
 
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Abstract

In this paper, general requirements of next generation manufacturing systems are discussed, and the strategies to meet these requirements are considered. The production paradigms which apply these strategies are also classified. Particular emphasis is put on the paradigm of Reconfigurable Manufacturing System (RMS). Some key issues of the RMS design are discussed, and a critical review is presented concerning the developments of RMSs. Finally, suggestions of the RMS research are made and future research directions are identified.

Acknowledgement

The authors wish to thank the anonymous reviewers for valuable comments and suggestions on the manuscript.

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