FLEXIBILITY AND AUTOMATION IN AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTION--CONTRADICTION OR CHALLENGE?

An attempt has been made using some concrete examples from Audi to explain the necessity of flexible automation and to illustrate the state of realization and planning in this field. In addition to planning progress in the field of adapted system structures, transport and control concepts, expanding fields of application and the rationalization of flexible, automated production systems will also depend on future technological progress. To be mentioned above all else here are sensor technology, further development of robots and flexible transport systems, as well as further progress in the fields of electronic data processing and control technology--areas where considerable further developments are still anticipated in the very near future, having positive effects on the range of application, costs and flexibility of future production systems.

  • Supplemental Notes:
    • ISATA 84, "In Pursuit of Technical Excellence". Proceedings Volume 2. International Symposium on Automotive Technology and Automation with particular reference to Vehicle Management Systems and Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Milan, Italy 24-28 September 1984.
  • Corporate Authors:

    Automotive Automotion Limited

    42 Lloyd Park Avenue
    Croydon CRO 5SB, Surrey,   England 

    Alfa Romeo Auto SpA

    Milan,   Italy 
  • Authors:
    • Rottlaender, H-P
  • Publication Date: 1984

Media Info

  • Features: Figures;
  • Pagination: 22 p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00399950
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  • Report/Paper Numbers: ISATA 84072, HS-038 490
  • Files: HSL, USDOT
  • Created Date: Nov 30 1985 12:00AM