Manufacturing Optimization Through Intelligent Techniques presents tools to assist in modeling optimization problems, selecting suitable techniques, developing the optimization algorithm and software, and implementing the program.

Features:

• Provides a framework for formulating, selecting, developing, and implementing optimization techniques
• Discusses conventional single variable, multi-variable, and dynamic programming techniques, as well as intelligent genetic algorithm, simulated annealing algorithm, and particle swarm optimization techniques, among others
• Presents the latest trends in manufacturing optimization, such as CAD, CNC machine tools, cellular manufacturing, and flexible/autonomous/intelligent systems
• Contains 50 figures to illustrate concepts clearly

Contents

• Conventional Optimization Techniques for Manufacturing Applications
• Non-Conventional (Intelligent) Optimization Techniques
• Design Optimization
• Optimization of Machining Tolerance Allocation
• Optimization of Operating Parameters for CNC Machine Tools
• Scheduling Optimization
• Other Manufacturing Applications.

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