Development of a unit-based multiple-production system for sheet metal parts using laser cutting machines in an FMS and CIM network Available to Purchase

The target of the new production system, discussed in this paper, is to strengthen production system flexibility with regard to the business environment. In other words, the system must be capable of responding to new market demands - production lead time must be minimized, so that production can begin immediately upon receipt of an order and ensure on-time delivery to the customer.