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This paper describes the development of a knowledge-based system to assist in the quality assurance of complex electromechanical products during initial assembly and test, and subsequent overhaul and refurbishment.

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Oldham, K., Main, R.P., Cooper, J.M., Doherty, N.F. (1991). DIPLOMA - The Seal of Approval. In: Rzevski, G., Adey, R.A. (eds) Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Engineering VI. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3648-8_46

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