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Web-based distributed manufacturing control systems

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With the evolution of the application of web technology, agent-based manufacturing systems can be both easily implemented and become a potential approach for modern manufacturing enterprises. In this paper, we present problems and models required for the development of web-based distributed manufacturing control systems. The specific objectives are: (1) to propose an appropriate architecture for a web-based distributed manufacturing control system, (2) to define the specification of a web-based cell controller, (3) to design the co-operative mechanisms, contract net protocol, for better system performance, (4) to upgrade the communication capability of existing CNC machines from RS232C to TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) based on Ethernet .

To demonstrate the proposed development, prototype software based on ASP and VB programming was designed and implemented. As a result, not only is a great amount of time saved in the development of web-based manufacturing control software, but this development can also enhance the competitive capability of companies trying to operate on a flexible basis.

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  1. Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan

    Ming Piao Tsai & James T. Lin

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Tsai, M., Lin, J. Web-based distributed manufacturing control systems. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 25, 608–618 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-003-1805-9

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