As with general automation that has impacted every component of the manufacturing office and plant, the identity of flexible automation can possess various forms and functions. Thus, the title of this conference proceedings volume - Flexible Automation - reflects an added emphasis to the usual industrial automation. Publisher : Springer Science & Business MediaĬLICK HERE TO GET BOOK Book CAD/CAM Robotics and Factories of the Future ’90 Description/Summary:įlexibility is as acceptable an objective for today's industrial community as is automation.