Automation Production Systems and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing by Mikell P. Groover

explores manufacturing automation and computer integration. The book emphasizes improved productivity, flexibility, and efficiency in modern production systems.It introduces automation types, such as fixed, programmable, and flexible systems, with practical applications. Mikell P. Groover highlights the role of robotics, covering their mechanics, sensors, and programming in industrial settings.A key theme is computer-integrated manufacturing, focusing on process coordination and communication. The book also examines production system classifications, including batch, mass, and continuous production.Automation Production Systems and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing explains lean manufacturing and waste reduction through automation. Mikell P. Groover discusses quality control via automated inspection and testing systems.The book explores CAD and CAM technologies, showing how they connect design and production. It also addresses supply chain integration, emphasizing automation’s role in logistics and inventory management.Future trends like Industry 4.0 and smart factories are covered, offering a visionary perspective on manufacturing evolution.