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Preface

Section 1 : Introduction to Expert Systems
Chapter 1 : Introduction to Expert Systems
Chapter 2 : Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems : A Technological Primer
Chapter 3 : Some Facts About Expert Systems
Chapter 4 : Manufacturing Survey

Section 2 : Integration of AI Into Manufacturing
Chapter 5 : Integrating Knowledge-Based Systems in the Manufacturing Environment
Chapter 6 : Data-Based Systems and Knowledge-Based Systems
Chapter 7 : Workstation Integration of Expert Systems, Neural Networks, Image Processing, and Controls

Section 3 : Knowledge Engineering in a Manufacturing Environment
Chapter 8 : Knowledge Acquisition Issues in Manufacturing
Chapter 9 : Organization of Knowledge for an Expert System : The Step Between Acquisition and Representation of Knowledge

Section 4 : Scheduling and Forecasting
Chapter 10 : Knowledge-Based Dynamic Scheduling in a Steel Plant
Chapter 11 : Managing Complexity : Al in Batch Plant Scheduling
Chapter 12 : LA-Z-BOY Implements Manufacturing and Shipping
Chapter 13 : Forecasting Demand for Manufacturing and Deployment
Chapter 14 : CHRONOS : Facilities Management
Chapter 15 : Expert Simulation for On-Line Scheduling

Section 5 : Simulation, Process Modeling, and Resource Allocation
Chapter 16 : Intelligent Simulation : The New Generation of Expert Systems
Chapter 17 : Object-Oriented Knowledge-Based Approach to Process Modeling
Chapter 18 : Randomized Heuristic Search Approach to Cutting Stock Problems

Section 6 : Diagnostics
Chapter 19 : A Fault-Tolerant Neural Network Applied to Nondestructive Inspection
Chapter 20 : Amethyst : Vibration-Based Condition Monitoring
Chapter 21 : KLUE : A Diagnostic Expert System Tool for Manufacturing

Section 7 : Process Control and Planning
Chapter 22 : A Real-Time Expert System in the Area of Energy Management
Chapter 23 : COOKER : What’s Happened Since?
Chapter 24 : CABPRO Case Study
Chapter 25 : Expert System for Automatic Generation of Printed Wiring Assembly Process Plans
Chapter 26 : The USS Blast Furnace Advisor
Chapter 27 : A Hierarchical Planning Knowledge System Applied to Manufacturing Processes

Section 8 : Design
Chapter 28 : Expert Systems for Engineering Design and Manufacturing
Chapter 29 : An Expert System for Designing and Processing Autobody Parts

Section 9 : Quality and Safety
Chapter 30 : Lubrizol Material Safety Data Sheet System
Chapter 31 : An Expert System for Quality Control in Manufacturing
Chapter 32 : Software Architecture to Support Total-Quality Companies

Section 10. : Pricing, Packaging, and Customizing
Chapter 33 : The Quotation Assistant at PMI Food Equipment Group
Chapter 34 : Product Lot Selection Advisor
Chapter 35 : Packaging Advisor™ : An Expert System for Rigid-Plastic Food Package Design
Chapter 36 : Neural Nets for Custom Formulation
Chapter 37 : Expert Systems for Specifying and Pricing : Process and Industrial Gauges

Appendixes
Appendix A : AI Vendors
Appendix B : Trade Groups, Market Research
Appendix C : Consulting
Appendix D : Glossary
Appendix E : Bibliography
Index