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In this paper, a knowledge-based system KBSES for the selection of production equipment, i.e. machine tools and material handling carriers in an automated manufacturing system, is presented. Existing expert systems which have been applied to the selection of material handling carriers are briefly reviewed. A new model for the selection of production equipment is presented. The knowledge-based system developed has a tandem architecture and closely interacts with a set of models and algorithms. The components of the system are discussed. An illustrative example is included. Directions for further research are also provided.
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Kusiak, A., Heragu, S.S. KBSES: A knowledge-based system for equipment selection. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 3, 97–109 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02601593
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