The MAST simulation environment analyzing low frequency inventory systems

Many of today's manufacturing facilities incorporate the latest manufacturing technology including machine tools, fixturing devices, tooling, communication networks, computer software and operators. The integration of these islands of automation into one system is a technology within itself requiring "state of the art" tools to ensure proper compatibility between and among components. When this integration is treated as a technology separate from the technology of individual components, specially developed design tools are necessary to explore these unique characteristics. One such tool combining the desirable characteristics of minimal data input, high flexibility in simulating various system configurations and output results directed at specific characteristics of integrated manufacturing is the MAST Simulation Environment, Release 2.