Applying on-line computer-aided control system design to the manufacturing industry enhances control performance

Why are advanced signal filtering, system identification, optimal control and other technologies not common in the manufacturing industry? What is the vision for manufacturing in 2010 and why is on-line computer aided control system design essential? Inhibitors and supporters of the dynamics of change are identified. The author addresses these issues and shows the answer lies in the integration of business, information and technology. The author also ties achieving the vision of 2010 with the development of an automatic optimal control system and a design package for use in the manufacturing industry.<
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