The lack of robust geometric reasoning components in most current process planning expert systems is discussed. The lack of metaknowledge in most existing production-scheduling systems is examined. The large amount of effort required to bring a research system into daily factory use is detailed. Finally, the large amount of effort needed to integrate intelligent planning and scheduling is considered
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Artificial Intelligence Applications, 1989. Proceedings., Fifth Conference on
Date of Conference: 6-10 Mar 1989