Integration Challenge, The

Synopsis

Computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) allows the designer to pass a product design and have that product manufactured automatically by computer-controlled machines. CIM embraces many disciplines including computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), robotics, automated stock control and job scheduling. Describes a commercial application offered by consultant Arthur Andersen whose laboratory has combined the project management system ARTEMIS with IBM’s DBII relational database. Demonstrates the five stages of CIM by charting the progress of a spindle from design to delivery.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 30 min.

Year of production

1988

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Introductory material for business studies or accountancy students.*

Subjects

Information technology

Keywords

computer-aided design; computer-aided manufacturing; computer-integrated manufacture; computer systems; manufacturing industries

Credits

Cast

Paul Vaughan

Production Company

Name

TV Choice Ltd

Distributor

Name

TV Choice Ltd

Email

tvchoiceuk@aol.com

Web

http://www.tvchoice.uk.com External site opens in new window

Phone

020 8464 7402

Fax

020 8464 7845

Address

PO Box 597
Bromley
Kent
BR2 0YB

Notes

Producer and distributor of over 100 educational videos and DVDs, most with support materials, designed for use in UK schools, colleges and universities. Wide coverage across the curriculum, but particularly strong in the areas of business/management, ICT, geography, DT/manufacturing, history, English/media studies, PSHE, and leisure/tourism.