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AssigneeInternational Business Machines Corporation
InventorsSteven C. Erickson, Ivory Wellman Knipfer, Robert Noble Strong, Matthew H. Zemke
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A method for associating objects in a manufacturing process. In response to an occurrence of an event for an object, a time is recorded of the event for the object. Entries for parts and assemblies associated with the object are located within a database. An entry of the event for the object is created within the database. The entry includes the event for the object, the time of the event for the object, and the entries for the parts and the assemblies associated with the object.
A computer implemented method in a data processing system within a manufacturing environment for associating objects in a manufacturing process, the computer implemented method comprising:
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Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible…:…
Enabling technologies with a potential contribution to greenhouse gas [GHG] emissions mitigation: total factory control, e.g. smart factories,…
Control or regulating systems in general
Low-carbon manufacturing
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to an improved data processing system. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a computer implemented method, system, and computer usable program code for associating parts and assemblies to an object in a manufacturing process.
2. Description of the Related Art
The novel features believed characteristic of the invention are set forth in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a pictorial representation of a manufacturing environment in which illustrative embodiments may be implemented;
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a data processing system in which illustrative embodiments may be implemented;
With reference now to the figures and in particular with reference to FIGS. 1-2, exemplary diagrams of data processing environments are provided in which illustrative embodiments may be implemented. It should be appreciated that FIGS. 1-2 are only exemplary and are not intended to assert or imply any limitation with regard to the environments in which different embodiments may be implemented. Many modifications to the depicted environments may be made.
With reference now to FIG. 1, FIG. 1 depicts a pictorial representation of a manufacturing environment in which illustrative embodiments may be implemented. Manufacturing environment 100 may, for example, represent one or more manufacturing facilities, which build manufacturing units from individual parts and assemblies. A manufacturing unit is a final product produced by a manufacturing process. For example, the manufacturing unit may, for example, be a build-to-order computer. However, it should be noted that manufacturing environment 100 may utilize illustrative embodiments to produce any type of manufacturing unit.
Manufacturing environment 100 includes manufacturing process control system 102. Manufacturing environment 100 utilizes manufacturing process control system 102 to monitor, control, and record the manufacturing process for building the manufacturing units. Manufacturing process control system 102 includes all equipment and components necessary to build the manufacturing units.