# Automation in Production Systems and Management

- Institution: IIT Kharagpur
- Department: Management
- Teacher: Prof. Pradip Kumar Ray
- Level: Undergraduate
- Language: English
- Subjects: Business and management
- Source: [NPTEL](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/110105155)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA](https://nptel.ac.in/faq) (Non-commercial use only.)
- Syllabus: [at the source](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/110105155)
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To introduce the fundamentals of automation in manufacturing systems with major emphasis on application of the state-of-the-art techniques and processes so as to achieve the best possible planning and control in a manufacturing and production environment. The knowledge in the topics as mentioned in the course outline is essential to achieve this objective. The course is intended to be designed for creating a knowledge-base of the state-of-the-art manufacturing systems particularly in designing and developing automated systems and sub-systems. The course is designed to teach the basic concepts, and tools and techniques and methods employed in the broad area of automation of manufacturing and production, in general, and computer-based numerical control, flexible manufacturing system, process planning in manufacturing, in particular, to the students at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels.

INTENDED AUDIENCE : Students belonging to disciplines like Industrial Engineering and Management, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and allied disciplines

INDUSTRY SUPPORT : Tata Steel, Tata Motors, L&T, Linde and similar such manufacturing organizations complying Industry 4.0 standards.

## Lectures

1. [Lecture 01 : Basic Concepts of Manufacturing Systems, Evolution of Manufacturing Systems](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/dd49aeb4e711) (YouTube)
2. [Lecture 02 : Types of Manufacturing Systems and Role of Automation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/354fcc7f45b1) (YouTube)
3. [Lecture 03 : Product-Process-Flexibility Matrices, Four-Plan Concept of Manufacturing](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/6a79521adfee) (YouTube)
4. [Lecture 04 : Product Design and Manufacturing Systems](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/b89c8fd72722) (YouTube)
5. [Lecture 05 : Definitions and Design Criteria for Production Systems](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/ae917ffde4ef) (YouTube)
6. [Lecture 06 : Manufacturing System Components-I](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/f745b9a186ce) (YouTube)
7. [Lecture 07 : Manufacturing System Components-II](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/5fc2275b27ff) (YouTube)
8. [Lecture 08 : Industry 4.0](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/4a48f5fd1ec5) (YouTube)
9. [Lecture 09 : Automation Principles and Strategies for Process Improvement](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/acea5cce8b99) (YouTube)
10. [Lecture 10 :Automated Production System Framework](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/95218f892f7a) (YouTube)
11. [Lecture 11 : Product Development Process: Approaches and stages](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/70588ccfcc1f) (YouTube)
12. [Lecture 12 : Mathematical Models for Interaction between Design and Manufacturing](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/8e9c7040f333) (YouTube)
13. [Lecture 13 : Sequential and Concurrent Engineering Approaches for Product Development](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/bac39911b084) (YouTube)
14. [Lecture 14 : Characterization of Concurrent Engineering Framework](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/2cec5476f10b) (YouTube)
15. [Lecture 15 : Concurrent Engineering Techniques](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/5d4c8a235b47) (YouTube)
16. [Lecture 16 : Introduction to Concept and Application of Numerical Control (NC) Technology](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/a588596a24f7) (YouTube)
17. [Lecture 17 : Basic Concepts of an NC System](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/787b400adb5e) (YouTube)
18. [Lecture 18 : NC Coordinate System, NC Motion Control System](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/e1fb906133fe) (YouTube)
19. [Lecture 19 : Features of CNC, Configuration of CNC Machine Control System](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/31facc06df2f) (YouTube)
20. [Lecture 20 : Numerical Examples](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/60a5d42e6a03) (YouTube)
21. [Lecture 21 : Distributed Numerical Control (DNC) and its Configuration](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/4fce9a532490) (YouTube)
22. [Lecture 22 : NC Part Programming-I (Manual, Computer-assisted)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/9e3e2f209186) (YouTube)
23. [Lecture 23 : NC Part Programming-II (CAD/CAM, MDI)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/b6446b4189b3) (YouTube)
24. [Lecture 24 : Interpolation and Part Programming](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/8d14c8bd5520) (YouTube)
25. [Lecture 25 : Numerical Examples](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/2ae65237d26e) (YouTube)
26. [Lecture 26 : Group Technology (GT) : Concept and Definition](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/c92e3f384cbf) (YouTube)
27. [Lecture 27 : Methods and Implementation of GT for Automation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/2bf46cda4ae3) (YouTube)
28. [Lecture 28 : Part Family Formation : Tools and Techniques](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/bd6002e9935d) (YouTube)
29. [Lecture 29 : Numerical Examples on Part Family Formation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/2cb97ab4a4a7) (YouTube)
30. [Lecture 30 : Application of GT for Designing Flexible and Programmable Automation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/50d814c68398) (YouTube)
31. [Lecture 31 : Concept and Definition of Cellular Manufacturing System (CMS)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/d1d227bd4d29) (YouTube)
32. [Lecture 32 : Cell Formation Approaches-I](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/fba09ed01c56) (YouTube)
33. [Lecture 33 : Cell Formation Approaches-II](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/bc5ed52d0e96) (YouTube)
34. [Lecture 34 : Evaluation of Cell Design, Numerical Examples](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/e5c5696b2a33) (YouTube)
35. [Lecture 35 : Production Planning and Control in CMS, Assessment of Solution by Heuristics/Algorithms for Cell Formation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/863202c1a201) (YouTube)
36. [Lecture 36 : Types and Definitions of of Flexibility in Manufacturing Systems](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/6bd06c9d1085) (YouTube)
37. [Lecture 37 : Volume-Variety Relationships in Production Systems, What is FMS?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/b995ecad0927) (YouTube)
38. [Lecture 38 : Basic Features of FMS: Physical Subsystems](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/4a56a5e24df4) (YouTube)
39. [Lecture 39 : Basic Features of FMS: Control Subsystems and Manufacturing Control Activities.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/e70717bba975) (YouTube)
40. [Lecture 40 : Numerical Examples](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/9699b13b8003) (YouTube)
41. [Lecture 41 : Operational Problems in FMS: Tools and Techniques – 1, Problem Formulation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/fc7389ce606a) (YouTube)
42. [Lecture 42 : Operational Problems in FMS: Tools and Techniques – 2, Numerical Examples](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/bd71c3fe48c1) (YouTube)
43. [Lecture 43 : Tool Allocation Policies in FMS, Numerical Examples](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/ef45cfcd4b9d) (YouTube)
44. [Lecture 44 : Fixture and Pallet Selection Problems: Numerical Examples](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/d84e09b9e113) (YouTube)
45. [Lecture 45 : Types of FMS Layout, Relative Advantages](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/1c1dd79d5b1d) (YouTube)
46. [Lecture 46 : Fundamentals of Robotics and its Applications](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/076e17b9975b) (YouTube)
47. [Lecture 47 : Robot Movement and Precision](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/3d103cc24def) (YouTube)
48. [Lecture 48 : Robot Motion Analysis, Robotic Joints and Links](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/beed39e70b70) (YouTube)
49. [Lecture 49 : Robot Classification System, Industrial Robot Applications](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/bf4b53d3a974) (YouTube)
50. [Lecture 50 : Numerical Examples](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/462df32d11e9) (YouTube)
51. [Lecture 51 : Definition of Process Planning: Function of Process Plan](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/fe41ef19daac) (YouTube)
52. [Lecture 52 : Basic Steps in Process Plan Development](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/cb71d234c2a6) (YouTube)
53. [Lecture 53 : Process Planning Approaches: Manual Experience- based Process Planning](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/cdff62af1612) (YouTube)
54. [Lecture 54 : Process Planning Approaches: Computer-aided Process Planning](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/7b60912d68a3) (YouTube)
55. [Lecture 55 : CIM and CAPP, Process Optimization and CAPP](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/441330480e20) (YouTube)
56. [Lecture 56 : Process Optimization and CAPP](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/774eb44e8a8d) (YouTube)
57. [Lecture 57 : FMS and CAPP](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/f4f084c028ea) (YouTube)
58. [Lecture 58 : Process Optimization and CAPP: Numerical Examples](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/1c0930e7001f) (YouTube)
59. [Lecture 59 : Process Planning and Concurrent Engineering](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/132ce172c7ac) (YouTube)
60. [Lecture 60 : Autonomation (and other TPS Areas and Approaches)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/110105155/2eecb1ac3069) (YouTube)