Automated material handling in wire manufacturing

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his paper explains the mechanics of the automated material handling system, ‘Butler,’ a laser guided vehicle system. The principles of operation are discussed as well as the measures incorporated to obtain a completely safe system. Project management is crucial for the introduction of a good system that functions well, and the paper describes the various steps of the project management approach. Examples of practical implementation are included.

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his paper explains the mechanics of the automated material handling system, ‘Butler,’ a laser guided vehicle system. The principles of operation are discussed as well as the measures incorporated to obtain a completely safe system. Project management is crucial for the introduction of a good system that functions well, and the paper describes the various steps of the project management approach. Examples of practical implementation are included.

Additional information

Author(s)

J. Cecat, N.V. Bekaert SA, Belgium

Publication/Event/Pages

Paper presented at WAI European Technical Conference, Stresa, Italy

Year

1997