In: Halatsis, C.; et al.: Computer Integrated Manufacturing. Proceedings of the 5th CIM Europe Conference, 1989, Athens, Greece, pages 413-422. Kempston, UK: IFS Publications, 1989.
Abstract: In CIM environment simulation has proved to be a successful tool for the correct layout design and control strategy validation. In the scope of a research program concerning production system design and management FIAR is developing FIRST, a software package able to model and simulate any manufacturing/assembly system.
Keywords: FIRST; FMS/FAS simulation; computer aided design; computer aided manufacturing; computer integrated manufacturing; control strategy validation.