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CALL FOR PAPERS CAPE '89 The Third IFIP International Conference on Computer Applications in Production and Engineering October 2-5, 1989, Tokyo, JAPAN INTRODUCTION The International Conference on Computer Applications in Production and Engineering (CAPE) is intended to identify and encourage research, development and applications of computer hardware/software technologies and new concepts that will improve manufacturing activities, such as specification, planning, design, production, control and quality assurance. It is organized, every three years, by the Technical Committee 5 (TC5 - Computer Applications in Technology) of the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP), where the primary aim is to promote further interactions between theoretical aspects of computer science and practical applications in industry. The past two conferences in Europe were held in Amsterdam in 1983 and Copenhagen in 1986. This third conference will be held in Japan, outside Europe for the first time. Computer Applications in Production and Engineering have been widely spread into industry, and a high level of manufacturing automation has caused substantial effects on engineering and social aspects of production. The automation technology has ripened sufficiently to arouse some changes in ideas and paradigms about the role of human beings and information processing technology in production and engineering. It is important to consider new paradigms and future innovations in manufacturing technology foreseen for the coming century. Therefore the principal objective of the conference is to provide an international forum to understand the current research trends and to promote exchange of experiences and future ideas in research and development of Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) and Production Management (PM) systems. There will also be an emphasis on the specification, documentation and operations of such systems. Technical papers which address the leading edge of research and development in production and engineering are solicited. Also numbers of coordinated invited papers will be provided by prominent experts for extensive survey and forecast of the technology. SUBJECTS 1. Fundamentals This section will deal with the basic information processing technologies in the field of product planning, design, production management and control. Focus will be on advanced technologies which contribute to industrial application systems and integration. Topics: Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge-based Techniques, Man-machine Communication, Numerical Simulation, FEM, Data Base, Geometric Modelling, Computer Graphics, Image Processing, Pattern Recognition, Multi-media Processing, Animation, VLSI Technology, New Computer Architecture, Sensing Technology, Materials and Devices. 2. Production and Engineering 2.1 Philosophy and Methodology This section will deal with the basic philosophy and methodology which contribute to the clarification of design and manufacturing practice, and give a basis for CIM. Topics: Design Theory, Product Modelling, Reference Model, Information Flow. 2.2 Technology This section will deal with the system technologies common to computer application systems in product planning, design, production management and control. The main focus will be on the integration of computer and communications, and on the relationship between organization and individuals. Topics: CAD, CAM, CAE, CAT, Product Design, Process Planning, Scheduling, Manufacturing Control, Production Management, Robotics, Monitoring, Maintenance, Standardization. 2.3 Integration and Distribution This section will discuss enabling technologies to realize integrated manufacturing information systems, and the change in the manufacturing environment due to the development of communications and computer network technology. Focus will be on inter/intra factory network and application technologies for distributed systems. Topics: System Architecture, System Integration Technique, System Life Cycle Management, Data Base Exchange and Integration, Communication Interface Specification, LAN, Wide Area Network, Network Standardization. 3. Industrial Application Systems This section will deal with the present status, issues and future trends of computer aided systems in manufacturing industries. Focus will be on the results of the 1980's and on the outlook of technology and systems in the 1990's toward the 21st century. Examples of advanced systems in actual use will be discussed. Topics: Expert Systems, Knowledge Engineering in Applications, Simulation Software, CAD, CAM, CAT, CAE, FMS, CIM, MIS, Scheduling, Manufacturing Control, Production Management, Automated Manufacturing, LAN. 4. Impact by Advanced Technology Rapid progress in advanced technologies is producing a great effect on the social as well as the technological environment in industries. Especially automation technology through the introduction of AI and Robotics has given a substantial impact on the role of engineers. This section will deal with these problems, and consider the possible ways to overcome future difficulties. Topics: Human Factors, Social Issues and Implications. PROGRAM On the first day of the conference, a tutorial seminar will be given for in-depth understanding of existing technology. For the following three days, the conference will be organized in three parallel technical sessions. There will be a plenary session each day for invited papers. The official language of the conference is English. After the conference, a one day post-conference tour will be made. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION Prospective authors are requested to submit four copies of extended abstracts to: Conference Secretariat-CAPE'89 c/o Conference Department Business Center for Academic Societies Japan 3-23-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113, JAPAN. Extended abstracts must be received by Sept. 30, 1988. Extended abstracts should be clearly typed in English in letter-size or A-4 size sheets. Each copy of the extended abstract must have a Atitle page containing the title of the abstract, the names, affiliations and complete addresses of all authors. The principal author should be identified with her/his telephone, telex, telefax and e-mail numbers (if available). Extended abstracts are about 3-4 pages in length including figures. They must include enough information for understanding their technical contribution. Each abstract will be reviewed by several members of the International Program Committee. Authors are notified of the acceptance by Jan. 30, 1989. Authors of the accepted abstracts will be requested to submit the full text (about 5000 words) of their contributions in Camera-ready format by May 1, 1989. The proceedings will be published by North-Holland before the conference. LOCATION AND DATE Location: Keio Plaza Hotel, Tokyo, Japan Important Dates: Extended Abstract Due Sept. 30, 1988 Notification of Abstract Acceptance Jan. 30, 1989 Camera Ready Copy of Full Paper Due May 1, 1989 Conference Oct. 2-5, 1989 INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE E. Beira, PORTUGAL K. Bo, Productivity Support AS, NORWAY P. Brodner, Kernforschungszentrum, FRG J. Browne, University College Galway, IRELAND N. Dimitriadis, BIOKAT Co., GREECE G. Doumeingts, University of Bordeaux, FRANCE W. Ehrenberger, GRS, FRG E. Eloranta, Helsinki University of Technology, FINLAND J. Encarnacao, T. H. Darmstadt, FRG P. Falster, Technical University of Denmark, DENMARK L. H. Fransson, Philips, SWEDEN B. K. Gairola, Electronics Commission, INDIA G. Halevi, ISRAEL J. Hee, DENMARK A. Inamoto, Mitsubishi Electric, JAPAN F. Kimura, University of Tokyo, JAPAN, Chairperson D. Kochan, Technical University of Dresden, GDR T. Mikami, NEC Corp., JAPAN, Vice-Chairperson K. N. Muller, Brown, Boveri E Company, SWITZERLAND G. Musgrave, Brunel University, UK J. E. D. Navez, BELGIUM L. Nemes, CSIRO, AUSTRALIA G. Olling, Chrysler Motors, USA R. van Olst, Perseus Computers, REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA I. Plander, Slovac Academy of Sciences, CSSR J. Reinfelds, University of Wollongong, AUSTRALIA A. Rolstads, NTF-SINTEF, NORWAY B. R. Smith, BNR, USA Q. N. Sun, Beijing Information Technology Institute, CHINA M. Tomljanovich, Selenia Autotrol, ITALY T. Ueda, Honda Foundation, JAPAN J. Vlietstra, AT&T and Philips Telecommunications BV, NETHERLANDS E. A. Warman, K. Four Ltd., UK T. Williams, Purdue University, USA J. Zabala, IKERLAN, SPAIN G. Zahariev, NPL Programma, BULGALIA NATIONAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Honorary Conference Chairperson: M. Hosaka, Tokyo Denki University General Conference Chairperson: T. Sata, RIKEN Chairperson: M. Ozeki, Railway Tech. Res. Inst. Vice-Chairperson: H. Yoshikawa, University of Tokyo T. Mikami, NEC Co. SPONSORSHIP Organized by: IFIP (International Federation for Information Processing) IPSJ (Information Processing Society of Japan) JSPE (Japan Society of Precision Engineering) In cooperation with: FACE (International Federation of Associations of Computer Users in Engineering and Architecture) IAPR (International Association for Pattern Recognition) IFAC (International Federation of Automatic Control) IFORS (International Federation of Operational Research Societies) CORRESPONDENCE Please send extended abstracts and all inquiries to: Conference Secretariat-CAPE'89 c/o Conference Department Business Center for Academic Societies Japan 3-23-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113 JAPAN Tel: 81-3-817-5831 Fax: 81-3-817-5836 Telex: 02722268 BCJSP J Email: b39060%tansei.cc.u-tokyo.junet@relay.cs.net