Flexible Manufacturing Systems Education and Training

Update your workforce using flexible manufacturing systems education and training, to allow faster processing and ease of production

By Howard Robertson
Before using an industrial flexible manufacturing system, you must have adequate information about its components, advantages and limitations. Selection of a flexible manufacturing assembly system depends on various parameters such as volume of production, product mix and availability of process data.

The key to becoming a good flexible manufacturer or expert is to be aware of updates in flexible manufacturing technology. 

Take advantage of flexible manufacturing systems education and training by:  
  1. Finding training programs on flexible manufacturing systems
  2. Joining associations that provide information on the field of industrial engineering
  3. Reading magazines that provide up-to-date knowledge on flexible manufacturing system components

 

Find basic and advanced training programs for flexible manufacturing system manufacturers

Some institutions and associations offer courses on manufacturing systems and design, which contain information on the flexible manufacturing system as a part of the syllabi. You can also learn about flexible manufacturing systems in various industrial engineering courses.
Try: The Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department at Wayne State University offers bachelor and master’s level courses in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering with FMS (flexible manufacturing system) modules. You can also opt for the ‘Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Engineering’ program at University of Windsor. Another good institution where you can enroll for an industrial engineering course is the University of Texas at Austin.

Join associations to update your knowledge about flexible manufacturing systems

Updating your knowledge about flexible manufacturing techniques is very important for staying ahead in the industry. You can join various associations that provide current information about trends and updates on flexible manufacturing systems.
Try: For networking with flexible manufacturing system suppliers and manufacturers across the globe, joining MESA International (Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association) is a good option to gain information about global trends in the field of engineering. You can also join the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, a professional society that provides updates in manufacturing technologies.

Subscribe to magazines and journals that provide updates on flexible manufacturing systems

It is necessary for flexible manufacturing system companies and suppliers to be aware of the latest technologies and developments. You can subscribe to magazines that give you up-to-date information on developments in the industry.
Try: International Journal of Flexible Manufacturing Systems is a quarterly journal that publishes articles about flexible manufacturing systems and provides insights by experts about different manufacturing systems. You can subscribe to Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, published by Emerald Group Publishing, one of the leading publishers of management research magazines and journals. You can also search for articles and journals at JSTOR, a collection of archives of leading academic journals from various subjects including industrial engineering.