An integrated framework for protective packaging design and manufacture

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Abstract
Computer-based techniques are becoming more widely used to solve design and manufacturing problems, but some firms remain sceptical as to its technical functionalities in providing realistic price/performance improvement and flexibility. The local protective packaging industry is one of those where computers are not widely used to automate the various stages of design and manufacture. A fundamental deficiency in the data integration, therefore, exists between these two processes. This paper describes an integrated technological approach to the design and manufacture of polyfoam protective products. The work will involve the use of knowledge-based techniques for protective packaging design, automated procedures for mould design, and an information communication link to the production of prototype samples and moulded products. Special emphasis would also be made as to the nature and integration of data between the various areas.

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