The aim of the this report is to present the C.N.C. adaptation of the AUTOKON System. Voluntarily have chosen a practical approach for the first 3 chapters in order to clarify the encountered userproblem and to describe necessary developments during the implementation and use of AUTOKON. Such a system must sooner or later be evaluated on the basis of available resources mobilized by the system and on on the engendered expenses. The chapter 4 of the report yields in a rather precise way the nunber of man hours and the number of computer hours for a big tanker constructed at C.N.C. It is almost certain that this approach, if adopted by the other shipyards present at this meeting, may lead to very fruitful dis cussions.

A growing amount of attention has been turned to Group Technology which deals with the area of batch-type manufacturing for those who are engaged with small lot sizes and a variety of products. Development and implementation of integrated computer aided manufacturing (ICAM) will lead to rapid changes in U.S. manufacturing industry. It has been recognized that Group Technology is an essential element of the foundation for the successful development and implementation of ICAM through the application of the part-family concept.

Proceedings of the REAPS Technical Symposium. Paper No. 12: Network Scheduling of Shipyard Production, Engineering, and Material Procurement.

Proceedings of the REAPS Technical Symposium. Paper No 3: Navy Manufacturing Technology Program.

The Research and Engineering for Automation and Productivity in Shipbuilding (REAPS) program aims at increasing U.S. shipyard productivity. The organization, activities and current and planned development projects of the program are reviewed. The 1980 symposium focuses on developing a consensus on a format for long range facility plans, with an emphasis on cost effectiveness and environmental impacts.