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xvi Terminology and Abbreviations

AGV: Automated guided vehicle
ATC: Automatic tool changer

BBS: Building block system (das Baukastensystem)
CAD: Computer aided design
CAE: Computer aided engineering

CAPP: Computer aided process planning
CIM: Computer integrated manufacturing
CNC: Computerized numerical control
FEM: Finite element method
FMC: Flexible manufacturing cell

FML: Flexible machining line
FMS: Flexible manufacturing system
FOF: Flow of force (der Kraftfluß)

FTL: Flexible transfer line
GC: Grinding center
GT: Group technology
HSK: Hollow shank tool
ISO: International Standards Organization

LCA: Life cycle assessment
MC: Machining center
MTIRA: Machine Tool Industry Research Association

NC: Numerically controlled, numerical control
NCTL: Numerically controlled transfer line
QFD: Quality function deployment
SME: Small- and medium-size enterprise
TC: Turning center

TL: Transfer line
UMIST: University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology
VDI: Vereinigte Deutscher Ingenier