This paper discusses a proposed framework to optimise manufactur
ing processes for small to medium enterprises through the application of ambi
ent intelligent technologies. To profit in today’s market, small manufacturers
must be efficient and agile to minimise cost and to meet variable market de
mand. The framework will provide decision support for the manager by supply
ing intuitive access to the realtime data describing the status of the shop floor
environment and the ability to automate responses depending on environmental
conditions.
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