Which of the following includes a grouping of various types of machinery, a common materials handler, and a computer to control the production of a family of parts or products?

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A flexible machine cell, a common flexible manufacturing technology, is a grouping of various types of machinery, a common materials handler, and a centralized cell controller (computer). Each cell normally contains four to six machines capable of performing a variety of operations. The typical cell is dedicated to the production of a family of parts or products. The settings on machines are computer controlled, which allows each cell to switch quickly between the production of different parts or products.

Which of the Following Includes a Grouping of Various Types