Knowledge-Based Systems for Formulation Optimization, 1994 Hot Melt Symposium Proceedings
W. H. VerDuin
Product formulation is a challenging task. Customers demand better performance, lower costs, higher quality, and faster delivery. New materials and processing opportunities and regulatory constraints may require significant reformulation.
This paper draws upon material from the author’s new book “Better Products Faster: Practical Applications of Knowledge-Based Systems for Manufacturers,” Irwin Professional Publishing, Burr Ridge, Illinois. A brief background on knowledge-based technologies is presented, but the focus is on solving problems in product formulation.