CIM Hardware comprises the following:

i. Manufacturing equipments:

• Workstations
• Cells
• DNC
• FMS
• Work, tool handling & storage devices
• Sensors
• SFC data collection devices

ii. Computer related hardwares:

• Computers
• Controllers
• Printers
• Plotters
• Modems
• Cables
• Connectors,
• Workstation Terminals
• CAD/CAM Systems

iii. Office equipment

iv. Communication hardware

• Remote batch terminals
• Front end processors …