Selected papers: Preface. CIM for small and medium sized companies, P. Kopacek & M. Zauner. A low cost control structure for flexible production lines with multitask workcells, Th. Borangiu et al. PC-based hierarchical manufacturing cell control, E. Freund et al. A CAPP system for automatic tools selection in drilling operations, J. Isotalo & K. Jansson. An algorithm for CAD-based generation of collision-free paths for robotic manipulators, G. Conte et al. Computer aided planning of flexible, modular assembly cells, D. Noe & P. Kopacek. Solid modelling for NC machine animation, V. Arnautovski et al. Communication in low-cost CIM systems: a new approach, N. Girsule & R. Probst. Introduction of flexible automated assembly into small enterprises in Slovenia, D. Noe. Introduction of computer aided production methods in a company for air-conditioning handling units, Ch. Kaup & P. Otto. Challenging a CIM pilot-based training center, A. M. Stanescu et al. Digitising and measuring of free formed surfaces, B. Pogorevc. Making configuration expert system development less costly, B. G. Welz. A low-cost petri-nets based simulator for small sized manufacturing systems, A. M. Stanescu et al. A modular "low cost" CAQ-system, M. Zauner et al.