Exploring Advanced Manufacturing Technologies [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

by Steve Krar (Author), Arthur Gill (Author) "High technology has arrived on the floor of America's factories and the growing use of these technologies has led to operational excellence, higher productivity, and..." (more)
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Product Description
Manufacturers wishing to survive over the long term must strive to become world-class competitors. These firms should be replacing obsolete methods, processes, and systems with a structure based on the latest technology and best human resource utilitization. As a unique ready reference, Exploring Advanced Manufacturing Technologies provides information on many new technologies and is designed for those who do not have time to undertake the necessary research. Each topic addresses the following points: 1) a brief description of the technology and where it is used 2) the underlying theory and principles and how the technology works 3) where the technology can be used and what conventional process it may replace 4) the requirements necessary to make it work and some possible pitfalls 5) advantages and disadvantages. More than three years in the making, this state-of-the-art book is sure to be an effective resource for anyone wanting to stay up to date with the very latest technologies in manufacturing.

FEATURES

-- Introduces and provides an overview of 45 of the latest manufacturing technologies.

-- Each unit has the potential for saving a manufacturer many thousands of dollars when applied properly.

-- All major developments in manufacturing technology are available in this one volume…no more time-consuming searching of the Web.

-- Written by a highly successful team of technical authors whose reputations for accuracy and quality are recognized worldwide.

-- Many technologies have been updated to the date of publication.

-- Includes these topics: Producing Prosperity, Human Resources, Internet Sourcing: Goods/Services, Justifying AM Technologies, Superabrasive Technology, Direct Metal Deposition, Fineblanking, Product Design & Development, Internet 2D/3D File Transfer, Open Architecture CNC, Immersive/Virtual Reality, Machine Diagnostics Online, CNC Manufacturing & Lasers, Robotics & Rapid Prototyping, E-Manufacturing, STEP NC, Manufacturing in the Future, Nanotechnology, plus 25 other advanced technologies.

-- Each section has been reviewed by industrial experts to ensure that it contains the latest information and is technically accurate.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 448 pages
• Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.; 1 edition (July 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0831131500
• ISBN-13: 978-0831131500
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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