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HarperCollins Publishers Exactly How Precision Engineers Created the
Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2018Bestselling author Simon Winchester writes a magnificent history of the pioneering engineers who developed precision machinery to allow us to see as far as the moon and as close as the Higgs boson.Precision is the key to everything. It is an integral, unchallenged and essential component of our modern social, mercantile, scientific, mechanical and intellectual landscapes. The items we value in our daily lives a camera, phone, computer, bicycle, car, a dishwasher perhaps all sport components that fit together with precision and operate with near perfection. We also assume that the more precise a device the better it is. And yet whilst we live lives peppered and larded with precision, we are not, when we come to think about it, entirely sure what precision is, or what it means. How and when did it begin to build the modern world?Simon Winchester seeks to answer these questions through stories of precision's pioneers. Exactly takeTrade Review‘Winchester’s latest is a rollicking work of pop science that entertains and informs’ Publishers Weekly (starred review) ‘Winchester makes a convincing case … ‘Exactly’ succeeds resoundingly in making us think more deeply about the everyday objects we take for granted. It challenges us to reflect on our progress as humans and what has made it possible. It is interesting, informative, exciting and emotional, and for anyone with even some curiosity about what makes the machines of our world work as well as they do, it’s a real treat’ New York Times ‘Simon Winchester’s new book is a tale of many triumphs … His delight in words cannot be bridled, so that even “Exactly,” which is, after all, a nonfiction treatment of technology, brims with amusing and rare nouns such as bagatelle, bijoux, cynosure, seraglio and susurrus. These whir smoothly alongside the argot of the machine shop … Mr. Winchester covers more than 200 years of fine-tuning in this work, and corrals a large cast of eccentric individuals’ Wall Street Journal ‘An ingenious argument that the dazzling advances that produced the scientific revolution, the industrial revolution, and the revolutions that followed owe their success to a single engineering element: precision … An enthusiastic popular-science tour of technological marvels … readers will love the ride’ Kirkus ‘Another gem from one of the world’s justly celebrated historians specializing in unusual and always fascinating subjects and people’ Booklist (starred review)
£11.69
Octopus Publishing Group Exceptional Watches
Book Synopsis''Behind a watch there are often hidden stories. Stories of those who made it and those who wore it. From the watchmaker to the diver, from the astronaut to the collector, from father to son - from buyer to thief even - a watch does not age. As it is handed on and, as it travels, from the Joux valley in Switzerland to the saleroom, from the depths of the ocean to the moon, and from the pages of a catalogue to those of this book, a watch only gains in substance.'' Clément MazarianFrom mechanical watches to chronographs, quartz watches to divers'', Exceptional Watches will transport you through time, uncovering the histories behind the most coveted watch models. Collector Clément Mazarian of Collection Personelle tells the stories of 90 era-defining watches from the early 1900s up to the present day, each one meticulously catalogued and accompanied by a stunning image from celebrated photographer Henry Leutwyler. Illustrated technical pages
£40.00
HarperCollins Publishers Longitude
Book SynopsisThe tenth anniversary edition of the dramatic human story of an epic scientific quest: the search for the solution of how to calculate longitude and the unlikely triumph of an English genius. With a new Foreword by the celebrated astronaut Neil Armstrong.Sobel has done the impossible and made horology sexy no mean feat' New ScientistAnyone alive in the 18th century would have known that the longitude problem' was the thorniest scientific dilemma of the day and had been for centuries. Lacking the ability to measure their longitude, sailors throughout the great ages of exploration had been literally lost at sea as soon as they lost sight of land. Thousands of lives, and the increasing fortunes of nations, hung on a resolution.The quest for a solution had occupied scientists and their patrons for the better part of two centuries when, in 1714, Parliament upped the ante by offering a king's ransom (20,000) to anyone whose method or device proved successful. Countless quacks weighed in wiTrade ReviewDava Sobel has written a gem of a book…one of the best reads for the non-scientific writing to come along for many a moon." Financial Times "A true life thriller, jam-packed with political intrigue, international warfare, personal feuds and financial skullduggery." Daily Mail "Rarely have I enjoyed a book as much as Dava Sobel's Longitude. She has an extraordinary gift of making difficult ideas clear." Daily Telegraph
£9.49
Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd Practical Watch Escapement
Book SynopsisThe Practical Watch Escapement explains the action of the escapement in terms accessible to both expert and layman.One of George Daniels'' central contributions to horology is his co-axial escapement. Having observed that the dominant lever escapement begins to change its rate after a year or two - a disturbance caused by the sliding action of the impulse elements of the escapement - Daniels set about developing a mechanism that avoided this problem.The result of his efforts was the co-axial escapement, a mechanism in which he sought to combine the strengths and eliminate the deficiencies of existing watch escapements, the lever escapement foremost among them. First devised in 1977, today it remains largely the same as fitted in watches of Daniels'' own manufacture, as well as those of several wrist-watch manufacturers.The text is accompanied by a series of detailed line drawings.Table of ContentsForeword Introduction General Principles Verge Escapement Cylinder Escapement Virgule Escapement Duplex Escapement Lever Escapement Escaping Angle Lever Angle The Draw Angle The Balance Roller The Pallets and Escape Wheel Detent Escapement The Unlocking Angle The Angle of Draw The Locking Stone Pivoted Detent The Impulse Angle Radial Impulse at Each Vibration Robin Escapement Echappement Naturel Summary Detached Escapements without lubricant Independent Double Wheel Escapement Double Radial Impulse with Single Wheel Co-Axial Escapement Extra Flat Co-Axial Escapement Symmetrical Co-Axial Escapement Photographic Plates
£25.50
ACC Art Books The Wristwatch Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to
Book Synopsis"...a beautiful book, filled with captivating images and explanatory text which never gets too dry or too technical..." - Revolution Despite the functional obsolescence of the mechanical wristwatch (our phones and computers tell more accurate time) the early 21st Century has seen a boom in the development, production, and appreciation of all things horological. Whether it is presented to the collector as an alternative investment, as a feat of micro-mechanical technology, or as a showcase of artisanal mastery, the mechanical wristwatch has never possessed more forms, functions or facets than it does today. The Wristwatch Handbook is written from the epicentre of a renaissance, a place in time between the Quartz revolution and the rise of the smart device - where the mechanical wristwatch is the antidote to the microprocessor and the permanent buzz of your inbox. From the multi-axis tourbillion, to the split-second chronograph, to the sidereal sky chart, The Wristwatch Handbook covers it all and does so with more than 470 rich illustrations from over 90 of the World's leading brands. The book is separated into two sections. The first section provides the reader with a comprehensive understanding of the mechanical movement. Its chapters explore power, transmission, distribution and regulation illustrating the basic concepts before considering the innovation and complexity that takes place further toward the cutting edge. From the fifty-day power reserve, to the constant force mechanism, and the 1,000Hz mechanical escapement, section 1 will allow the reader to understand and appreciate what is happening beneath the dial of their watch. Section two allows the reader to take this understanding and apply it to the vast range of complications (functions) that exist in modern horology. Each chapter showcases a distinct category of complication. For example, the regatta timer, pulsometer, and monopusher chronograph join a host of others in a chapter entitled 'Recording Lapses of Time'; The power reserve indicator, dynamograph, and crown position indicator are featured in a chapter for 'Power and Performance Indication'; The moon phase indicator, annual calendar, and planetarium can be found in the 'Astronomical Complications' chapter. Once the functional categories are exhausted, the final three chapters explore whimsical complications that have little regard for practical function, novelty time indication, and the 'super-complicated' watch - a rare breed of timepiece that houses an intimidating host of complications featured throughout the book. Upon completion of The Wristwatch Handbook the reader will be able to identify even the most exotic complication from across the room, and be able to share their appreciation and understanding of what makes it so useful and compelling. The Wristwatch Handbook is "brand agnostic", using only those watches that most aptly illustrate the given subject-matter. As a consequence the book places equal emphasis on the classic and the cutting edge, on watches produced in large volume or exclusive runs, by industry-leading technology or at the hand of a master. In doing so the book provides an unparalleled range of watches from over 90 brands, allowing the reader to determine for themselves which brands, complications, and styles they will build their collection from.Trade ReviewMany books focus on a single brand or even a single complication, while The Wristwatch Handbook aims to be as over- arching as possible. At 352 pages in large format, the handbook is a beautiful book, filled with captivating images and explanatory text which never gets too dry or too technical... The Wristwatch Handbook, $85 .00, published by ACC Art Books, is definitely worth consideration by anyone wanting to become serious about watches. Revolution Magazine
£45.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc Metric Pattern Cutting for Childrens Wear and
Book SynopsisThis fourth edition of Metric Pattern Cutting for Children's Wear and Babywear remains the standard text book but has three majorimprovements. First, the sections have been re-organised to reflect changes in producing and marketing children's clothes.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements 4 Introduction 5 Design and pattern cutting for babywear and children’s wear 6 The growth of children and adolescents 8 Tools and equipment for making patterns 10 Chapter 1 The basic principles – sizing – using the blocks 11 Part One: ‘Flat’ Cutting – Babywear (birth–2 years) Chapter 2 Specifi c babywear blocks 23 Chapter 3 Specifi c babywear adaptations 31 Part Two: ‘Flat’ Cutting – Basic Garments (1–14 years) Chapter 4 The ‘fl at’ blocks – woven and jersey fabrics 39 Chapter 5 Basic tops, dresses and skirts for girls 57 Chapter 6 Overgarments for girls and boys 69 Chapter 7 Sport and leisurewear for girls and boys 79 Chapter 8 Nightwear for boys and girls 87 Part Three: Standard Pattern Cutting Processes (birth–14 years) Chapter 9 Constructing sleeves 95 Chapter 10 Constructing openings, collars and hoods 109 Part Four: ‘Form ‘ Cutting – Schoolwear and Formal Wear (3–14 years) Chapter 11 Classic blocks for schoolwear and formal wear 121 Chapter 12 Pattern adaptations for schoolwear 149 Chapter 13 Pattern adaptations for girls’ formal wear 165 Part Five: ‘Form’ Cutting – Constructing Blocks For Girls With Developing Figures (11–14 years) Chapter 14 The basic blocks and size charts 175 Part Six: Grading Patterns (birth–14 years) Chapter 15 Grading patterns for babywear and children’s wear 187 Appendix: Aliquot parts 201 Glossary 202 Supplementary body measurements 203 Bibliography and further reading 206 Chapter index 207
£27.20
Skyhorse Publishing Watch Repair for Beginners: An Illustrated How-To
Book SynopsisFirst written by the definitive expert in 1957, Watch Repair for Beginners is the ideal book for anyone who wants to know how to fix their own watch, or take up watch repair as a hobby.Learn what horology is; the basics of watch and clock repairing; the mechanics of a clock; how the wheels work; the difference between an automatic watch, a stop watch, and a chronograph; and so much more. The table of contents includes: Wheel work of pendulum clocks Gearing Escapements for Balance Wheel Timepieces Striking Mechanisms Stop Watches and Chronographs Calendar Mechanisms And more! With detailed black-and-white illustrations, this timeless classic is a must-have addition to any horology lover’s collection.
£9.99
ACC Art Books Rolex: History, Icons and Record-Breaking Models
Book SynopsisThe history of Rolex is inextricably linked to its founder Hans Wilsdorf, who took the first steps in the world of Swiss watchmaking as he dreamed about a timepiece that could be worn around the wrist. This experimental research led Rolex to achieve its highest goals in both technological innovation and in the use of the finest materials alone. Its models have been photographed on the wrists of political leaders, sports champions, and film and fashion celebrities, transforming each Rolex into a fully-fledged status symbol, a synonym of elegance and precision. Including essays with a historical and technical slant, in-depth descriptions of the most representative pieces and a brief glossary, the pages in this book sparkle with golden hands, diamond-studded dials and patent-leather watchbands, illustrated in period photographs and macro-detail. The volume ends with a chapter dedicated to the most amazing auctions that saw the sale of the Geneva-based company's vintage watches.Trade ReviewThis book is a must-have for watch collectors and anyone who appreciates storied and celebrated brands. -- Joshua Espinoza Complex, December 30, 2014
£23.99
Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd Watchmaking
Book SynopsisTwenty-eight years after its first publication, the best-selling Watchmaking continues to inspire and encourage the art of watchmaking, especially among new generations of enthusiasts. As a supreme master of his art, George Daniels'' advice is constantly sought by both students and watch repairers, his understanding of the problems that can beset the would-be watchmaker, especially in an age of mass production, and his expert knowledge of the history of watchmaking being second to none.Here, the making of the precision timekeeper is described step-by-step and illustrated at each stage with line drawings and brief explanatory captions. The text is easy to follow and care has been taken to avoid complicated technical descriptions. As Daniels is particularly interested in the development of the escapement - many are described in this book, several of his own design - the reader is encouraged to explore this aspect of watchmaking in even greater detail.This classiTrade ReviewI truly believe that this book [...] will be held in high esteem both by its future collectors, as well as by the common watch enthusiast looking for a publication that summarizes their favorite hobby and presents its secrets in an easily understandable way. * A Blog to Watch *Watchmaking by George Daniels is a very fascinating book, a must read for everybody interested in the watchmaking. * www.learnwatchmaking.com *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface to the Third Edition Preface The Colour Plates 1. Workshop and Equipment 2. Hand Tools 3. Finishing Steel and Brass 4. Turning 5. Wheels and Pinions 6. Making Small Components 7. Jewelling 8. Escapements 9. Mainsprings and Accessories 10. Movement Design 11. The Balance and Spring 12. Casemaking 13. Engine-Turned Cases and Dials Select Bibliography Appendices Index
£56.00
Transworld Publishers Ltd The Gutenberg Revolution
Book SynopsisIn 1450, all Europe''s books were handcopied and amounted to only a few thousand. By 1500 they were printed, and numbered in their millions. The invention of one man - Johann Gutenberg - had caused a revolution. Printing by movable type was a discovery waiting to happen.Born in 1400 in Mainz, Germany, Gutenberg struggled against a background of plague and religious upheaval to bring his remarkable invention to light. His story is full of paradox: his ambition was to reunite all Christendom, but his invention shattered it; he aimed to make a fortune, but was cruelly denied the fruits of his life''s work. Yet history remembers him as a visionary; his discovery marks the beginning of the modern world.Trade ReviewThe Gutenberg Revolution is the best book about the origin of books you could read. It is clear, engaging, fast-paced and authoritative. * Stephen Fry *Extremely erudite and enormously enthusiastic * Guardian *Vivid . . . engaging, detailed and highly readable . . . a window on an extraordinary display of consummate skill and creative genius * New Scientist *
£10.44
Florentin Best of the Watch
£85.00
The Crowood Press Ltd An Introductory Guide to Repairing Mechanical
Book SynopsisThis up-to-date, clearly written and beautifully illustrated book is targeted at the amateur repairer and at the absolute beginner with no experience, as well as at hobbyists who often dabble with, but have little knowledge of, the techniques used in quality horological work. Written by a professional clock repairer with a common sense approach, this workshop companion for the beginner 'keeps things simple' whilst placing an emphasis on the quality of the work. It provides step-by-step illustrated instructions and simplifies a large variety of tasks that are often regarded as being complicated, such as re-pivoting, jewelling and bushing. Moreover, it presents a great deal of useful advice and contains over 400 high quality colour images that help to explain and clarify every procedure that is covered.
£22.50
Taylor & Francis 5S Office Version 1 Participant Workbook
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£13.99
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£12.99
The Crowood Press Ltd Practical Clock Repairing
Book SynopsisIn this book, the author has dealt with the usual faults likely to develop in each type of movement in general use; from the lordly grandfather to the humble alarm. All the tools and equipment are described and illustrated, together with the ways of using them.
£18.04
teNeues Publishing UK Ltd The Watch Book: More Than Time
Book SynopsisFrom stopwatches and alarms, to world clocks and calendar functions, to tourbillons that counter the effects of gravity, these so-called complications have been the crowning glory of fine watchmaking for centuries. The Watch Book – More than Time is an illustrated compendium of watchmaking that explores these most intricate elements of the horologist’s craft through timing, astronomy, and striking. This volume is a unique and impressive addition to the book market and a lavish tribute to the mastery of horology. Text in English and German.
£40.00
Institution of Engineering and Technology Human Machine Collaboration and Interaction for
Book SynopsisAdvanced technologies such as robotics, 5G mobile communications, IoT, cloud computing and wireless sensor networks have had a huge impact and influence on manufacturing, with an increased collaboration between humans and smart systems. As the manufacturing process becomes more automated using real-time data, communication systems, Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques and robotics feed data back into the manufacturing process. This enables the design of products that are more customized and personal, and leads to a more competitive, efficient and value-added production process by reacting more quickly to technical or human errors to avoid product and system damage while increasing workplace safety, and reducing waste, pollution, and associated costs. This edited book covers challenges, concepts, systems, architectures, technologies, and design characteristics of human-machine cooperation and interaction systems in smart manufacturing environments using state of the art technologies including AI, 5G, IoTs, Blockchains, CPS, sensing, automation and robotics. The book is aimed at researchers and engineers working on the applications of robotics and automation, HMI, HCI, CPS, sensing, information and communications technology, data science, ML/DL/AI, AR/VR, cybersecurity and electronics. It is also a useful reference for advanced students and lecturers in these fields, and will appeal to manufacturers and automation system developers.Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to HMI - current and future, systems, features, and benefits Human-machine interfaces in smart manufacturing Chapter 2: Human-machine interaction (HMI) technology - Malaysia National Technology Roadmap Industry4WRD leading the human intelligence transformation in smart manufacturing Chapter 3: Challenges and impact of human-machine interaction systems in smart manufacturing Chapter 4: Robotics and autonomous systems in smart manufacturing Chapter 5: Artificial intelligence implementations in HMI for smart manufacturing Chapter 6: 5G and beyond environment for smart manufacturing Chapter 7: Drone supports applications in smart manufacturing Chapter 8: VoIP technology in manufacturing Chapter 9: Industrial Internet of Things solutions in smart manufacturing Chapter 10: Metal powder bed fusion: an overview on processes, materials, and challenges Chapter 11: 3D processing for human-machine interaction and additive manufacturing Chapter 12: Augmented reality technology in smart manufacturing Chapter 13: Extended reality on smart manufacturing Chapter 14: Intelligent transportation systems Chapter 15: Optical fibres for data interoperability and real-time production tracking in medical manufacturing Chapter 16: Human-Machine Interface for Healthcare Technology Manufacturing Chapter 17: Smart manufacturing workplace safety with virtual training, AR and haptic technologies Chapter 18: Blockchain technology in smart manufacturing Chapter 19: Reducing waste and pollution with automation and CPS in manufacturing Chapter 20: Smart manufacturing workplace safety with virtual training, AR, MR and haptic technologies Chapter 21: Conserving environment using resources wisely with reduction of waste and pollution: exemplary initiatives for Education 4.0 Chapter 22: Conserving cultural heritage, monitoring health and safety in the environment integrating technology: issues, challenges and the way forward Chapter 23: Rethinking and redesigning strategies related to IR4.0 to bridge the gap of human resource development in ICT industries and smart manufacturing Chapter 24: Summary
£133.00
The Crowood Press Ltd Clock Repairers Manual
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£19.80
Anness Publishing Soft Furnishings The Practical Encyclopedia of
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Watchprint com Sarl Real and Fake Watches
Book SynopsisHow can you tell a fake watch from a real one? Where are fakes made? What grades of quality can one find among so-called "replicas"? How can one buy a watch on the internet? How can one avoid fraudulent copies? These are just some of the questions to which any wristwatch enthusiast needs to find answers in an era when counterfeiting luxury products has become an industry in its own right. This book, of which the greater part is devoted to the most prestigious watch brands, provides readers with vital information on identifying fakes. It aims to ensure that buying a watch from a private individual, from a professional or on the internet (the global hub for the sale of fake watches) does not turn out to be a nightmare! Illustrated with over 500 photos, the differences between original and counterfeit models are exposed in detail (mechanisms, dials, bracelets, etc.). To our knowledge, no other work of this type has been published to date, doubtless due to the explosive nature of this fascinating topic.
£17.99
The Crowood Press Ltd The English Fusee Lever Pocket Watch
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£18.04
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Fundamentals of Inkjet Printing: The Science of
Book SynopsisFrom droplet formation to final applications, this practical book presents the subject in a comprehensive and clear form, using only content derived from the latest published results.Starting at the very beginning, the topic of fluid mechanics is explained, allowing for a suitable regime for printing inks to subsequently be selected. There then follows a discussion on different print-head types and how to form droplets, covering the behavior of droplets in flight and upon impact with the substrate, as well as the droplet's wetting and drying behavior at the substrate. Commonly observed effects, such as the coffee ring effect, are included as well as printing in the third dimension. The book concludes with a look at what the future holds. As a unique feature, worked examples both at the practical and simulation level, as well as case studies are included. As a result, students and engineers in R&D will come to fully understand the complete process of inkjet printing.Table of ContentsList of Contributors Preface xxi 1 Introductory Remarks 1 Ian M. Hutchings, Graham D. Martin, and Stephen D. Hoath 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Drop Formation: Continuous Inkjet and Drop-on-Demand 2 1.3 Surface Tension and Viscosity 6 1.4 Dimensionless Groups in Inkjet Printing 8 1.5 Length and Time Scales in Inkjet Printing 9 1.6 The Structure of This Book 11 1.7 Symbols Used 11 References 12 2 Fluid Mechanics for Inkjet Printing 13 Edward P. Furlani 2.1 Introduction 13 2.2 Fluid Mechanics 13 2.3 Dimensions and Units 14 2.4 Fluid Properties 15 2.4.1 Density 15 2.4.2 Viscosity 16 2.4.2.1 Newtonian Fluids 17 2.4.2.2 Non-Newtonian Fluids 17 2.4.3 Surface Tension 18 2.5 Force, Pressure, Velocity 19 2.6 Fluid Dynamics 20 2.6.1 Equations of Fluid Dynamics 20 2.6.1.1 Conservation of Mass 21 2.6.1.2 Conservation of Momentum 21 2.6.1.3 Conservation of Energy 22 2.6.2 Solving the Equations of Fluid Dynamics 24 2.7 Computational Fluid Dynamics 25 2.7.1 Preprocessor 26 2.7.2 Solver 28 2.7.3 Postprocessor 28 2.8 Inkjet Systems 29 2.8.1 Inkjet Modeling Challenges 31 2.8.1.1 Free-Surface Analysis 32 2.8.1.2 Fluid–Structure Interaction 35 2.8.1.3 Phase Change Analysis 35 2.8.1.4 Ink–Media Interaction 35 2.8.1.5 Non-Newtonian Fluids 35 2.8.2 Inkjet Processes 36 2.8.2.1 DOD Droplet Generation 36 2.8.2.2 CIJ Droplet Generation 43 2.8.2.3 Crosstalk 45 2.8.2.4 Aerodynamic Effects 47 2.8.2.5 Ink–Media Interactions 48 Summary 52 Acknowledgments 53 References 53 3 Inkjet Printheads 57 Naoki Morita, Amol A. Khalate, Arend M. van Buul, and Herman Wijshoff 3.1 Thermal versus Piezoelectric Inkjet Printing 57 3.2 Thermal Inkjet 58 3.2.1 Boiling Mechanism 58 3.2.1.1 Theoretical Model 58 3.2.1.2 Observation of Boiling Bubble Behavior 59 3.2.2 Printhead Structure 63 3.2.3 Jetting Characteristics of TIJs 64 3.2.3.1 Input Power Characteristics and Heat Control of TIJs 64 3.2.3.2 Frequency Response and Crosstalk Control 65 3.2.4 Problems Associated with Pressure and Heat Generated in TIJs 66 3.2.4.1 Cavitation Damage on the Heater Surface 66 3.2.4.2 Ink Residue Scorching (Kogation) on the Heater Surface 67 3.2.5 Evaporation of Water in Aqueous Ink 69 3.2.5.1 Approaches to Compensate for Condensed Ink through Evaporation 69 3.2.5.2 Measurement of Physical Properties of Flying Droplets 70 3.3 Future Prospects for Inkjets 72 3.3.1 Printing Speed Limit Estimated by Drop Behavior 72 3.3.2 Control of Bleeding Caused by High-Speed Drying 72 3.4 Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) 74 3.5 Examples and Problems (TIJ) 76 3.5.1 Example 76 3.5.2 Problem 76 3.6 Piezo Inkjet Printhead 78 3.6.1 Introduction 78 3.6.2 Working Principle 79 3.6.3 Ink Channel Behavior 82 3.6.3.1 Residual Oscillations 82 3.6.4 Control of Inkjet Printhead 84 3.6.4.1 Constrained Actuation Pulse Design 84 3.6.4.2 Complex Actuation Pulse Design: Feedforward Control Approach 86 3.6.5 Industrial Applications 88 References 89 4 Drop Formation in Inkjet Printing 93 Theo Driessen and Roger Jeurissen 4.1 Introduction 93 4.1.1 Continuous Inkjet Printing 93 4.1.2 Drop-on-Demand Inkjet Printing 94 4.2 Drop Formation in Continuous Inkjet Printing 95 4.2.1 Rayleigh–Plateau Instability 96 4.2.2 Satellite Formation 99 4.2.3 Final Droplet Velocity 99 4.2.3.1 Capillary Deceleration 99 4.2.3.2 Acceleration due to Advection 101 4.3 Analysis of Droplet Formation in Drop-on-Demand Inkjet Printing 102 4.3.1 The Scenario of the Analyzed Droplet Formation 102 4.3.1.1 Head Droplet Formation 103 4.3.1.2 Tail Formation 105 4.3.1.3 Pinch-Off and Tail Breakup 108 4.4 Worked Examples 111 4.4.1 Tail Formation for the Purely Inertial Case 111 4.4.2 Dispersion Relation of the Rayleigh–Plateau Instability 112 Acknowledgment 114 References 114 5 Polymers in Inkjet Printing 117 Joseph S.R. Wheeler and Stephen G. Yeates 5.1 Introduction 117 5.2 Polymer Definition 117 5.3 Source- and Architecture-Based Polymer Classification 118 5.4 Molecular Weight and Size 118 5.5 Polymer Solutions 122 5.6 Effect of Structure and Physical Form on Inkjet Formulation Properties 124 5.7 Zimm Interpretation for Polymers in High Shear Environments 125 5.8 Printability of Polymer-Containing Inkjet Fluids 126 5.9 Simulation of the Inkjet Printing of High-Molecular-Weight Polymers 129 5.10 Molecular Weight Stability of Polymers during DOD Inkjet Printing 130 5.11 Molecular Weight Stability of Polymers during CIJ Printing 132 5.12 Molecular Weight Stability of Associating Polymers During DOD Inkjet Printing 134 5.13 Case Studies of Polymers in Inkjet Formulation 135 5.13.1 Role of Polymer Architecture 135 5.13.2 Inkjet Printing of PEDOT:PSS 136 5.13.3 Inkjet Printing of Polymer–Graphene and CNT Composites 136 References 137 6 Colloid Particles in Ink Formulations 141 Mohmed A. Mulla, Huai Nyin Yow, Huagui Zhang, Olivier J. Cayre, and Simon Biggs 6.1 Introduction 141 6.1.1 Colloids 141 6.1.2 Inkjet (Complex) Fluids 141 6.2 Dyes versus Pigment Inks 142 6.3 Stability of Colloids 143 6.3.1 DLVO Theory 144 6.3.2 van der Waals Attractive Force 144 6.3.3 Electrostatic Repulsive Force 145 6.3.4 Stabilization of Colloidal Systems 146 6.4 Particle–Polymer Interactions 149 6.4.1 Steric Stabilization 149 6.4.2 Bridging Flocculation 150 6.4.3 Depletion Flocculation 151 6.5 Effect of Other Ink Components on Colloidal Interactions 152 6.5.1 Surfactants 152 6.5.2 Viscosity Modifiers 153 6.5.3 Humectants 153 6.5.4 Glycol Ethers 154 6.5.5 Storage – Buffers and Biocides 154 6.5.6 Other Additives 155 6.6 Characterization of Colloidal Dispersions 155 6.6.1 Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) 155 6.6.2 Electrophoretic Mobility (Zeta Potential) 156 6.6.3 Rheology 157 6.6.4 Bulk Colloidal Dispersion 157 6.6.5 Jetting 159 6.7 Sedimentation/Settling 160 6.7.1 Sedimentation Characterization Techniques 162 6.8 Conclusions/Outlook 165 References 166 7 Jetting Simulations 169 Neil F. Morrison, Claire McIlroy, and Oliver G. Harlen 7.1 Introduction 169 7.2 Key Considerations for Modelling 172 7.3 One-Dimensional Modelling 177 7.3.1 The Long-Wavelength Approximation 177 7.3.2 A Simple CIJ Model 178 7.3.3 Error Analysis for Simple Jetting 180 7.3.4 Validation of the Model by Rayleigh’s Theory 180 7.3.5 Exploring the Parameter Space 183 7.3.6 A Numerical Experiment 184 7.4 Axisymmetric Modelling 185 7.4.1 Continuous Inkjet 186 7.4.2 Drop-on-Demand 189 7.5 Three-Dimensional Simulation 194 References 196 8 Drops on Substrates 199 Sungjune Jung, Hyung Ju Hwang, and Seok Hyun Hong 8.1 Introduction 199 8.2 Experimental Observation of Newtonian Drop Impact on Wettable Surface 201 8.2.1 Effect of Initial Speed on Drop Impact and Spreading 202 8.2.2 Effect of Surface Wettability on Drop Impact and Spreading 206 8.2.3 Effect of Fluid Properties on Drop Impact and Spreading 208 8.3 Dimensional Analysis: The Buckingham Pi Theorem 209 8.4 Drop Impact Dynamics: The Maximum Spreading Diameter 211 8.4.1 Viscous Dissipation Dominates Surface Tension 213 8.4.2 The Flattened-Pancake Model 214 8.4.3 The Kinetic Energy Transfers Completely into Surface Energy 215 8.4.3.1 Evaporation: A Scaling Exponent of the Radius 216 References 218 9 Coalescence and Line Formation 219 Wen-Kai Hsiao and Eleanor S. Betton 9.1 Implication of Drop Coalescence on Printed Image Formation 219 9.2 Implication of Drop Coalescence on Functional and 3D Printing 220 9.3 Coalescence of Inkjet-Printed Drops 222 9.3.1 Coalescence of a Pair of Liquid Drops on Surface 222 9.3.2 Coalescence with Drop Impact 226 9.3.3 Coalescence of a Pair of Inkjet-Printed Drops 229 9.3.3.1 Experimental Setup 230 9.3.3.2 Necking Stage Dynamics 230 9.3.3.3 Discussion 234 9.3.3.4 Summary 234 9.4 2D Features and Line Printing 235 9.4.1 Model of Drop–Bead Coalescence 236 9.4.2 Experiment and Observations 237 9.4.2.1 Effect of Drop Spacing 238 9.4.2.2 Effect of Drop Deposition Interval 242 9.4.3 Stability Regimes and Discussion 244 9.4.4 Summary 246 9.5 Summary and Concluding Remarks 247 9.6 Working Questions 248 References 249 10 Droplets Drying on Surfaces 251 Emma Talbot, Colin Bain, Raf De Dier, Wouter Sempels, and Jan Vermant 10.1 Overview 251 10.2 Evaporation of Single Solvents 252 10.3 Evaporation of Mixed Solvents 259 10.3.1 Marangoni Flows 260 10.3.1.1 Thermal Marangoni Flows 260 10.3.1.2 Solutal Marangoni Flows 262 10.4 Particle Transport in Drying Droplets 263 10.4.1 The “Coffee Ring Effect” 263 10.4.1.1 Disadvantages to the Ring-Shaped Pattern 265 10.4.1.2 Exploiting the Coffee Ring Effect 266 10.4.1.3 Avoiding the Coffee Ring Effect 267 10.4.2 Particle Migration 268 10.5 Drying of Complex Fluids 268 10.5.1 Contact Line Motion 269 10.5.2 Particle Character 269 10.5.3 Segregation of Solids 272 10.5.4 Local Environment 273 10.5.5 Substrate Patterning 273 10.5.6 Destabilization of Colloids during Drying 274 10.6 Problems 274 References 275 11 Simulation of Drops on Surfaces 281 Mark C T Wilson and Krzysztof J Kubiak 11.1 Introduction 281 11.2 Continuum-Based Modeling of Drop Dynamics 282 11.2.1 Finite Element Analysis 282 11.2.2 Finite Element Boundary Conditions for Free Surfaces 283 11.2.3 The Moving Contact-Line Problem 284 11.2.3.1 The Contact Angle as a Boundary Condition 285 11.2.3.2 An Interface Formation Model 285 11.2.4 The Volume of Fluid Method 286 11.3 Challenging Contact Angle Phenomena 288 11.3.1 Apparent Contact Angles 288 11.3.2 Contact Angle Hysteresis 289 11.3.3 Dynamic Contact Angles 291 11.3.4 Dynamic Contact Angles in Numerical Simulations 292 11.3.5 Resting Time Effect 293 11.4 Diffuse-Interface Models 294 11.5 Lattice Boltzmann Simulations of Drop Dynamics 296 11.5.1 Background and Advantages of the Method 296 11.5.2 Multiphase Flow and Wetting 299 11.5.3 Capturing Contact Angle Hysteresis 301 11.5.4 Rough Surfaces 305 11.5.5 Chemically Inhomogeneous Surfaces 306 11.6 Conclusion and Outlook 307 Acknowledgment 309 References 309 12 Visualization and Measurement 313 Kye Si Kwon, Lisong Yang, Graham D. Martin, Rafael Castrejón-Garcia, Alfonso A. Castrejón-Pita, and J. Rafael Castrejón-Pita 12.1 Introduction 313 12.2 Basic Imaging of Droplets and Jets 314 12.3 Strobe Illumination 317 12.4 Holographic Methods 320 12.5 Confocal Microscopy 325 12.6 Image Analysis 330 12.6.1 Binary Image Analysis Method 330 12.6.1.1 Edge Detection Method (Droplet Volume Calculation Using LabVIEW) 331 12.6.1.2 Edge Detection Method (Threshold Detection Using MATLAB) 335 References 336 13 Inkjet Fluid Characterization 339 Malcolm R. Mackley, Damien C. Vadillo, and Tri R. Tuladhar 13.1 Introduction 339 13.2 The Influence of Ink Properties on Printhead and Jetting 340 13.3 The Rheology of Inkjet Fluids 341 13.3.1 Base Viscosity 342 13.3.2 Viscoelasticity (LVE) 344 13.4 The Measurement of Linear Viscoelasticity for Inkjet Fluids 347 13.5 The Measurement of Extensional Behavior for Inkjet Fluids 351 13.6 Linking Inkjet Rheology to Printhead Performance 356 13.7 Conclusions 361 Acknowledgments 362 References 362 14 Surface Characterization 365 Ronan Daly 14.1 Introduction 365 14.1.1 Understanding Surface Characterization Requirements 366 14.2 Process Map to Define Characterization Needs 367 14.2.1 Prejetting Surface Quality 367 14.2.1.1 Example 1: Graphical Printing 367 14.2.1.2 Example 2: Printed Electronics 370 14.2.1.3 Summary 373 14.2.2 Drop Impact Behavior 373 14.2.2.1 Example 1: 3D Printing 374 14.2.2.2 Example 2: Reactive Inkjet Printing and High-Throughput Screening 375 14.2.2.3 Summary 376 14.2.3 Delivery of Function 376 14.2.3.1 Example 1: Graphical Printing 377 14.2.3.2 Example 2: Advanced Functional Materials 378 14.2.4 The Final Functionalized Surface 379 14.2.5 Long-Term Behavior 380 14.2.5.1 Example 1: Paper 380 14.2.5.2 Example 2: Protein Printing 380 14.2.5.3 Example 3: Cured Ink Adhesion 381 14.3 Surface Characterization Techniques 381 14.3.1 Chemical Analysis of Surfaces 381 14.3.1.1 Surface Tension and Wettability Studies 381 14.3.1.2 Liquid Drops on Solid Surfaces 382 14.3.1.3 Example of Contact Angle Measurement 385 14.3.1.4 Liquid Drops on Liquid Surfaces 385 14.3.1.5 Role of Surface Chemistry on Imbibition 386 14.3.2 Mechanical Testing of Surfaces 387 14.3.2.1 Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) 388 14.3.2.2 Nanoindentation 388 14.3.3 Electrical Analysis of Surfaces 389 14.3.4 Optical Analysis 390 14.3.5 Biological Analysis 393 14.4 Conclusion 394 14.5 Questions to Consider 394 References 395 15 Applications in Inkjet Printing 397 Patrick J. Smith and Jonathan Stringer 15.1 Introduction 397 15.2 Graphics 398 15.3 Inkjet Printing for Three-Dimensional Applications 399 15.4 Inorganic Materials 404 15.4.1 Metallic Inks for Contacts and Interconnects 404 15.4.2 Ceramic Inks 405 15.4.3 Quantum Dots 406 15.5 Organic Materials 407 15.6 Biological Materials 410 15.6.1 Biomacromolecules for Analysis and Sensing 411 15.6.2 Tissue Engineering 412 References 414 16 Inkjet Technology: What Next? 419 Graham D. Martin and Mike Willis 16.1 Achievements So Far 419 16.2 The Inkjet Print-Head as a Delivery Device 420 16.3 Limitations of Inkjet Technology 421 16.3.1 Jetting Fluid Constraints 421 16.3.2 Control of Drop Volume 421 16.3.3 Variations in Drop Volume 422 16.3.4 Jet Directionality and Drop Placement Errors 423 16.3.5 Aerodynamic Effects 424 16.3.6 Impact and Surface Wetting Effects 424 16.4 Today’s Dominant Technologies and Limitations 424 16.4.1 Thermal Drop-on-Demand Inkjet 425 16.4.2 Piezoelectric Drop-on-Demand Inkjet 427 16.5 Other Current Technologies 428 16.5.1 Continuous Inkjet 428 16.5.2 Electrostatic Drop-on-Demand 429 16.5.3 Acoustic Drop Ejection 429 16.6 Emerging Technologies and Techniques 431 16.6.1 Stream 431 16.6.2 Print-Head Manufacturing Techniques 431 16.6.3 Flextensional 434 16.6.4 Tonejet 435 16.6.5 Ink Recirculation 435 16.6.6 Indirect Inkjet Printing 436 16.6.7 Wide Format Printing 438 16.6.8 Failure Detection 438 16.7 Future Trends for Print-Head Manufacturing 439 16.8 Future Requirements and Directions 440 16.8.1 Customization of Print-Heads for Nongraphics Applications 440 16.8.2 Reduce Sensitivity of Jetting to Ink Characteristics 440 16.8.3 Higher Viscosities 441 16.8.4 Higher Stability and Reliability 441 16.8.5 Drop Volume Requirements 442 16.8.6 Lower Costs 442 16.9 Summary of Status of Inkjet Technology 443 References 444 Index 445
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Horology
Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated volume provides an in-depth look at horology: the scientific study of time and timekeeping.
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The Crowood Press Ltd Using the Engineers Lathe in Clockmaking
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Taylor & Francis The Field Book of Organizational Change
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Taylor & Francis Effective Manufacturing Consulting
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 3D Printing for Artists Designers and Makers
Book SynopsisFully revised and with a new chapter and international case studies, this second edition of the best-selling book traces how artists and designers continue to adapt and incorporate 3D printing technology into their work and explains how the creative industries are directly interfacing with this new technology. Covering a broad range of applied art practice from fine art and furniture-design to film-making Stephen Hoskins introduces some of his groundbreaking research from the Centre for Fine Print Research along with an updated history of 3D print technology, a new chapter on fashion and animation, and new case studies featuring artists working with metal, plastic, ceramic and other materials. A fascinating investigation into how the applied arts continue to adapt to new technologies and a forecast of what developments we might expect in the future, this book is essential reading for students, researchers studying contemporary art and design and professionals involved in the creativeTrade Review[Review for the first edition] Overall, the book creates a nuanced picture of what 3D printing currently is and what it has the potential to become in the visual arts community. Hoskins’ . . . clear writing style demonstrates his expertise in the field while enabling readers with no previous knowledge of 3D printing to understand both the technical processes of creation as well as the artistic implications of this new technology. -- Amanda L. Milbourn, Assistant Librarian, Disney Consumer Products, LA, USA * ARLIS/NA *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction 1. The History of 3D Printing in Relation to the Visual Arts 2. An Overview of Current 3D Printing Technologies: What Each Offers and How They Might Develop in the Future 3. Crafts and Craftspeople Case Study: Jack Row Case Study: Marianne Forrest Case Study: Michael Eden 4. The Fine Arts Case Study: Sophie Kahn Case Study: Jonathan Monaghan Case Study: Mat Collishaw Case Study: Sebastian Burdon 5. Design and Designers: Case Studies from Contemporary Designers Case Study: Assa Ashuach Case Study: Laura Alvarado and Vivian Meller Case Study: Lionel Dean Case Study: Dr Peter Walters 6. Hackspaces, Fablabs and Makerspaces, Art Research: The COllaborative and More Public Face of 3D Printing and its Future in the Arts Case Study: Don Undeen 7. Fashion and Animation Case Study: Michael Schmidt 8. Conclusion Glossary Further Reading List Index
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Taylor & Francis Inc Four Practical Revolutions in Management: Systems
Book SynopsisShiba and Walden have significantly revised their classic, A New American TQM. With new methodologies and case studies, this work is one of the most comprehensive studies of management theory and business success. The authors identify a comprehensive approach to management that goes beyond operations improvement to help executives and managers create unique organizational capabilities. They contend that organizations must develop skills in four major areas: customer focus, continuous improvement, total participation, and societal networking.They present proven methods that enable dynamic implementation strategies, facilitate ongoing learning, and encourage continuous diffusion of evolving information and quality practices throughout an organization’s entire network. Techniques described have been instituted at Analog Devices, Hewlett-Packard, Motorola, Teradyne and many other companies. Numerous in-depth case studies from these and other companies illustrate actual implementations. Shoji Shiba, formerly of MIT is one of the most respected business consultants in the world. Among his many accolades, he received the 2002 Deming Prize, one of the highest awards in management bestowed in Japan. "Professor Shiba has been a source of inspiration, experience and knowledge to countless numbers of CQM members, MIT faculty and students and other organizations and companies around the world....The success of his publications, teaching and consulting proves that the principles of TQM are universal, applicable across all cultures and languages. Shiba is a truly great teacher, researcher and innovator ... ." --Ray Stata, founder and chairman of both Analog Devices and CQM. David Walden, is the retired senior vice president of Bolt Beranek and Newman Inc., and former Senior Lecturer, MIT Sloan School of Business. Both Shiba and Walden are well known for their contributions to the Center for Quality Management.Table of ContentsList of Cases, Preface, Acknowledgments, Introduction: BUSINESS EVOLUTION, The Second Revolution: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, The Third Revolution: TOTAL PARTICIPATION, The Fourth Revolution: SOCIETAL NETWORKING, Afterword, About the Authors, References, Index
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Watchprint com Sarl The Magic of Watches: A Smart Introduction to
Book SynopsisFor Neophytes - to learn the fundamentals, and appreciate the main features of a model, its qualities and weaknesses. For amateurs - to create the desire to know more about fine watches. For connoisseurs - to revise important concepts and even increase their knowledge. This new edition includes new illustrations. What is a beautiful watch? How do you make a good choice? The Magic of Watches explains how and why these little objects are so precious, fascinating and exciting. The book presents paradoxes: why a one-million-dollar watch might be less precise and more fragile than one that costs 15 dollars. It comes back to the origins of the measurement of time: how did we go from the water clock to the wristwatch? The book goes on to technique: how does a mechanical movement work? How does a quartz one work?; delves into details: what is a 'complication' and when do we speak about 'chronometer'?; showcases art: how do we enamel a dial? The Magic of Watches is unique: it focuses in detail on the basics in order to understand and love watches better.Table of ContentsContents: 1. Welcome; 1.1 Why a book, why this one; 1.2 Why watches are magic; 1.3 How to use this book; 1.4 The first mission: To tell the time; 1.5 The challenge of measuring time; 1.6 The quartz revolution; 1960s); 1.7 Fantastic plastic (1980s); 1.8 The wristwatch, from instrument to artifact; 1.9 'Smart', or connected, watches (2010s); 2. Buying; 2.1 Ten reasons why you should get a watch; 2.2 Choosing; 2.3 Key elements; 2.4 Secondhand; 2.5 Selling your watch; 2.6 Knowledge; 3.Care; 3.1 Setting; 3.2 Maintenance and care; 3.3 Service and after-sales; 3.4 Repairs; 3.4 Travel; 3.5 Insurance; 4. Anatomy; 4.1 Display; 4.2 Indications; 4.3 Functions and complications; 4.4 Movement (Caliber); 4.5 Case; 4.6 Bracelets and Straps; 4.7 Materials.
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Special Interest Model Books Making Clocks
Book SynopsisStan Bray introduces the fascinating world of horology to the complete beginner. This book explains the terminology of the clockmaker and provides general details of clock construction including layout of wheels and escarpments, a number of the latter being described. Making of wheels, pinions, escarpments, plates, pendulums, weights, cases, hands and faces is described. The necessary tools and equipment are described with details of how to make specialized items and choice of most suitable materials for their construction.Table of ContentsTools and Terminology. History of Clockmaking. Providing the Power. Pendulums. Escapements. Going Train and Motion Work. Dividing. Wheels and Pinions. Finishing. Faces, Hands and Cases. Formulae & Tables.
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ACC Art Books Independent Watchmakers
Book SynopsisWith a foreword from Jean-Marie Schaller, founder and creative director of Louis Moinet, this book introduces some of the most elegant watches the horological world has to offer, including several one-of-a-kind pieces that have never before appeared in print. Many of these ateliers handcraft both the watches and their complicated mechanical movements in-house. The level of expertise and craftsmanship involved is truly dazzling. Featuring such stunning timepieces as the 15.48 Driver Watch, the Andreas Strehler Time Shadow and the Antoine Preziuso Chronometer, Tourbillon of Tourbillons, this expertly curated collection of watch profiles will catch the eye of any true enthusiast. Steve Huyton looks beyond the price tag, featuring affordable options of particular artistic merit as well as pieces from the luxury end of the scale. Discover the hidden gems of the watchmaking business - 60 independent artisans counted among the finest makers in the world. Includes the work of: Hajime Asaoka, Felix Baumgartner (Urwerk), Aaron Becsei, Vincent Calabrese, Konstantin Chaykin, Bernhard Lederer (BLU), Masahiro Kikuno, Vianney Halter, Antoine Preziuso and Andreas Strehler, among others.Trade Review'The book... was drawn from an initial list of about 150 watchmakers that Mr. Huyton said were chosen for their originality and included his personal favorites. Of those who made it into the final volume, some follow family tradition, like Aaron Becsei of Bexei, a third-generation watchmaker based in Budapest who creates tourbillon designs. Others decided to go solo after working for large brands, like Remi Maillat, 35, who left Cartier and created his own Swiss brand, called Krayon.' Melanie Abrams, The New York Times
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Watchprint com Sarl Flightmaster Only: The OMEGA Pilot's Watch
Book SynopsisThe highly evocative Flightmaster name was first mentioned by OMEGA in 1956-57, but it was not until the late 1960s that it was used to designate an incomparable watch, initially intended for aircraft pilots. At the time, it was regarded as the watch industry equivalent of the Swiss army knife, meaning the ultimate professional instrument. The aesthetically and technically remarkable OMEGA Flightmaster symbolises a period rich in technological and design breakthroughs. Produced over a short period and relatively little known until now, it nonetheless enjoyed exceptional development and an outstanding destiny, notably on the wrist of Soviet cosmonauts in the 1970s. Revealing the entirely unknown and remarkably rich story for the first time, and based on their own methodology, the authors of the successful Moonwatch Only book dedicated to the OMEGA Speedmaster, provide a comprehensive account of the many variations and evolutions of the different Flightmaster models. The result is an essential reference work for all passionate brand enthusiasts and collectors.Table of ContentsContents: Foreword Section 1: Introduction; Flightmaster - what's in a name?; Some key points; Operation; Ten misconceptions to reconsider Section 2: A Legend's Genesis and History; A world of change; Creating a legend; Famous aviators and the ultimate destiny of a tool-watch: Russian space adventures Section 3: Main Components; An original approach; Caliber; Case; Dial; Bezel; Hands; Crowns and pushers; Glass; Bracelet; Accessories Section 4: Models; Introduction; Overview; Timeline; Tables.
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Oxford University Press Harrison Decoded
Book SynopsisHarrison Decoded: Towards a Perfect Pendulum Clock brings together the output of a forty-year collaborative research project that unpicked and put into practice the fine details of John Harrison''s extraordinary pendulum clock system. Harrison predicted that his unique method of making pendulum clocks could provide as much as one-hundred-times the stability of those made by his contemporaries. However, his final publication, which promised to describe the system, was a chaotic jumble of information, much of which had nothing to do with clockwork. One contemporary reviewer of Harrison''s book could only suggest that the end result was a product of Harrison''s ''superannuated dotage.''The focus of this book centres on the making, adjusting, and testing of Clock B which was the subject of various trials at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. The modern history of Clock B is accompanied by scientific analysis of the clock system, Clock B''s performance, the methods of data-gathering alongside historical perspectives on Harrison''s clockmaking, that of his contemporaries, and some evaluation of the possible influence of early 18th century scientific thought.Trade ReviewThis is an intriguing book that anyone interested in clocks and their history will enjoy. * John Haine, University of Bristol, Journal for the History of Astronomy *Revolutionary work. * Bob Frishman, Kronoscope *The essays in this fascinating book effectively chart the progress of an extraordinary experiment, conducted over decades but with a recent, and very remarkable outcome * James Nye, The Antiquarian Horological Society Chairman *Combining historical context, technical details and experimental information, this well-illustrated edited collection describes the challenges as well as the delights of historical reconstruction. * Patricia Fara, Emeritus Fellow of Claire College, Cambridge *The authors provide a wonderful vindication of a native genius, following the original work of Martin Burgess. They give us an explanation of an alternative technology to the one accepted for the past 300 years, when it comes to the design of a mechanical precision timekeeper. * Anthony Randall, Winner of the Tomplon Medal from The Clockmaker's Company *This authoritative and accessible collection of essays tells the fascinating story of [the great clockmaker John Harrison], and how Harrison's enigmatic and astute eighteenth-century account of high-reliability pendulum motion and timekeeping was at last vindicated. * Simon Schaffer, University of Cambridge *Table of Contents1: Introducing the precision pendulum clock by Rory McEvoy 2: The origins of John Harrison's 'Pendulum-Clock' technology by Andrew King 3: Introducing Martin Burgess, clockmaker by William Andrewes 4: Rescuing Martin Burgess's Clock B by Donald Saff 5: Reflections on making clocks Harrison's way by Martin Burgess 6: Completing Clock B by Charles Frodsham et al 7: Adjusting and testing Clock B at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich by Jonathan Betts 8: Crunching the numbers: analysis of Clock B's performance at Greenwich by Tom van Baak 9: Decoding the Physical Theory of Harrison's Timekeepers by Mervyn Hobden 10: Analysis of the mechanisms for compensation in Clock B by David Harrison Appendix: Update on Clock B by Rory McEvoy
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Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Realtime Simulation for Sustainable Production
Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive overview of potential opportunities and the business value position related to implementing physics-based real-time simulation to production. The objective of real-time simulation is to provide value for all three dimensions of sustainability: economic, social, and environmental. By reviewing actual industrial cases and presenting relevant academic research, the book examines the topic from four interrelated viewpoints: the industrial need for sustainable production, the development of game-like virtual environments, capturing customer value and enhancing the user experience, and finally, establishing business value. It offers a framework that will enable a rethink and shift in mindset to appreciate how real-time simulation can change the way products are manufactured and services are produced. This book will appeal to researchers and scholars in areas as diverse as strategic management, manufacturing and operations management, marketing, industrial economics, and product lifecycle management.Table of Contents1 Creating Value with Sustainable Production based on Real-Time Simulation Minna Saunila, Juhani Ukko, Janne Heikkinen, Scott Semken, Aki Mikkola; Part I: Industrial needs of sustainable production; 2 Identifying industrial needs for real-time simulation and digital twins Lea Hannola, Ilkka Donoghue, Kirsi Kokkonen, Kalle Elfvengren, Jorma Papinniemi; 3 Company capabilities and implementing real-time activities Mina Nasiri, Juhani Ukko, Minna Saunila, Tero Rantala; 4 Real-time simulation strategies: Implications for operational excellence and sustainability performance Minna Saunila, Mina Nasiri, Juhani Ukko; 5 Selling Digital Twins in Business-to-Business Markets Tuija Rantala, Kirsi Kokkonen, Lea Hannola; Part II: Game-like virtual environments; 6 Accelerating Design Processes Using Data-Driven Models Emil Kurvinen, Iines Suninen, Grzegorz Orzechowski, Jin H. Choi, Jin-Gyun Kim, Aki Mikkola; 7 Gamification and the marketing of agricultural machinery Suraj Jaiswal, Anssi Tarkiainen, Tuhin Choudhury, Jussi Sopanen, Aki Mikkola; 8 Added value from virtual sensors Janne Heikkinen, Emil Kurvinen, Jussi Sopanen; 9 The Technical-Business Aspects of Two Mid-Size Manufacturing Companies Implementing a Joint Simulation Model Manouchehr Mohammadi, Kalle Elfvengren, Qasim Khadim, Aki Mikkola; Part III: Capturing customer value and user experience; 10 Implementing Digital Twins to Enhance Digitally Extended Product-Service Systems Ilkka Donoghue, Lea Hannola, Antti Sääksvuori; 11 The expected benefits of utilizing simulation in manufacturing companies: Insights from a Delphi study Kalle Elfvengren, Manouchehr Mohammadi, Ville Kalliola, Lea Hannola; 12 Integrating the User Experience throughout the Product Lifecycle with Real-Time Simulation-Based Digital Twins Qasim Khadim, Lea Hannola, Ilkka Donoghue, Aki Mikkola, Esa-Pekka Kaikko, Tero Hukkataival; Part IV: Value for business; 13 The digital twin combined with real-time performance measurement in lean manufacturing Mira Holopainen, Juhani Ukko, Minna Saunila, Tero Rantala, Hannu Rantanen; 14 Using Real-time Simulation in Company Value Chains and Business Models for Value Creation Maya Kristina Cheikh-el-Chabab, Olli Kuivalainen, Ulf R. Andersson, Roope Eskola, Aki Mikkola; 15 A model and propositions for the implementation of a digital twin Juhani Ukko, Tero Rantala, Mina Nasiri, Minna Saunila; 16 Managing Digital-twin lifecycle – Recognition and Handling of Business Risks Tero Rantala, Minna Saunila, Juhani Ukko, Aki Mikkola, Juha Kortelainen, Akhtar Zeb
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The Crowood Press Ltd Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World
Book SynopsisContains information on about 90,000 watchmakers working between the late sixteenth and early twentieth centuries. This directory is useful for watchmakers and clockmakers, collectors, dealers, museums, historians and libraries. Working dates include, where known, dates and places of birth, apprenticeship, freedom, marriage and death.
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The Crowood Press Ltd Clock and Watch Repairing
Book SynopsisThis profusely illustrated volume forms a step-by-step instruction manual on the repair of mechanical clocks and watches. Donald de Carle was a Fellow of the British Horological Institute, and the author of many standard works on the subject of horology, who based his writings on many years of practical experience. The book begins with simple clocks and watches then proceeds to more complicated types. The tools and apparatus needed are described and illustrated. Modern types of mechanical clock are mainly dealt with, but attention is also given to the movements of older long case and fusee types as many of them are now being repaired as a result of interest in antique clocks. The chapters on watch repairing deal with chronographs and repeaters as well as self-winding mechanisms. The latest developments in ultrasonic cleaning of horological movements and their electronic timing are also described and illustrated. This work is an invaluable guide for all concerned with the repair not onl
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The Crowood Press English Clocks
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Functional Clothing Design From Sportswear to
Book SynopsisSusan M. Watkins is Professor Emeritus in Apparel Design from Cornell University, USA, and Designer and Manager of Portable Environments, LLC, a consulting company focused on protective clothing design. Lucy E. Dunne is Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota, USA, where she sits on the faculty of Design, Housing, and Apparel and Human Factors and Ergonomics, as well as holding affiliate membership in the graduate faculties of Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and the Institute for Health Informatics.Trade ReviewI think it is a very good source for technical information and is a good introduction for the start of specific research. I see more cross over between functional and performance based garment design and ready to wear (sportswear apparel ) than ever before. -- Lisa Hayes, Drexel University, USAn excellent resource… The revision follows the logic and rationale of the original. -- Karen L. LaBat, University of Minnesota, USFunctional Clothing Design is a unique ‘must-have’ guideline for industrial, military and civilian clothing designers and engineers. It elevates the design of functional clothing to its rightful place as a complex multi-disciplined engineering process. As those of us in the field can attest, the approach outlined will be useful for developing a broad spectrum of clothing products that support and enhance human performance. * Suzanne M. Reeps *Essential reading…this text is indeed a bible. -- Sandra Tullio-Pow, Ryerson University, CanadaTable of ContentsPreface About the Illustrations Introduction Chapter 1. User-Centered Design Chapter 2. Providing Mobility in Clothing Chapter 3. Materials Chapter 4. Smart Clothing and Wearable Technology Chapter 5. Thermal Protection Chapter 6. Impact Protection Chapter 7: Living and Working in Hazardous Environments Chapter 8. Enhancing and Augmenting Body Functions Chapter 9. Commercial product development and production Glossary Reference List Index
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CRC Press Ironwill 360 Leadership
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Discover Excellence
Book SynopsisA facility-wide improvement initiative is expensive in terms of both time and money. Perhaps the most disappointing thing about them is that they often end up as temporary measures that may produce early results but are unsustainable in the long run. The unseen cost is that after they see such initiatives come and go, employees begin to see them as futile, temporary annoyances rather than the permanent improvements they are meant to be. The Shingo Model begins with culture informed by operational excellence principles that lead to an understanding of what aligns systems and tools and can set any organization on a path toward enterprise excellence with sustainable continuous improvement.The Shingo Model is not an additional program or another initiative to implement. Instead, it introduces Shingo Guiding Principles on which to anchor current initiatives. Ultimately, the Shingo Model informs a new way of thinking that creates theTable of ContentsChapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: Why Are We Here?Chapter 3: Defining BehaviorChapter 4: Characteristics of CultureChapter 5: Three Insights of Enterprise ExcellenceChapter 6: The Shingo ModelChapter 7: The Shingo Guiding PrinciplesChapter 8: Thought LeadershipChapter 9: New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc.: A Case Study that Informs the Shingo ModelChapter 10: Go and ObserveChapter 11: The Shingo Assessment ProcessChapter 12: Bringing It All Together
£45.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Fashion Marketing Communications
Book Synopsis* This will be the first British textbook on the subject. * International approach, reflecting the global market for fashion. * The clothing industry is vast, currently worth GBP35 billion a year in the UK and growing.Trade Reviewit s a highly recommended read if you too want to work in fashion or even if you don t it gives great insight into the fashion through business eyes. (March 2013, Urbanoblog.com)Table of ContentsAcknowledgments xi Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Description of the book 2 Structure of the book 3 Chapter 2 Marketing Strategy 7 Introduction 8 Promotional strategy 8 Where are we now? 10 Where do we want to be? 10 How do we get there? 12 Models of advertising 13 Examples of promotional campaigns 13 Summary 15 References 16 Activities 16 Chapter 3 Tools and Media Channels 17 Introduction 18 Advertising 18 Public relations 26 Direct marketing 28 Personal selling 29 The retail environment 31 Summary 33 References 33 Activities 33 Chapter 4 The Power of Magazines 35 Introduction 36 A repertoire of magazines 36 The magazine–reader relationship – my magazine is my mate? 41 Teenage magazines 45 Advertising costs, circulation and context 45 Monthly and weekly magazines 50 Summary 52 References 52 Activities 53 Chapter 5 The Role of Public Relations 54 Introduction 55 Who carries out the PR function? 55 The costs of PR 57 The role of the journalist in PR 57 Credibility 58 How gender affects PR 61 Working out the value of product placement 61 Types of PR function 62 The role of the PR function 63 Providing evidence of effectiveness 68 Crisis management 69 Summary 71 References 71 Activities 71 Discussion questions 72 Chapter 6 Celebrity 73 Defining celebrity 74 Celebrity management 74 Celebrity endorsement 75 Theoretical background 77 Celebrity collaborations 79 Celebrity ranges 80 Celebrity saturation 80 Celebrity slip-ups 80 Celebrity and charities 81 The celebrity lifecycle 83 Measuring the effectiveness of celebrity endorsement 86 The major benefits of celebrity endorsements 87 The death of celebrity culture? 87 Summary 88 References 88 Activities 88 Chapter 7 The Retail Fashion Store Environment 89 Introduction 90 Consumer behaviour reviewed 90 Types of store 91 Store location 92 Approach and avoidance 94 Visual merchandising – the shop window 95 From visual merchandising to visual marketing 97 Hero pieces 98 Store layout and design 98 Stimulation of the senses 102 Store personnel 104 The virtual store environment 106 The payment experience 107 Auditing the retail environment – the mystery shopper 107 Future directions 108 Summary 109 References 109 Activities 109 Chapter 8 Trade Marketing Communications 111 Introduction 112 Press releases 113 Trade journals 117 Fashion shows 118 Fashion weeks 118 Showrooms 119 Exhibitions and trade shows 121 Trade marketing stands 125 Events 130 Websites 130 E-mail and social media 131 Supporting the trade 131 Summary 131 Activities 132 Chapter 9 International Fashion Marke ting Communications 133 Introduction 134 The international consumer 134 Operating outside the domestic market 134 Emerging markets 137 Developing versus developed markets 138 International regulatory frameworks 140 Standardisation and adaptation in international fashion marketing communications 141 General considerations for international marketing 143 Summary 145 References 146 Activities 146 Chapter 10 Regulatory Frameworks 150 Introduction 151 The role and remit of self-regulation 152 Hot topics in the fashion industry 152 The process and progress of a complaint 154 Communicating the results of adjudications 155 International considerations 156 Where the problems seem to lie 156 Summary 157 References 157 Activities 157 Chapter 11 Assessing the Effectiveness of Fashion Marketing Communications 158 Introduction 159 Models of advertising 160 Measuring effectiveness against campaign objectives 161 Assessing the effectiveness of traditional media 162 Qualitative research 165 Other methods of determining effectiveness 168 Costs of research 172 Summary 175 References 175 Activities 175 Chapter 12 Future Directions in Fashion Marketing Communications 181 Introduction 182 The changing landscape of media communications 182 Technological advances 182 Rich media and infotainment 183 Blogs 184 Career opportunities 185 Work experience 186 Top tips 191 The interview process 192 References 193 Activities 193 Index 195
£24.65
Taylor & Francis Inc The Lean 3P Advantage
Book SynopsisHow do you take talented engineers and surround them with the elements needed to create brilliant designs that lead to market-changing products? Lean 3P is how.Winner of a 2013 Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award !Written from an operations perspective, The Lean 3P Advantage: A Practitioner's Guide to the Production Preparation Process explains how to build collaborative thinking and innovation into the front end of the design process. Describing how to develop successful new products concurrently with new operations, the book illustrates real-world scenarios with numerous examples and case studies to help newcomers succeed the first time around. For those familiar with 3P, the book supplies the basis to explore Evergreen 3Pa process for applying 3P to small-scale design projects for similar benefits. Details the 3P Lean Design process, explaining how and why it works so effectively IncludesTrade ReviewFinally, a go-to reference book on the important subject of 3P. Coletta does an outstanding job defining a step-by-step approach that can provide breakthrough results to manufacturing and service organizations alike.—Drew Locher, Managing Director, Change Management Associates This how-to guide is filled with relevant examples that can help you apply the concepts and methodology to any product and process industry to develop higher quality products and processes delivered at lower costs.—Ken Rolfes, KDR Associates, Inc. ... an extremely valuable book for any practitioner interested in capturing the significant benefits of 3P for their firms. The author’s sincere desire to share his considerable knowledge with his readers comes through on every page.—Ron Mascitelli, PMP, President, Technology Perspectives Finally, a go-to reference book on the important subject of 3P. Coletta does an outstanding job defining a step-by-step approach that can provide breakthrough results to manufacturing and service organizations alike.—Drew Locher, Managing Director, Change Management Associates This how-to guide is filled with relevant examples that can help you apply the concepts and methodology to any product and process industry to develop higher quality products and processes delivered at lower costs.—Ken Rolfes, KDR Associates, Inc. ... an extremely valuable book for any practitioner interested in capturing the significant benefits of 3P for their firms. The author’s sincere desire to share his considerable knowledge with his readers comes through on every page.—Ron Mascitelli, PMP, President, Technology Perspectives Table of ContentsPreface, Acknowledgments, Introduction, Chapter 1: Lean 3P Design Concepts, Chapter 2: Lean 3P’s Place in the Product Development Process, Chapter 3: Applying Lean 3P Design and Gaining Leverage, Chapter 4: Getting Started, Chapter 5: The Countdown and Overview of the 3P Event Week, Chapter 6: Kickoff, Charter, and 3P Goals, Chapter 7: Product Planning and Process Evaluation Criteria, Chapter 8: Defining Value-Adding Functions, Chapter 9: Flow Diagrams, Developing Seven Alternatives, and Selection of the Better Three Alternatives, Chapter 10: Process at a Glance, Selecting Teams, Constructing the Three Prototypes, Chapter 11: Rapid Evaluation of the Three Prototypes, Selecting the Final Prototype, Chapter 12: Developing the Final Prototype, Incorporating Evaluation Criteria, and Measuring Effectiveness: Final Report-Out, Chapter 13: 3P Project Management: Potholes and Stumbling Blocks, Chapter 14: Evergreen Lean 3P Design: Conclusions, Appendix, The Author
£35.14
Taylor & Francis Inc The Basics of Process Improvement
Book SynopsisUnlike other books that promote a specific process and performance improvement discipline, this book shows organizations how to achieve success by fixing basic operational issues and problems using a broad and wide-sweeping process-based toolkit. In addition, it helps individuals who have worked in stale- or siloed-thinking enterprises make the transition to a process or improvement-oriented culture and teaches those who are unfamiliar with process tools to look at their work with a new lens and adopt a continuous improvement and analytical-thinking mindset.The authors have successfully used the various methods, tools, and concepts found in this book to overcome practical, daily problems at various organizations. This book will surely help operators, managers, practitioners, and executives, who are charged with improving processes and workplace culture, produce better products and services.Trade Review"The difference between good and great is not quality or productivity, it is the way you run your processes. If you follow these suggestions about basic process improvement, you will maximize the value of your output to all stakeholders. This book embodies the fundamentals and reminds us all of the key techniques for success."—H. James Harrington, prolific author of more than 35 process improvement books, CEO, Harrington Institute"Every journey begins with a first step, and the path to better work process is no different. The Basics of Process Improvement gives the beginning practitioner all the tools needed to start their path towards a better way. Every step in your journey will be enhanced by the practical insights and proven approaches offered inside. Now get on your way!"—Rich Sheridan, author of Joy, Inc.: How We Built a Workplace People Love; CEO, chief storyteller, Menlo Innovations"Some people use the phrase "Keep it simple stupid" (KISS), but there’s nothing stupid about keeping things simple! Simplicity looks easy. It’s not. It’s much easier to complicate than simplify. Simplicity helps strip away the irrelevance in your work; it will have no waste, no weakness and no flaws—this is the beauty of simplicity. It could enable you to permanently and radically change the world, but starting with your own organization and its processes would be a good first step! That’s where this book comes into play, providing a message for managers to take responsibility for making their processes much simpler, both for their employees and the customers."—John Morgan, author of The Lean Six Sigma Improvement Journey, Go Lean, Lean Six Sigma for Dummies, and Lean Six Sigma Business Transformation for Dummies"Cardella and Boutros have captured the fundamentals of process improvement in an easy-to-read and relatable book. With deep roots in formal methodology, they refresh us with the simplicity of applied improvement principles for both novice and expert while keeping true to success with focus on pragmatic delivery and real-life application. An excellent reference book for all."—Tim Purdie, coauthor of The Process Improvement Handbook"Process improvement remains at the heart of business success in the best of economic times and has even greater importance in the face of economic uncertainty and the digital age. If you want to know the best way to do it, don’t forget the basics. The examples in this book will certainly start your creative juices flowing and help your organization transform and mature."—Peter Fingar, author of The Insiders’ Guide to BPM: 7 Steps to Process Mastery and Business Process Management (BPM): The Next Wave"Tristan and Jen’s new book, The Basics of Process Improvement, is a refreshing and long-overdue publication that is certainly going to be welcomed by many business readers. Business analysts and process analysts at all levels of an organization will find this book provides a single and concise repository for some of the world’s most well-known and effective process improvement tools. With so many methodologies to choose from, it can be hard for a process improvement practitioner to locate and apply the right methodology for their projects. My advice is to follow Tristan’s guidance and stick to the fundamentals. Tristan has taken great care to explain each methodology, why they’re effective and how to apply them in a project context. I have no doubt readers will find The Basics of Process Improvement will remain a relevant and highly effective source of knowledge for many years to come."—Theodore Panagacos, author of The Ultimate Guide to Business Process Management"In a world of competing confusions it is refreshing to get back to the foundations of process. This book does a fantastic job of reminding us of core principles that underpin all process thinking. In an easy-to-understand jargon-free walk-through, readers from all levels will enjoy the no-nonsense insights and the point techniques that produce practical immediate results. In this customer-centric world process, it has never been more important as a critical part of business success, so let Boutros and Cardella renew your love of process to help deliver personal, business, and customer success."—Steve Towers, author of The Process Tactics Playbook and A Senior Executive’s Guide to Business Process Reengineering; CEO, BP Group"Beginning our education in process improvement and operational excellence can feel like a daunting task. There are so many books one could read, outlining so many concepts and principles that we need to understand. Boutros and Cardella have done an amazing job compiling the essentials and fundamentals of process improvement, operational excellence, and creating a continuous improvement culture. This book provides a great overview for readers, as it outlines concepts and explains the toolkit required to begin with the fundamentals of process discipline."—Robert Martichenko, author of Everything I Know about Lean I Learned in First Grade and Lean Six Sigma Logistics: Strategic Development to Operational Success"Process improvement may be one of the most important concepts for all organizations. Tristan and Jennifer have put together a book which will help any individual or organization understand and implement this important approach. It brings together some of the key concepts and tools for process improvement while showing how these can be used in the real world. The range of tools will be invaluable for anyone who is tasked with ensuring process improvement exists in the organization and for those for whom process improvement is a part of their job. The breadth and depth of the discussion will allow those who are new to process improvement an introduction to the tools, while ensuring those who are experienced a chance to learn more."—Mike Jacka, author of Business Process Mapping: Improving Customer Satisfaction"Rather than evangelizing yet another methodology, The Basics of Process Improvement offers actionable ideas and step-stair approach that can be immediately applied. Concepts such as the ‘process-oriented architecture’ introduced and explained by the authors’ meaningful framework for scaling-up to enterprise-wide process improvement. It is a highly useful learning guide and road map appropriate for professional practitioners and internal consultants."—Nathaniel Palmer, editor of BPM.com and author of Passports to Success in BPM"It’s easy to fall into the trap of overcomplicating process management, but both authors stay true to the fundamentals, and there are two themes explored that stand out here: the application of commonsense approaches to managing complex processes and BPM project success, and the impact on workforce culture, a topic a lot of process improvement books miss out. These alone make this book worthy."—Theo Priestley, technology evangelist, speaker, Forbes contributor, former chief technology evangelist at Software AG"The authors take a refreshing and holistic approach to the subject of process improvement. For IT leaders who are jaded from the barrage of disconnected and oftentimes very sophisticated ‘shiny objects’ that don’t deliver on their promises, the book is a welcome relief in the way it covers simple yet effective tools. The authors take pains to relate the use of these tools to the wider requirements of success in implementing process improvement initiatives, such as process thinking as a cultural change, project methodology, new skills and competencies, and alignment with the business. I am confident this book will serve as a constant desk reference for the serious professional."—Kiran Garimella, author of The Power of Process: Unleashing the Source of Competitive Advantage and BPM Basics"Warning: Do not pick up this book if you don’t want to improve! Boutros and Cardella bring tried and true practices, as well as new, novel approaches to those wishing to improve processes within their organizations. Combined with common sense and a pragmatic approach, learn how you can incrementally improve processes every day!"—Stacia Viscardi, author of The Professional Scrum Master’s Handbook"Boutros and Cardella bring process improvement back! Today’s adaptive digital enterprise must aim to harmonize the interactions between people, process, and corresponding technologies. Revitalizing a culture of continuous process improvement, they brilliantly bring process back into focus with practical methods to consistently plan, grow, and innovate in a highly fluid environment."–Shahan Khoshafian, technology thought leader and account executive, Pegasystems"Business process improvement and management (BPM) activities have significantly evolved over the last 10-15 years. While there have been many books written on the topic, there are few that are detailed enough to inform you how to execute BPM projects, and yet pragmatic enough to take account of an organization’s differences. This book does not fall into this trap. It provides practical tools and techniques to enable successful projects to be completed; yet, it blends the practicalities of the ‘real’ world of business and organizational and project differences. Couple this book with my book on the 7FE BPM Framework and you will have all the information you will need to be successful in a process-led organizational business transformation program."—John Jeston, author of Business Process Management and Management by Process"The Basics of Process Improvement provides the much needed foundation for all levels in an organization to learn and apply critical skills to meet the increasing speed of change in today’s demanding business environments."—Brent Drever, CEO, Acuity Institute"Awareness of the process improvement concepts contained in this book is paramount to effective organizational leadership and management."—Paul Keller, author of The Six Sigma Handbook: A Complete Guide for Green Belts, Black Belts, and Managers at All Levels"In this seminal book, Tristan Boutros and Jennifer Cardella expand upon the foundations of process improvement, balancing well-tested transformation disciplines with Lean management trends."—Setrag Khoshafian, author of Service Oriented Enterprises; chief evangelist and vice president of BPM technology, PegasystemsTable of ContentsIntroduction to Process Improvement. Process Mapping. Managing Process Improvements. Process Architecture. Tools for Improving Processes. Process Improvement Culture. Conclusion. To Learn More. Glossary.
£25.20
Austin Macauley Publishers Burberry Days
£12.59
