Product design Books

Book SynopsisThis book is a compelling and comprehensive guide to data science, emphasizing its real-world business applications and focusing on how to collaborate productively with data science teams.Trade ReviewEngaging in data science requires diplomacy for maximal impact. Namely, understanding the norms and priorities of data professionals helps you to spot risks and opportunities. As experienced, trusted data science advisors, and by providing valuable examples, Friedman and Swaminathan open a new data-driven world that spans every single industry vertical. -- Armen Kherlopian, CEO and Partner, Covenant Venture CapitalWinning with Data Science is refreshingly practical and clear. It’s also fun and empowering. After reading it, you’ll be more savvy about working with data teams and more valuable to your company. You may even become the envy of your colleagues (and competitors), who will wonder how you got so smart. -- Steven Strogatz, Susan and Barton Winokur Distinguished Professor for the Public Understanding of Science and Mathematics, Cornell University, and author of Infinite PowersFriedman and Swaminathan have taken the complex topic of data science and made it accessible to everyone. Their creative use of characters, situations, and meaningful examples serve to demystify how to think about the field, how to use data science to solve everyday problems, and how to interact with data scientists to ensure successful projects. An excellent read, even for people who (think they) know a little about the field of data science! -- Melvin (Skip) Olson, global head, Integrated Evidence Strategy and Innovation, Novartis Pharma AGWinning with Data Science addresses a critical but often ignored obstacle in data science: the knowledge gap between business stakeholders and technical teams. This book cuts through data science buzzwords and empowers readers with the knowledge to cultivate thriving data cultures. Distinguishing itself from others, this book prioritizes effective communication and collaboration within the data science sphere, facilitating deeper discussions on intricate technical subjects. -- Jeff Chen, former chief data scientist of the U.S. Department of Commerce and coauthor of Data Science for Public PolicyA terrific work. Winning with Data Science expertly takes readers through daily 'data lives,' struggles with business problems, and the data science concepts that can help address them. -- Paul W. Thurman, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, and author of MBA Fundamentals: StatisticsFriedman and Swaminathan provide a deep understanding of data science methodologies to managers, striking exactly the right balance of complexity and accessibility. -- Kim Sweeny, Principal Projects Officer, Institute for Sustainable Industries & Liveable Cities, Victoria UniversityIn today's digital age, data is king. And for business leaders, extracting insights and using them to drive informed decisions is more crucial than ever. . . . If [you] want to speak the language of data and harness its potential, Winning with Data Science is a must-read. -- Ken Kuang, entrepreneur, and Founder, Torrey Hills TechnologiesBy the end of the book, you'll feel like a pro in talking about data, even if you're not a tech expert. -- Nirali Mehta, Founder and CEO, PHARMA-STATSWinning with Data Science tackles the complex topic of data science and simplifies it to make it accessible to anyone, enabling a more data-driven culture at your organization. -- David Mathison, CEO, Chief AI Officer Summit, CDO Club, and CDO SummitTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Tools of the Trade2. The Data Science Project3. Data Science Foundations4. Making Decisions with Data5. Clustering, Segmenting, and Cutting Through the Noise6. Building Your First Model7. Tools for Machine Learning8. Pulling It Together9. EthicsConclusionNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisMatthew Boulton was an 18th-century designer, inventor, and industrialist, a consummate businessman, and co-founder of the influential Lunar Society. This book explains how Boulton, a Birmingham 'toy'-maker producing buttons, buckles and silverware, went into business with James Watt and exported Boulton & Watt steam engines all over the world.

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Book SynopsisCombining the best of Scandinavian design with a plentiful indigenous supply of trees, the Swedish toy industry has long produced vast quantities of colourful, quality wooden items. This illustrated book looks at over 100 years of Swedish toys, from historic heirlooms to the latest in design and educational value.Trade Review“[A] superbly illustrated book”—Journal of Arts and Collectibles * Journal of Arts and Collectibles *Co-winner for first place for 2014 Awards of Excellence for Catalogue Publication, sponsored by the Association of Art Museum Curators. -- Exhibition Catalogue Award * Association of Art Museum Curators *

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Book SynopsisDr David Hands is a senior lecturer in Design Management at Lancaster University. He is also Course Leader for MA Design Management at Lancaster Institute for Contemporary Arts. He has written and published extensively on all aspects and themes surrounding strategic design management theory and practice.Trade Review"A wonderful book which not only gives a holistic view about design management in a broad context, but also practically combines methods and tools with case studies. It is a powerful handbook that every innovator in design business needs to read." * CAI Jun, Professor, Academy of Arts & Design / Director of Design Management Research Lab, Tsinghua University *"A thoughtful and thoroughly engaging commentator on Design Management, Hands blends well documented research and a wonderful array of international case studies that clearly illustrate the value of design to the organisation, regardless of industry and commercial sector. An invaluable companion guide to both students and practitioners." * Rachel Cooper OBE, Distinguished Professor: Design Management and Policy, Lancaster University, UK *"A comprehensive overview of design management as a discipline. Not only is this book is a 'must read' for those Masters (including MBA) and Undergraduates studying Design, Design Studies, Design Management and Design in Business, but it also makes for a valuable refresher for those who are practicing in these disciplines. A highly recommended read." * Peter Ford, Professor of Design and Design Unit Director, De Montfort University *"David Hands has been researching and teaching design management for over 25 years. This new book gives us a useful overview of currents trends and developments in this forever changing subject area. This content makes the book an invaluable companion for anybody seeking to explore contemporary design management." * Professor Tom Inns, Director, Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Design Values - Design and the Organization; Chapter - 02: Design Management in Action - Case Studies; Chapter - 03: Design Horizons - Fluid Strategies for Success; Chapter - 04: Design Strategies in Action - Case Studies; Chapter - 05: Design Vision - A National Asset; Chapter - 06: Design - A Possible Instrument for Growth and Innovation (Mexico); Chapter - 07: Design Futures - Design as an Enabler for Change; Chapter - 08: Looking Ahead and Discussions on the Future of Design Management

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Book SynopsisThis book explains what factors make certain products and services "special" (and extremely profitable), suggesting how other companies can succeed by harnessing this prized quality.Trade Review"Their approach is wildly unconventional, as they consider extraordinary products in the context of art, complete with the trappings of plot, trajectory, and resonance. . . It's the latest in a series of books about design thinking in business, but it brings in a fresh perspective."—BizEd"I love this book. It will have a great impact on the discussion of design's application to management, shifting the conversation in some very important ways. Devin and Austin stretch our minds to teach us that good managers design, good designers manage, and good workers are whole human beings with both their left and right brains engaged."—Fred Collopy, Case Western Reserve University and coeditor of Managing as Designing"Many books try to rationalize the design process—make designers look at the world as managers. This book helps managers to see the world as creatives do. This perspective, the idea that magic must have its space for companies to succeed today, can propel a business. Executives should put their spreadsheet projections of the future aside for a bit and read this book instead. It will teach them how to create the future."—Rasmus Bech Hansen, Brand Expert and Strategy Director, Venturethree"What a brilliant idea: To take the practical principles of the earliest 'How To' guide, Aristotle's Poetics, and apply them to a modern business model! We in the theater know how to tell a story and, to us, Aristotle is as practical a guide as Warren Buffet is in the investment world. Readers will be entertained and led by The Soul of Design."—Anne Cattaneo, Dramaturg, Lincoln Center Theater"Managers and marketers too often forget to take their product seriously. Austin and Devin help them to refocus on the commercial power of what Kant would call the product in itself. Their philosophical approach helps us understand the inner force in very special products, such as Vipp's gorgeous trash bins or Bang and Olufson's mind blowing televisions. Leaving the mainstream of applied psychology and sociology, so familiar to the study of business, this book decodes of the mysterious and unpredictable 'WOW factor."'—Pierre Guillet de Monthoux, Copenhagen Business School and author of The Art Firm"This book is about love—the love for products. You don't get love from your customers by asking them what they like. Love is about proposing stories that go beyond expectations—as this book teaches. It will help us to pen more stories in the form of special things."—Roberto Verganti, author of Design-Driven Innovation

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWritten in a clear, readable style, refreshingly free of jargon, Architecture in Play uses a number of prominent construction toys in Europe and the United States as examples of an interconnectedness between such toys and mainstream architectural thought. Tamar Zinguer’s book broadens our understanding of the larger contextual field of architectural discourse."" Dietrich Neumann, Brown University, coeditor of Cities of Light: Two Centuries of Urban Illumination.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction: Domesticity as a Weapon 1. Household Affluence and Its Discontents 2. Cultural Revolutions in Tandem 3. Better Living Through Modernism 4. Stalinsim by Design 5. People's Capitalism and Capitalism's People 6. The Trojan House Goes East 7. Consuming Socialism Epilogue: Critical Masses Notes Index

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Book SynopsisEmbrace Open Engineering and accelerate the design and manufacturing processes Product development is a team sport, but most companies don't practice it that way. Organizations should be drawing on the creativity of engaged customers and outsiders, but instead they rely on the same small group of internal "experts" for new ideas.Table of ContentsIntroduction the Digital Revolution Gets Physical vii 1 Gearheads Get No Respect 1 2 Since the Potter’s Wheel, the Most Important Tool in History 13 3 A Million Engineers on the March 35 4 New Culture, New Tools Converge in the Cloud 79 5 Design Challenge: Break Down the Monastery Doors 93 6 Here’s My Prototype; Please Kick the Crap Out of It 125 7 Manufacturing: Here You Go; Make This 149 8 Marketing: Engineers Can Do It Better 181 9 The Puzzle Pattern Emerges 199 Appendix 213 Acknowledgments 219 Index 221

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Book SynopsisThis book is written for product design, software development, graphic design, and UX professionals with a focus on creating measurably better user experiences. If you want to design solutions to meet business goals and delight your users, you can look to this resource which covers the following areas: Creating and documenting goals, strategies, objectives, and tactics Defining or refining personas based on your measurable objectives (OKRs) Creating and iterating on scenarios based your prioritized personas A team approach to defining the product and roadmap to address critical use cases Team based divergent ideation and solution exploration Team based convergent solution definition Wireframing potential solutions for rapid research and iteration Using quantitative and qualitative methods to understand usage and test with users Exploring approaches to taxonomy and information arTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Golden Butter Knife xv CH 1: Make It Useful 1 What are We Trying to Do and How Will We Know If We Did It? 1 CH 2: Make It Usable 31 Who are We Designing This For?—Personas/User Segments 31 What Do They Need?—Scenarios 38 When Will We Design and Build It?: The Product Roadmap 42 CH 3: Make It Beautiful 59 Scannability, Readability, Comprehension 62 Using the Inverted Pyramid Model for Content 63 Alignment and the Grid 65 Visual Hierarchy 67 Composition 69 Scope 74 The Golden Triangle 74 The F, Z, and Other Gaze Patterns 76 Gestalt Patterns 77 Color 86 Thematic Appropriateness 88 Data Visualization 90 Further Reading 94 CH 4: Make It Functional 95 Framework-itis and Code Bloat 98 Testing across Platforms, Browsers, and Devices 99 Accessibility 102 Further Reading 105 CH 5: Make It Measurable 107 FaUX 107 Analytics 110 Conversions and Micro Conversions 111 Be Curious and Analytical 113 Google Analytics 115 Mouseflow 115 Reverse Path Analysis to Understand Failure 117 Being Misled by Your Data 118 Fear of Change 119 Ease the Fear of Change with A/B Testing 120 Some Helpful Tools of the Trade 121 Further Reading 122 CH 6: Make It Better 123 Planning Your Iterations 123 Research 124 Analysis 125 Findings 126 Recommendations 128 Prioritization 130 Effort 132 Further Reading 133 CH 7: Make These Methods Work for You 135 Starting with a Greenfield Project or at a Startup 135 Understanding the Market 136 What Comes Next? 154 Working within an Established Company 168 Conclusion 176 Index 179

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Book SynopsisThe Fuzzy Front End Gets Demystified in This Next-Generation User Research Guide The first phase of the design thinkingprocessis arguably the most crucial, as this is when human insights areleveraged to define value for customers. Yet this so-called empathize phase is often deemed optional or isexecuted poorly. This degrades the entire innovation process that follows by permitting preexisting biases andguesswork that make value creation a precarious bet. InUser Experience Research: Discover What Customers Really Want,a human factors psychologist and an industrialdesigner have devised a foolproof first phase that addresses the shortcomings of the design thinking process. Basedon their forty years ofgenerative research experience in multiple industries, this is the definitive guide to userexperience research. This repeatable approach is grounded in six key principles that connects users' desiredemotional states to an actionable articulation of an experience. It also provides guidance on creating idealexperienceframeworks that communicate clearly with all stakeholders, from business leaders to design practitioners. User Experience Research: Discover What Customers Really Want is an indispensable, fully illustrated, step-by-stepmanual for anyone seeking a more predictable pathway to the design of new or improved experiences that userstruly desire and would find valuable.Table of ContentsIntroduction The Design Thinking Process 10 The Six Key Principles for 12 Successful User Research 14 How to Use This Book Making Experiences Actionable 1 A User-Driven Perspective on Design Thinking 18 Defining Value: What People Really Want 20 Ideal Experience Research 22 Choosing a Research Approach 2 Define Your Research Objectives 40 Select a Research Approach 44 Consider the End Deliverable 52 Finding Your Target User 3 Identify Participation Criteria 62 Create a Screener 64 Find Your Participants 68 Having Effective Conversations Conducting Research 4 Formulate Your Questions 76 Create a Discussion Guide 80 Conduct Interviews 84 Capturing Clear Data 5 Structure Your Data 98 Use a Spreadsheet Tool 104 Take Good Notes 106 Describing Experiences With Stimuli 6 Understand the Applications of Collaging 114 Prepare Collage Exercises 118 Conduct Collage Exercises 142 Understanding the Situations of Use 7 Approaches to Contextual Inquiry 160 Know Your Documentation Options 164 Conduct an Efficient & Effective Inquiry 170 Conducting Research 8 Prepare for the Study 182 Finalize Your Setup 184 Solidify the Approach 188 Finding the Big Ideas 9 Code the Data 196 Identify Themes 206 Synthesize Themes 216 Telling the Story of the Future 10 Model Experiences 228 Design Sourcebooks 236 Create Storyboards 244 Appendix 252 Index 260

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Book SynopsisIn this practical book, Aras Bilgen, C. Todd Lombardo, and Michael Connors demonstrate how your entire team can conduct effective product research within a couple of weeks--easily, cheaply, and without compromising quality.

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Book SynopsisThis book argues for a prospective turn in ergonomics to challenge the established fields of strategic design (SD) and management. Its multi-disciplinary outlook builds upon concepts derived from Management, Innovation and Design Science. Differences, similarities and relationships between strategic design and prospective ergonomics are reviewed using existing theories and frameworks from design, ergonomics, and strategic and innovation management. To complement the theory, 12 cases have been analyzed in greater depth according to 4 main dimensions of analysis. Outcomes have shown that innovating through the Prospective Ergonomics (PE) approach is about finding the right balance between, on the one hand, meeting primary objectives such as profit maximization or solving the design problem, and on the other, acknowledging that human activity is bounded by rationality. This means that humans have diverse motives. Table of Contents1. Perspectives and Transitions in Ergonomics. 2. Management and Ergonomic Approaches toward Innovation and Design. 3. Ergonomic Interventions on Management Frameworks. 4. Research Organization. 5. Analysis of 12 Design Case Studies. 6. Cross-Comparison of Cases. 7. Discussion.

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Book SynopsisThis publication will be a highly visual celebration of the massively popular, but now largely forgotten, Britain Can Make It exhibition. Organised by the Council of Industrial Design, it was held in empty ground-floor galleries of the Victoria & Albert Museum, from September to December 1946. A ground-breaking, morale boosting exhibition, it showcased British design and manufacturing. Despite its short run, it boasted an incredible 1.5 million visitors, and remains one of the most visited exhibitions ever held at the V&A.Long before the end of the Second World War hostilities, the government’s Post War Export Trade Committee recognised the importance of promoting the country’s manufacturing capabilities. Plans for an exhibition of ‘National Importance’ were set in place in October 1942, for an event that would illuminate the gloom of austerity, educate the public in the value of good design, and most importantly, boost much needed foreign trade. Britain’s need to promote, manufacturer and export its goods was urgent.The job of organising the exhibition was given to the Council of Industrial Design on behalf of the government’s Board of Trade. From its early planning stages, there was a desire to create an exhibition that was full of colour, light and airy, and far removed from the browns and greens of the inter-war years. The exhibition was also intended to work as a public morale boosting exercise and it did, attracting visitors from around the country. Mile-long queues constantly formed outside the V&A. Interviewed in 1984, James Gardner, the designer of the exhibition, commented on the motivation for the exhibition: ‘We’d got to get British manufacturers to produce well-designed goods quickly and to cheer the British public up. They were so depressed. Give them something to look forward to. You know, this was the dream of the future, if you like’.BCMI was not a trade show. Manufacturers had to put forward their products and only those deemed the best examples were chosen by specialist committees. An accompanying catalogue detailing the manufacturers of products (and significantly, wherever possible the names of the designers of each product), could be bought by visitors from one of the bookstalls dotted around the exhibition. The catalogue explained when goods would be available for the home and trade markets: ‘Now’, ‘Soon’ or ‘Later’. Most often they were ‘Later’ for the home market which led to negative comments in the press, such as: ‘Britain Can’t Have It’, ‘Britons can’t buy it’, and ‘Britain Can’t Get It’.Products representing key consumer groups, including clothing, leisure, and domestic products were displayed. These were diverse, from pottery and glass, to radios, women’s and men’s wear, furniture, fabrics, toys, jewellery, boilers, taps, and sporting equipment. The Furnished Rooms section were room sets that sought to show how a range of people from different professional groups might live.By taking its structure loosely from the exhibition itself and from the accompanying Design ’46 catalogue, Britain Can Make It will take the reader through an eclectic range of subject areas and consumer products. The book begins with a discussion of the political climate and economic motivations that led to this exhibition of ‘National Importance’ taking place, and an overview of the contemporary social context. Additional essays will cover specific aspects of the exhibition itself, including the surrealist design of the exhibition, the art and artists involved, the naming, and the ‘Design Quiz’. Most chapters will be in the form of short illustrated essays.

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Book SynopsisDieses Lehr- und Übungsbuch gibt eine anschauliche strukturierte Einführung in die parametrische 3D-Konstruktion und die darauf aufbauenden fortgeschrittenen Arbeitstechniken. Neben notwendigen anwendungsspezifischen Voreinstellungen und Festlegungen wird in die Bauteil- und Baugruppenmodellierung wie die damit verbundene Ableitung von technischen Zeichnungen eingeführt. Darüber hinaus werden fortgeschrittene Modellierungstechniken behandelt. In allen Abschnitten stehen die praktischen Übungen mit geeigneten Konstruktionsbeispielen im Vordergrund.Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisDas Fachbuch zeigt sehr anschaulich Spezialvorrichtungen sowie Stütz- und Positionierelemente. Merksätze und Richtlinien prägen genauso wie tabellarische Übersichten von Vor- und Nachteilen den praxisnahen Charakter.Table of ContentsSpezialvorrichtungen.- Fertigungsgerechte Gestaltung von Bauteilen.- Stütz- und Positionselemente.- Glossar deutsch/englisch.

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Book SynopsisMit zunehmender Komplexität der Haustechnik sind in Planungsprozessen von öffentlich-gewerblichen wie auch privaten Bauvorhaben – unabhängig von Größe und Investitionsvolumen – immer häufiger kontraproduktive Wechselwirkungen zwischen den Gewerken beziehungsweise den Systemen festzustellen. Die einzelnen Planungsziele – wie die der Betriebssicherheit und Energieeffizienz, des Erhalts der Trinkwassergüte oder des vorbeugenden Brandschutzes – sind gerade in fortgeschrittenen Planungsphasen oft nur noch mit erheblichen Mehrkosten und Zeitverzug zu synchronisieren! Das vorliegende Fachbuch vermittelt ein Grundverständnis von integralen Planungsprozessen und zeigt auf, wie schon in der Frühphase einer Projektkonzeption Zielkonflikte zwischen den Gewerken erfolgreich vermieden oder zumindest minimiert werden können. Zahlreiche Praxisbeispiele erläutern dem Fachingenieur potenziell risikobehaftete Schnittstellen. Schließlich werden auf Basis aktueller Gesetze und Regelwerke sowie neuester Erkenntnisse aus Forschung und Lehre zahlreiche Tipps für die alltägliche Planungspraxis gegeben.Table of ContentsIntegrale Planungsprozesse.- Trinkwassergüte.- Vorbeugender Brandschutz.- Brandschutz – Systemlösungen für Leitungsanlagen.- Konsequnzen der EnEV 2014 auf die Anlagenplanung.

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Book Synopsis„Alles aus einer Hand“; Dieses vierfarbige Lehrbuch bietet in einem Band ein lebendiges Bild des gesamten Maschinenbaus.Studierende finden das im Bachelor-Studium behandelte Wissen ausführlich und anhand vieler Beispiele erklärt.Im Mittelpunkt steht das Verständnis der Zusammenhänge zwischen den Fachgebieten.Herausragende Merkmale sind:- Alle Grundlagenfächer in einem Band- Vierfarbiges Layout mit mehr als 1500 Abbildungen- Ein Leitbeispiel führt durch das gesamte Buch- Übersichtsboxen verdeutlichen Zusammenhänge und Methoden- Verständnisfragen ermöglichen die Lernkontrolle beim Lesen- Farbige Merkkästen heben das Wichtigste hervor- Jedes Kapitel enthält Rechenaufgaben und Kurzlösungen- Anwendungs- und Beispielboxen erklären schwierige Themen- Vertiefungsboxen erläutern Hintergründe- Bonusmaterial auf der HomepageInhaltlich spannt sich der Bogen von der Technischen Mechanik über die Thermodynamik und Strömungslehre, die Werkstoffkunde, die Maschinenelemente und die Fertigungstechnik bis hin zur Elektrotechnik und Regelungstechnik.In der zweiten Auflage wurden; zukunftsweisende Themen wie geometrische Produktspezifikationen, additive Fertigungstechniken, Industrie 4.0 und Energiespeicher erweitert und weitere Aufgaben aufgenommen.Auf der Homepage zum Buch sind die Lösungen zu den Rechenaufgaben und das Bonusmaterial zu finden.„Das Lehrbuch Maschinenbau begeistert durch seine vielen Abbildungen, aktuellen Beispiele und lebendigen Formulierungen. Der rote Faden in Form des Antriebsstranges eines modernen Automobils sowie die aufeinander abgestimmten Verständnisfragen und Vertiefungsboxen machen das Buch zu einer angenehmen Lektüre. Hier wird deutlich, dass beim Leser Interesse geweckt und er spielerisch an die Lehrthemen herangebracht wird.“Prof. Dr.-Ing. P.U. Thamsen, TU BerlinTable of ContentsTechnische Mechanik.- Werkstoffkunde.- Thermodynamik.- Strömungslehre.-Maschinenelemente/Konstruktionslehre.- Fertigungstechnik.- Elektrotechnik.-Messtechnik.- Regelungstechnik.

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Book SynopsisDieses Buch bietet erstmals eine länderübergreifende und umfassende Darstellung der technischen und historischen Entwicklung des Fahrrads von den frühesten Laufmaschinen als Reitpferdersatz bis hin zu modernen Rennrädern, Mountainbikes und Liegerädern. Es zeichnet die Entwicklung des Fahrrads auch anhand der einzelnen Komponenten wie Antrieben, Schaltungen, Federungen, Bremsen, Lichtanlagen, Speichenrädern und Luftreifen nach, die von Erfindern und Herstellern hinsichtlich Material, Ergonomie und Fahrphysik zuwege gebracht wurden. Mit vielen Original- und Patentgrafiken sowie dem ausgewählten Literaturverzeichnis stellt dieses Buch den Ausgangspunkt für alle künftigen Recherchen dar.Table of ContentsVelozipede und ihre Vorgänger.- Eins der beiden Räder antreiben.- Drahtspeichenräder.- Indirekter Antrieb.- Das Niederrad.- Komfort.- Den Antrieb verbessern.- Bremsen.- Sättel, Pedale und Lenker.- Beleuchtung.- Gepäck.- Rennräder.- Militärfahrräder.- Mountainbikes.- Fahrräder mit kleinen Rädern.- Liegefahrräder.

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Book SynopsisFocusing on the extensive influence of Scandinavian design in the United States, this book shows how Nordic ideas about modern design and the objects themselves had an indelible impact on American culture and material life. It also considers America’s influence on Scandinavian design, showing how cultural exchange is mutual by nature. In addition to familiar material like Danish furniture and Swedish glass, readers will learn about America’s little-known “Viking Revival” style; the work of Howard Smith, an African-American artist who immigrated to Finland in the 1960s; and the myriad ways Scandinavian toys and household goods helped shape American child-rearing practices. The perfect addition to any Danish modern coffee table, this elegant book traces how Scandinavian design became an integral part of what is considered “American design.”Trade Review“Scandinavian Design and the United States, 1890-1980," by the curators Bobbye Tigerman and Monica Obniski, is the catalog for one of the season’s most anticipated design exhibitions." —The New York Times

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Book SynopsisThe remarkable history of a shoemaking dynasty, which dates back to 1774. The remarkable story of a shoemaking dynasty that goes back to 1774 in the Hessian province, leads via an orthopaedic shoemaker's workshop in Frankfurt to the manufacture of the brand core, the footbed, and finally to the industrial production of a German export hit for millions of brand lovers around the globe. This book not only sheds light on the zeitgeist phenomenon that is BIRKENSTOCK but also provides an insight into the entrepreneurial energy behind the brand, which ultimately catapulted it into the league of global lifestyle brands. From a scientific perspective, the authors trace BIRKENSTOCK's arrival in key sales markets and describe the cultural exchange that took place there. Special topics interspersed through the book round off the understanding of the industrial and contemporary historical context. This book is a profound, varied, and knowledgeable account of 250 years of history; coinciding with

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Book SynopsisDieses Lehr- und Übungsbuch ermöglicht es dem Leser im technischen Umfeld, sich schnell und sicher in das EDM/PDM-System Teamcenter Express einzuarbeiten. Wesentliche Inhalte sind Grundlagen zur strukturierten Datenverwaltung und Revisionierung, Aufbau von Produktstrukturen in Baugruppen bis hin zur Visualisierung von Bauteilen in Teamcenter Express. Die Kapitel zum Arbeiten mit Prozessen und Workflows sowie Konfiguration und Administration behandeln kurz und prägnant die wichtigsten Funktionen und Abläufe. Besondere Schwerpunkte bilden die Darstellungen der Integrationen von Teamcenter Express mit den CAD-Systemen SolidEdge, Unigraphics NX, ProEngineer Wildfire und CATIA V5 (und somit eines MultiCAD-Ansatzes) sowie die Integration von MS-Office 2007 und dem Teamcenter WebClient. Anhand praktischer und nachvollziehbar präsentierter Beispielvorgehensweisen können Funktionen und Umgang mit Teamcenter Express sicher und schnell erlernt werden. Beispieldaten und viele weitere Informationen zu Administration und Installation sind im OnlinePlus-Portal zu diesem Buch erhältlich.Table of ContentsEinführung.- Erste Schritte.- Grundlagen der Datenverwaltung.- Datenverwaltung im RichClient.- Verwaltung von Baugruppen.- Workflow, Prozesse und Aufgaben.- Funktionen für Fortgeschrittene.- Integrationen von TCX.- Administration.

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Book SynopsisAls beispielorientierte Einführung wie als praxisgerechtes Nachschlagewerk bewährt und geeignet. Das Buch zeigt topaktuell die sinnvollen Arbeitsschritte unter Nutzung der neuesten Releasestände. Die 3. Auflage wurde um Abschnitte und Kapitel erweitert, ergänzt wird sie durch einen Online-Service für jeden Leser. Die Stärke des Buches sind die Beispiele sowie die hohe Effizienz für den Anwender in der Praxis. Es erläutert in bewusst knapper Form die Befehlsstruktur und führt anhand von dokumentierten Beispielen in die praktische Anwendung ein. Für Ein- und Umsteiger ebenso wie für den erfahrenen Praktiker. Mit Online-Service.Trade Review"Dieses Buch werde ich meinen Studenten empfehlen, weil es als Standardwerk für V5 gesehen werden kann." Gottfried Goebel, FH Ulm "Das Buch hat sich bereits als beispielorientierte Einführung wie als praxisgerechtes Nachschlagewerk in der Automobil- und Luftfahrtindustrie bewährt." KEM, 4/2004Table of ContentsGrundlagen – Drahtgitter- und Oberflächenmodelle – Volumenmodelle – Zusammenstellungs- und Kinematikmodelle – Zeichnungserstellung – Finite Elemente Berechnung – Ausführliche Beispiele – Englisch/Deutsches Schlagwortverzeichnis

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Book SynopsisDieses Tutorial beschreibt sehr anschaulich und Schritt für Schritt die Erzeugung eines Gesamtprojekts Schraubstock. Dadurch lässt sich der Handlungsablauf zu jedem Zeitpunkt nachvollziehen. Neben der reinen 3D-Modellierung wird auch die Gestaltung von Präsentationen und Animationen dargestellt und somit ein ganzheitlicher Ansatz realisiert. Das Buch wendet sich an alle Einsteiger, die sicher das Arbeiten mit diesem 3D-CAD-System erlernen möchten.Table of ContentsDurchgängiges Projekt Maschinen-Schraubstock mit: Projektverwaltung - Bauteilerzeugung - Baugruppenerzeugung - Zeichnungsableitung - Abhängigkeiten - Präsentation - Animation - Tipps und Tricks

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Book SynopsisIn diesem Lehrbuch finden sich Aufgaben zur Berechnung von Maschinenelementen, für die jeweils ein möglicher Lösungsweg ausführlich angegeben wird. Aufgabenstellung, Lösung und Lösungshinweise werden integriert und vollständig mit wichtigen Erläuterungen dargestellt. Systematisch und produktorientiert behandeln die Aufgaben Baugruppen, in denen auch verschiedene miteinander zusammenwirkende Maschinenelemente behandelt werden. Die Aufgaben sind praxisnah formuliert, was sich z.B. auch in der zeichnerischen Darstellung der konstruktiven Situation und der Ergänzung der Aufgaben durch in der Praxis verfügbare Informationen zur Lösung der Aufgaben äußert.Table of ContentsAufgaben aus den Bereichen Festigkeitslehre - Federn - Schraubenverbindungen - Welle-Nabe-Verbindungen - Lagerungen - Umschlingungsgetriebe - Kupplungen - Getriebe - Systeme Zu jeder dieser Aufgaben wird dargestellt: - Aufgabenstellung - möglicher Lösungsweg mit allen Details

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Book SynopsisGlobal responsibility and commitment to the environment means the pressure is on to seek environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions to combat the mounting problem of consumer waste. The importance of recyclable packaging is clearly recognised by all market sectors; either because the product itself is natural and eco-friendly or manufacturers wish to draw attention to the essence of the product, demonstrating commitment to environmental protection through company products. Green Packaging Solutions showcases some of the finest examples of packing designs that combines brand identity and innovative style with environmentally friendly and sustainable materials and production.

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Book SynopsisThe maker movement has seen dramatic growth in the past decade, fuelled by the internet. With so many people able to share ideas and spread inspiration across the Web, makers have become artisan sellers creating handmade products from hand-drawn wallpaper to bespoke surf boards (pictured above and left). Etsy, the online shop for creatives, now has over one million artisan sellers and a revenue stream in excess of one billion. Be maker be happy showcases floral art; fine woodworking; hand painted textiles; porcelain ware; artisanal candy; tweeds; block printing; chocolate... and much more.

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Table of Contents1.0 Heat exchanger design2.0 Calculation of the temperature differences LMTD and CMTD3.0 Calculation of the heat transfer coefficients and pressure losses in convective heat transfer4.0 Geometrical heat exchanger calculations5.0 Dimensionsless characterisation numbers for heat transfer6.0 Overall heat transfer coefficient and temperature profile of a heat exchanger7.0 Process engineering calculations8.0 Design of condensers9.0 Design of evaporators10.0 Design of thermosiphon evaporators11.0 Double tube-, plain tube- and cross-flow heat exchanger12.0 Finned-tube heat exchanger

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Book SynopsisAn easy-to-follow contemporary engineering economics text that helps making sound economic decisions without advanced mathematics. This one-semester introduction to the fundamentals of engineering economics provides an overview of the basic theory and mathematics underlying operational business decisions that engineering technology, engineering, and industrial technology students will face in the workplace. A basic knowledge of economics empowers a manager to balance costs with production. This new edition of Fundamentals of Economics for Engineering Technologists and Engineers is written in plain language. Concepts have been simplified and kept straightforward with an emphasis on how to apply economic principles. Practical examples as a tool for managing business data and giving detailed analysis of business operations. throughout the text make good use of Microsoft Excel templates, provided on the bookâs companion website, for students. Chapter-end exercises provide discussion and multiple-choice questions along with numerical problems, and a solutions manual and instructor resources is given for adopting instructors.Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Cashflows 3. Single payment 4. Multiple payments 5. Payback period 6. Time value of money 7. Rate of return 8. Benefit-cost ratio 9. Comparison 10. Depreciation 11. Income tax 12. Replacement analysis 13. Break even analysis 14. Risk analysis 15. Other considerations

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