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Springer Sensor Technology in the Netherlands State of the Art Proceedings of the Dutch Sensor Conference held at the University of Twente The Netherlands 23 March 1998 Mesa Monographs
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Springer Tribology Issues and Opportunities in MEMS Proceedings of the NSFAFOSRASME Workshop on Tribology Issues and Opportunities in MEMS held in Columbus Ohio USA 911 November 1997
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Springer Foams and Emulsions Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on FoamsEEmulsions and Cellular Materials Cargese Corsica 354 Nato Science Series E
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Springer Global Consistency of Tolerances Proceedings of the 6th CIRO International Seminar on Computeraided Tolerancing University of Twente Enschede The University of Twente Enschede the
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Springer Applications of Superconductivity Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute Held in Loen Norway 820 June 1997 NATO Science Series E 365
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Springer Micro Total Analysis Systems Proceedings of the MTAS 2000 Symposium Enschede the Netherlands Proceedings of the TAS 2000 Symposium held in Enschede The Netherlands 1418 May 2000
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Springer Sensor Technology 2001 Proceedings of the Sensor Technology Conference 2001 held in Enschede The Netherlands 1415 May 2001 Astrophysics and Space Science Library
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Springer Innovations in Competitive Manufacturing Innovations in Manufacturing
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Springer Perspectives in Operations Management Essays in Honor of Elwood S Buffa
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Springer Tandem Cold Metal Rolling Mill Control Using Practical Advanced Methods Advances in Industrial Control
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Springer Control of Integral Processes with Dead Time Advances in Industrial Control
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Springer Managing Cooperation in Supply Network Structures and Small or Mediumsized Enterprises
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Springer Distributed LargeScale Dimensional Metrology
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Springer Multiobjective Evolutionary Optimisation for Product Design and Manufacturing
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Springer Supply Chain Disruptions Theory and Practice of Managing Risk
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Springer CommercialIndustrial Cleaning by PressureWashing HydroBlasting and UHPJetting
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Springer Machining of Metal Matrix Composites Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing
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Springer Industrial Process Identification and Control Design Steptest and Relayexperimentbased Methods Advances in Industrial Control
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Artech House Publishers Indium Phosphide and Related Materials Processing Technology and Devices Materials Library S
Book SynopsisPresents an integrated survey of the most recent research, engineering development and commercial application of indium phosphide and related materials. The book is tutorial in nature, rich in application-engineering detail and emphasizes the designing and implementing of practical devices.Table of ContentsProperties of InP related materials; SIMS analysis of InP and related materials; deep levels in InP and related materials; low pressure MOVPE of InP-based compound semiconductors; doping of InP as grown by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition; growth of InP and related compounds by GSMBE and MOMBE; ion beam processing of InP and related materials; dry etching of in-based semiconductors; ohmic contacts to InP and related materials; issues for dielectric technology for InP MISFETs; InGaAsP quantum well lasers; InGaAs heterostructure bipolar transistors; optimization and fabrication of metal contacts for photovoltaic solar cells.
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Springer Facility Location and the Theory of Production
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Springer New York Benchmarking with DEA SFA and R 157 International Series in Operations Research Management Science
Book SynopsisTo facilitate the use of R, the authors have developed an R package called Benchmarking, which implements the main methods within both DEA and SFA.The book uses mathematical formulations of models and assumptions, but it de-emphasizes the formal proofs - in part by placing them in appendices -- or by referring to the original sources.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews:“Benchmarking with DEA, SFA, and R covers data envelopment analysis (DEA) and stochastic frontier analysis (SFA) … . Although more advanced readers … will gain more from reading this book, it contains something for all who are interested in the principles underlying DEA and SFA and who want to know how to use these methods … . the book is appropriate for readers who have a fairly good foundation in the methods of DEA and SFA and wish to raise their level of understanding.” (Emmanuel Thanassoulis, Interfaces, Vol. 42 (3), May-June, 2012)Table of Contents1. Introduction to Benchmarking.- 2. Efficiency Measures.- 3. Production Models and Technology.- 4. Data Envelopment Analysis DEA.- 5. Additional Topics in DEA.- 6. Statistical Analysis in DEA.- 7. Stochastic Frontier Analysis SFA.- 8. Additional Topics in SFA.- 9. Merger Analysis.- 10. Regulation and Contracting.- Appendix. Getting Started with R: A Quick Introduction.
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Springer Engineering Design
Book SynopsisFundamentals.- Product Planning, Solution Finding and Evaluation.- Product Development Process.- Task Clarification.- Conceptual Design.- Embodiment Design.- Mechanical Connections, Mechatronics and Adaptronics.- Size Ranges and Modular Products.- Design for Quality.- Design for Minimum Cost.- Summary.Trade Review"Engineering Design is widely acknowledged to be the most complete available treatise on systematic design methods. In it, each step of the engineering design process and associated best practices are documented. The book has particularly strong sections on design from the functional perspective and on the phase of the process between conceptual and detail design in which most key design decisions are made. The 3rd edition includes new material on project planning and scheduling. Anyone committed to understanding the design process should be familiar with the contents of this book." Warren Seering, Weber-Shaughness Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology On the second edition of this title: "With a renewed interest in the critical role product design plays in maintaining economic competitiveness, American designers would be well advised to become thoroughly acquainted with this wealth of information." American ScientistTable of ContentsFundamentals.- Product Planning, Solution Finding and Evaluation.- Product Development Process.- Task Clarification.- Conceptual Design.- Embodiment Design.- Mechanical Connections, Mechatronics and Adaptronics.- Size Ranges and Modular Products.- Design for Quality.- Design for Minimum Cost.- Summary.
£54.99
Springer Operations Research Problems
Book SynopsisLinear programming.- Integer programming.- Non-linear programming.- Network Modelling.- Inventory theory.- Queuing theory.- Decision theory.- Game theory.- Dynamic programming.- Markov processes.
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NY Research Press Advances in Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
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Clanrye International Industrial Engineering: Designs, Tools and Techniques
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Springer London Ltd Engineering Design: A Systematic Approach
Book SynopsisThis proven and internationally recognized text teaches the methods of engineering design as a condition of successful product development. It breaks down the design process into phases and then into distinct steps, each with its own working methods. The book provides more examples of product development; it also tightens the scientific bases of its design ideas with new solution fields in composite components, building methods, mechatronics and adaptronics. The economics of design and development are covered and electronic design process technology integrated into its methods. The book is sharply written and well-illustrated.Trade Review"Engineering Design is widely acknowledged to be the most complete available treatise on systematic design methods. In it, each step of the engineering design process and associated best practices are documented. The book has particularly strong sections on design from the functional perspective and on the phase of the process between conceptual and detail design in which most key design decisions are made. The 3rd edition includes new material on project planning and scheduling. Anyone committed to understanding the design process should be familiar with the contents of this book." Warren Seering, Weber-Shaughness Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology On the second edition of this title: "With a renewed interest in the critical role product design plays in maintaining economic competitiveness, American designers would be well advised to become thoroughly acquainted with this wealth of information." American ScientistTable of ContentsFundamentals.- Product Planning, Solution Finding and Evaluation.- Product Development Process.- Task Clarification.- Conceptual Design.- Embodiment Design.- Mechanical Connections, Mechatronics and Adaptronics.- Size Ranges and Modular Products.- Design for Quality.- Design for Minimum Cost.- Summary.
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Springer London Ltd Handbook of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety in Engineering Design
Book SynopsisThis handbook studies the combination of various methods of designing for reliability, availability, maintainability and safety, as well as the latest techniques in probability and possibility modeling, mathematical algorithmic modeling, evolutionary algorithmic modeling, symbolic logic modeling, artificial intelligence modeling and object-oriented computer modeling.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: "[I] would like to recommend this for all design engineers as it provides the most comprehensive coverage of the engineering design problems and analytical tools for achieving the design." K.B. Misra, Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Performability Engineering (2009) “Stapelberg (Griffith Univ. and engineering consultant, Australia) brings his extensive background and experience to this comprehensive, well-organized handbook, which addresses the different facets of evaluating integrity in engineering design. … All in all, this handbook provides a thorough treatment of the methodology for assessing integrity in engineering design of systems and equipment. Summing Up: Recommended. Academic audiences, undergraduate seniors and above, professional engineering designers and analysts, general readers.” (R. Kolar, Choice, Vol. 47 (6), February, 2010)Table of ContentsDesign Integrity Methodology Designing for Integrity Artificial Intelligence in Design Design Integrity and Automation Industry Perception and Related Research Intelligent Design Systems Reliability and Performance in Engineering Design Introduction Theoretical Overview of Reliability and Performance in Engineering Design Analytic Development of Reliability and Performance in Engineering Design Application Modelling of Reliability and Performance in Engineering Design Review Exercises and References Availability and Maintainability in Engineering Design Introduction Theoretical Overview of Availability-Maintainability in Engineering Design Analytic Development of Availability-Maintainability in Engineering Design Application Modelling of Availability-Maintainability in Engineering Design Review Exercises and References Safety and Risk in Engineering Design Introduction Theoretical Overview of Safety and Risk in Engineering Design Analytic Development of Safety and Risk in Engineering Design Application Modelling of Safety and Risk in Engineering Design Review Exercises and References
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Springer London Ltd Modelling of Powder Die Compaction
Book SynopsisManufacture of components from powders frequently requires a compaction step. Modelling of Powder Die Compaction presents a number of case studies that have been developed to test compaction models. It will be bought by researchers involved in developing models of powder compaction as well as by those working in industry, either using powder compaction to make products or using products made by powder compaction.Table of ContentsIntroduction Modelling and Part Manufacture Mechanics of Powder Compaction Compaction Models Model Input Data – Elastic Properties Model Input Data – Plastic Properties Model Input Data – Failure Friction and its Measurement in Powder Compaction Processes Die Fill and Powder Transfer Calibration of Compaction Models Production of Case Study Components Assessing Powder Compacts Case Studies: Discussion and Guidelines Modelling Die Compaction in the Pharmaceutical Industry Applications in Industry
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Springer London Ltd Cutting Tool Technology: Industrial Handbook
Book SynopsisIt is a well acknowledged fact that virtually all of our modern-day components and assemblies rely to some extent on machining operations in their manufacturing process. Thus, there is clearly a substantive machining requirement which will continue to be of prime importance for the foreseeable future. Cutting Tool Technology provides a comprehensive guide to the latest developments in the use of cutting tool technology. The book covers new machining and tooling topics such as high-speed and hard-part machining, near-dry and dry-machining strategies, multi-functional tooling, ‘diamond-like’ and ‘atomically-modified’ coatings, plus many others. Also covered are subjects important from a research perspective, such as micro-machining and artificial intelligence coupled to neural network tool condition monitoring. A practical handbook complete with troubleshooting tables for common problems, Cutting Tool Technology is an invaluable reference for researchers, manufacturers and users of cutting tools.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews:“Cutting tool technology presents an important role in metal cutting. Cutting tool is a key factor for the machining operation success. … This industrial handbook covers the cutting tool technology with high quality in nine chapters. … The present book can be used for undergraduate engineering course (for example, manufacturing, mechanical, etc.). Also, this book can serve as a useful reference for students at technical colleges, mechanical and manufacturing engineers, professionals in related industries with machine tools and machining processes.” (J. Paulo Davim, International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials, Vol. 9 (1/2), 2011)Table of ContentsCutting Tool Materials Turning and Chip-breaking Technology Drilling and Associated Technologies Milling Cutters and Associated Technologies Threading Technologies Modular Tooling and Tool Management Machinability and Surface Integrity Cutting Fluids Machining and Monitoring Strategies
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Springer London Ltd Theory and Design of CNC Systems
Book SynopsisComputer Numerical Control (CNC) controllers are high value-added products counting for over 30% of the price of machine tools. The development of CNC technology depends on the integration of technologies from many different industries, and requires strategic long-term support. “Theory and Design of CNC Systems” covers the elements of control, the design of control systems, and modern open-architecture control systems. Topics covered include Numerical Control Kernel (NCK) design of CNC, Programmable Logic Control (PLC), and the Man-Machine Interface (MMI), as well as the major modules for the development of conversational programming methods. The concepts and primary elements of STEP-NC are also introduced. A collaboration of several authors with considerable experience in CNC development, education, and research, this highly focused textbook on the principles and development technologies of CNC controllers can also be used as a guide for those working on CNC development in industry.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: "Based on numerous new references and on own experience, the authors present this reference work in the field of Computerized Numerical Control (CNC). … a good guide for all specialists and students interested in the design and exploitation of CNC systems." (Sergiu T. Chiriacescu, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1166, 2009)Table of ContentsPart I: Principles and Design of CNC Systems Introduction to NC Systems Interpreter Interpolator Acceleration and Deceleration PID Control System Numerical Control Kernel Part II: Open-architectural soft CNC Systems Programmable Logic Control Man-Machine Interface CNC Architecture Design Design of PC-NC and Open CNC STEP-NC System
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Springer London Ltd Constrained Control and Estimation: An Optimisation Approach
Book SynopsisRecent developments in constrained control and estimation have created a need for this comprehensive introduction to the underlying fundamental principles. These advances have significantly broadened the realm of application of constrained control. - Using the principal tools of prediction and optimisation, examples of how to deal with constraints are given, placing emphasis on model predictive control. - New results combine a number of methods in a unique way, enabling you to build on your background in estimation theory, linear control, stability theory and state-space methods. - Companion web site, continually updated by the authors. Easy to read and at the same time containing a high level of technical detail, this self-contained, new approach to methods for constrained control in design will give you a full understanding of the subject.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: This book provides a seminal foundation for unifying constrained control and constrained estimation within the framework of nonlinear programming… A lot of thought and years of work have gone into developing this complete picture of an extremely complex field… Important geometric intuition is given on every front. The presentation style is lucid and makes for fascinating reading and study. In this day and age, the mathermatical demonstrations and proofs are welcome, while the case studies show the practical relevance of the approach as laid out in this very welcome book. IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control 51 (2006) 176 – 177 (Reviewer: Frank L. Lewis) This is an excellent book dealing with the important topic of constrained control and estimation. Constraints are present in all real systems and have been somewhat neglected by most of the existing control techniques with only a few exceptions such as MPC. Although the book cannot be classified as an MPC book, a significant part of the text is dedicated to receding horizon control and this work comlements and is a valuable addition to the list of existing MPC books. The book is self-contained, with an extensive list of references, well-structured, and covers a wide range of topics required for constrained control and estimation. It is presented with a sufficient level of detail and mathematical rigor to be used as a textbook for research students or as the basis of a self-study programme for practitioners in constrained control and estimation. International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control 17 (2007) 347 – 354 (Reviewer: Eduardo F. Camacho) This book is a study on … problems for linear finite-dimensional discrete-time systems.… References and an index are included at the end.… this book is worth acquiring for those involved in control system design, and it produces a valuable contribution to the area of constrained control systems. Zentralblatt MATH 1078 (2006) (Reviewer: A. Akutowicz)Table of ContentsFoundations.- Overview of Optimisation Theory.- Fixed Horizon Optimal Control with Constraints.- Receding Horizon Optimal Control with Constraints.- Constrained Linear Quadratic Optimal Control.- Global Characterisation of Constrained Linear Quadratic Optimal Control.- Regional Characterisation of Constrained Linear Quadratic Optimal Control.- Computational Issues in Constrained Optimal Control.- Constrained Estimation.- Duality Between Constrained Estimation and Control.- Further Developments.- The Hessian in the QP Problem: Singular Value Structure and Related Algorithms.- Output Feedback Optimal Control with Constraints.- Finite Alphabet Controllers and Estimators.- Case Studies.- Rudder Roll Stabilisation of Ships.- Cross-Directional Control.- Control over Communication Networks.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Tecnomatix Plant Simulation: Modeling and
Book Synopsis This book systematically introduces readers to the development of simulation models as well as the implementation and evaluation of simulation experiments with Tecnomatix Plant Simulation. Intended for all Plant Simulation users whose work involves complex tasks, it also offers an easy start for newcomers. Particular attention has been paid to introducing the simulation flow language SimTalk and its use in various aspects of simulation. In over 200 examples, the author demonstrates how to combine the blocks for simulation models and how to employ SimTalk in complex control and analysis tasks. The content ranges from a description of the basic functions of the material flow blocks to more advanced topics such as the implementation of database-supported warehouse control by using the SQLite interface, and the exchange of data using XML, ActiveX, COM or DDE. Table of ContentsBasics.- SimTalk and Dialogs.- Modeling of Production Processes.- Information Flow, Controls.- Working with random values.- Simulation of transport processes.- Simulation of Robots and Handling Equipment.- Warehousing and Procurement.- Simulation of Workers.- The Fluids Library.- 2D and 3D Visualization.- Integrate Energy Consumption and Costs.- Statistics.- Data Exchange and Interfaces.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Cooperating Robots for Flexible Manufacturing
Book SynopsisThis book consolidates the current state of knowledge on implementing cooperating robot-based systems to increase the flexibility of manufacturing systems. It is based on the concrete experiences of experts, practitioners, and engineers in implementing cooperating robot systems for more flexible manufacturing systems. Thanks to the great variety of manufacturing systems that we had the opportunity to study, a remarkable collection of methods and tools has emerged. The aim of the book is to share this experience with academia and industry practitioners seeking to improve manufacturing practice. While there are various books on teaching principles for robotics, this book offers a unique opportunity to dive into the practical aspects of implementing complex real-world robotic applications. As it is used in this book, the term “cooperating robots” refers to robots that either cooperate with one another or with people. The book investigates various aspects of cooperation in the context of implementing flexible manufacturing systems. Accordingly, manufacturing systems are the main focus in the discussion on implementing such robotic systems. The book begins with a brief introduction to the concept of manufacturing systems, followed by a discussion of flexibility. Aspects of designing such systems, e.g. material flow, logistics, processing times, shop floor footprint, and design of flexible handling systems, are subsequently covered. In closing, the book addresses key issues in operating such systems, which concern e.g. decision-making, autonomy, cooperation, communication, task scheduling, motion generation, and distribution of control between different devices. Reviewing the state of the art and presenting the latest innovations, the book offers a valuable asset for a broad readership. Table of ContentsPart 1: Introduction.- Chapter 1. Technology perspective.- Part 2: Cooperating robots.- Chapter 2. Flexible cooperating robots for reconfigurable shop floor.- Chapter 3. Cooperating dexterous robotic devices.- Chapter 4. Cooperative manipulation: The case of dual arm robots.- Chapter 5. Virtual validation of dynamically controlled cooperative robots systems.- PART 3: HUMAN ROBOT COLLABORATION.- Chapter 6. Workplace generation for human-robot collaboration.- Chapter 7. Dynamic safety zones in human robot collaboration.- Chapter 8. Multi-purpose robot cell in cooperation with humans.- Chapter 9. Outlook.- Chapter 10. Emerging technology.- Chapter 11. Future challenges.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Additive Manufacturing Technologies
Book SynopsisThis textbook covers in detail digitally-driven methods for adding materials together to form parts. A conceptual overview of additive manufacturing is given, beginning with the fundamentals so that readers can get up to speed quickly. Well-established and emerging applications such as rapid prototyping, micro-scale manufacturing, medical applications, aerospace manufacturing, rapid tooling and direct digital manufacturing are also discussed. This book provides a comprehensive overview of additive manufacturing technologies as well as relevant supporting technologies such as software systems, vacuum casting, investment casting, plating, infiltration and other systems. Reflects recent developments and trends and adheres to the ASTM, SI and other standards; Includes chapters on topics that span the entire AM value chain, including process selection, software, post-processing, industrial drivers for AM, and more; Provides a broad range of technical questions to ensure comprehensive understanding of the concepts covered. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction and Basic Principles.- Chapter 2. Development of Additive Manufacturing Technology.- Chapter 3. Generalized Additive Manufacturing Process Chain.- Chapter 4. Vat Photopolymerization.- Chapter 5. Powder Bed Fusion.- Chapter 6. Material Extrusion.- Chapter 7. Material Jetting.- Chapter 8. Binder Jetting.- Chapter 9. Sheet Lamination.- Chapter 10. Directed Energy Deposition.- Chapter 11. Direct Write Technologies.- Chapter 12. Hybrid Additive Manufacturing.- Chapter 13. The Impact of Low-Cost AM Systems.- Chapter 14. Material for Additive Manufacturing.- Chapter 15. Guidelines for Process Selection.- Chapter 16. Post-processing.- Chapter 17. Software for Additive Manufacturing.- Chapter 18. Direct Digital Manufacturing.- Chapter 19. Design for Additive Manufacturing.- Chapter 20. Rapid Tooling.- Chapter 21. Industrial Drivers for AM Adoption.- Chapter 22. Business and Social Implications of AM.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG MEMS Product Development: From Concept to
Book SynopsisDrawing on their experiences in successfully executing hundreds of MEMS development projects, the authors present the first practical guide to navigating the technical and business challenges of MEMS product development, from the initial concept stage all the way to commercialization. The strategies and tactics presented, when practiced diligently, can shorten development timelines, help avoid common pitfalls, and improve the odds of success, especially when resources are limited. MEMS Product Development illuminates what it really takes to develop a novel MEMS product so that innovators, designers, entrepreneurs, product managers, investors, and executives may properly prepare their companies to succeed.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Understanding global silicon wafer manufacturing infrastructure.- Stages of development.- MEMS parameter sensitivity models.- Co-development of control and readout electronics.- Process integration.- Planning for test and data gathering.- Planning for package integration.- Mask layout.- Documentation.- Opportunity analysis.- Operational requirements.- MEMS product cost modeling.- Timeline planning.- When is the right time to move to a production facility?.- Finding foundry and supply chain vendors.- Transferring technology for production.- Quality control requirements.- Managing a global supply chain.
£71.24
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Advances on Mechanics, Design Engineering and Manufacturing III: Proceedings of the International Joint Conference on Mechanics, Design Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing, JCM 2020, June 2-4, 2020
Book SynopsisThis open access book gathers contributions presented at the International Joint Conference on Mechanics, Design Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing (JCM 2020), held as a web conference on June 2–4, 2020. It reports on cutting-edge topics in product design and manufacturing, such as industrial methods for integrated product and process design; innovative design; and computer-aided design. Further topics covered include virtual simulation and reverse engineering; additive manufacturing; product manufacturing; engineering methods in medicine and education; representation techniques; and nautical, aeronautics and aerospace design and modeling. The book is organized into four main parts, reflecting the focus and primary themes of the conference. The contributions presented here not only provide researchers, engineers and experts in a range of industrial engineering subfields with extensive information to support their daily work; they are also intended to stimulate new research directions, advanced applications of the methods discussed and future interdisciplinary collaborations.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Powders and Bulk Solids: Behavior,
Book SynopsisThe book concentrates on powder flow properties, their measurement and applications. These topics are explained starting from the interactions between individual particles up to the design of silos. A wide range of problems are discussed – such as flow obstructions, segregation, and vibrations. The goal is to provide a deeper understanding of the powder flow, and to show practical solutions.Table of ContentsFundamentals.- Flow properties of bulk solids.- Practical determination of flow properties.- A more detailed look at properties of bulk solids.- Discussion of testers and test procedures.- Properties exhibited by some bulk solids.- Examples of measured flow properties.- Stresses.- Silo design for flow.- Silo configurations.- Discharge of bulk solids.- Segregation.- Silo quaking and silo honking.- Sample problems and solutions.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Supply Chain: Fundamentals and Best Practices to Compete by Leveraging the Network
Book SynopsisThe book examines the supply chain from different perspectives: the physical structure which it is composed of (actors, roles, infrastructures and processes), the organizational structure of the people involved (business functions and related interactions and integrations), and the manifold flows that characterize it (product flows, information flows, service flows and monetary flows). For each of these dimensions, the text thoroughly illustrates how to design and manage it, aligning supply chain performance and competitive strategies through an integrated approach, which is key to generate competitive advantage. The book covers the different topics by combining a quantitative approach typical of engineering disciplines and adopted particularly in the operational parts, with a qualitative approach which fits in the more strategic parts. This combination makes the volume suitable for both under- and post-graduate students in industrial engineering and management, as well as undergraduates or masters students confronting supply chain management from different cultural backgrounds. Industry operators and practitioners can also find useful insights, since it thoroughly describes industry best practices, especially in the food and consumer goods, fashion and apparel, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, stemming from author’s real life experiences in these fields.Table of ContentsWhat is the supply chain?.- Physical Representation of the Supply Chain.- Representation of the SC through corporate functions.- Representation of the CS through information flows.- Representation of the supply chain through service flows.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies for
Book SynopsisLogistics and supply chain management is facing disruptive economic, technological and climate change developments that require new strategies. New technologies such as the Internet-of-Things, digital manufacturing or blockchain are emerging quickly and could provide competitive advantage to those companies that leverage the technologies smartly while managers that do not adopt and embrace change could be left behind. Last but perhaps most important for mankind, sustainability aspects such as low-carbon transportation, closed loop supply chains or socially-responsible supply chain setups will become essential to operate successfully in the future. All these aspects will affect logistics and supply chains as a whole as well as different functional areas such as air cargo, maritime logistics or sourcing/procurement. This book aims to dive into several of these functional topics to highlight the key developments in the next decade predicted by leading global experts in the field. It features contributions and key insights of globally leading scholars and senior industry experts. Their forward-looking perspectives on the anticipated trends are aimed at informing the reader about how logistics and supply chain management will evolve in the next decade and which academic qualities and skills will be required to succeed in the "new normal" environment that will be characterized by volatile and increasingly disrupted business eco-systems. Future scenarios are envisaged to provide both practitioners and students with insights that will help them to adapt and succeed in a fast changing world.Table of ContentsChapter 1. The Future of Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Changing Skill Sets and Smart Career Choices.- Chapter 2. The Impact on Supply Chain Networks of Shifting Demand and Supply Dynamics.- Chapter 3. AI in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.- Chapter 4. How to Design Human-machine Interaction in Next-generation Supply Chain Planning.- Chapter 5. The Circular Economy and Green Supply Chains.- Chapter 6. Preparing Logistics for the Low Carbon Economy.- Chapter 7. The Future of 3PLs.- Chapter 8. Air Cargo Logistics – The Dawning of a Golden Decade?.- Chapter 9. Maritime Logistics for the Next Decade - Challenges, Opportunities and Required Skills.- Chapter 10. Future Directions in City Logistics.- Chapter 11. Recent Advances of Service Supply Chain Management.- Chapter 12. Competence Development, Learning and Change in Supply Chain Management.- Chapter 13. Startups in the Logistics Sector: Value Propositions and Potential Impact.- Chapter 14. Warehousing 2030.- Chapter 15. Future of Procurement - Insights from a Global Survey.- Chapter 16. Agility in Supply Chain Planning and Execution.- Chapter 17. Risk Driven Supply Chain Design - Options and Trade-offs in Complex Environments.- Chapter 18. Supply Chain Transparency Using Blockchain: Benefits, Challenges, and Examples.- Chapter 19. The Potential of Blockchain in SCM - PI Meets Blockchain.- Chapter 20. Collaboration in Humanitarian Operations in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic.- Chapter 21. Logistics Challenges and Opportunities in Africa in the 2020s.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Product Lifecycle Management (Volume 1): 21st
Book SynopsisThis fifth edition of “Product Lifecycle Management” updates and adds to the successful fourth edition, the most frequently cited PLM publication. It gives the reader a thorough explanation of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and provides them with a full understanding and the skills to implement PLM within their own business environment. This new and expanded edition is fully updated to reflect the many technological and management advances made in PLM since the release of the fourth edition. “Product Lifecycle Management” will broaden the reader’s understanding of PLM, nurturing the skills needed to implement PLM successfully and to achieve world-class product performance across the lifecycle.Among the components of PLM described are product-related business processes, product data, product data management (PDM) systems, other PLM applications, best practices, company objectives and organisation. This book also describes the relationships of PLM with the Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, Digital Twins and Digital Threads. “Product Lifecycle Management” (5th edition) explains what PLM is, and why it is needed. It describes the environment in which products are ideated, developed, manufactured, supported and retired, before addressing the main components of PLM and PLM Initiatives. Key activities in PLM Initiatives described include organisational change management (OCM) and project management. The final part of the book addresses the PLM Initiative, showing the typical steps and activities of a PLM project or initiative.Table of ContentsProduct Lifecycle Management.- PLM and its Surroundings.- PLM and Products.- PLM and Business Processes.- PLM and Product Data.- PLM and PDM.- PLM and Product-Related Applications.- PLM, Techniques and Methods.- PLM and the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0.- PLM, Digital Twin and Digital Thread.- PLM and Organisational Change Management.- PLM and Project Management.- PLM and Executives.- PLM and the PLM Initiative.- PLM in Industry.
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Springer Advances in Digital Logistics Logistics and Sustainability
Book SynopsisResilience and sustainability in supply chains A systematic literature review and a research agenda.- OEE as a tool for stability and continuity.- Digitalisation Challenges in Food Supply Chains.- Cargo Bikes for Sustainable City Logistics Systems Optimizing Distribution Routes in a Dynamic Environment.- Applicability of an Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System ANFIS for the Material Handling Equipment Selection Problem.- Comparison of Planning Features of Different Material Handling Systems.- Application of alternating current hydraulic drive in material handling.- Solving logistics scheduling problems using an extended many-project optimization model.- Modelling of Cross Docking Terminal Based Supply Chain Solutions in Industry 4 0 Era.- Storage Location Assignment in Indirect access Storage Systems.
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Springer Artificial Intelligence for Safety and Reliability Engineering
Book SynopsisIntroduction to Artificial Intelligence for Safety and Reliability Engineering.- Artificial Intelligence for Safety and Reliability Engineering in Industry 5.0 Methods, Applications and Challenges.- System Reliability Inference for Common Cause Failure Model in Contexts of Missing Information.- Predictive maintenance enabled by a Light Weight Federated Learning in Smart Manufacturing: Remaining Useful Lifetime Prediction.- Explainable Trustworthy and Transparent Artificial Intelligence for Reliability Engineering and Safety Applications.- Inverse Reinforcement Learning for Predictive Maintenance.- Reliability and Risk Assessment with Explainable Artificial Intelligence.- An Anomaly Detection Framework for Safety and Reliability Engineering.- Wearable Technology for Workplace Safety with Embedded Artificial Intelligence.- Safety and Reliability of Artificial Intelligence systems.- Physics-informed machine learning for reliability and systems safety applications.
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Springer Advances in Water Jetting II
Book SynopsisObservation and theory to improve the efficiency of jet grouting.- Practical and Theoretical Study of Abrasive Particle Velocities Observation in the High-Speed Water Jet using Optical PTVLIF Method and CFD Numerical Computation.- Relation of the AWJ machine construction and the amplitude of vibrations measured on the sample.
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Springer CADbasedProgrammingforDesignandManufacturing
Book Synopsis1 A review on CAD-based programming for design and manufacturing.- 2 Automated design of mechanical parts.- 3 Solid models geometric feature recognition based on CAD software programming.- 4 Automated assembly of mechanical systems.- 5 Integration of CAD software programming for G-code generation.
£39.99
Springer HumanCentric Smart Manufacturing Towards Industry
Book SynopsisHSM Perspectives.- Human centric Smart Manufacturing and Interoperability towards the Industrial Metaverse.- Human centric Smart Manufacturing for Sustainability.- Human Digital Twin Modelling from a Human Factor Perspective.- Human centric smart design.- User participation in product conceptual design a process model and its iterative methodology.- Designing of a man machine-duplex production line for Human centric Smart Manufacturing towards Industry 5 0.- Smart product service system a systematic framework for engineering product development and service innovation in human-cyber physical system.- Towards Digital Twin for Human Skeleton in Smart Manufacturing with predictive modelling.- Human centric smart production.- Identification and control methods of human computer interaction safety behaviour in digital twin workshop.- Operation tasks assignment optimization of human robot collaboration system based on NSGA II.- Safe Human Robot Collaboration Using Multi Modal Perception and Robot Learning.- Human centric smart assembly.- Digital twin enabled assistance for human centric assembly.- A digital twin enabled approach to reliable human robot collaborative assembly.- Human robot collaboration empowered by digital twin and knowledge graph in an intelligent assembly system.- Deep reinforcement learning based robot adaptive action decision making considering biased operator's actions in the human robot collaborative assembly.- Human machine synchronization for smart assembly in the context of Industry 5 0.- Outlook and Future Trends.
£170.99
Springer Advanced Manufacturing Processes VI
Book SynopsisDesign Engineering.- Manufacturing Technology.- Machining Processes.- Advanced Materials.- Mechanical Engineering.- Quality Assurance.- Process Engineering.- Engineering Education.
£284.99
£116.85
Springer Intelligent Optimisation with the Bees Algorithm
Book SynopsisIntroduction.- The Bees algorithm.- Empirical study.- Analytical study.- Case study: Robot control optimisation.- Case study: PCB assembly optimisation.- Case study: Multi-solution problems.- Latest developments.- Appendices.
£141.55