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1. |  By: U. C. Jindal Publisher: Pearson Education India Publication Date: 03-MAY-2010 Insert Date: 14-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Machine Design
Machine Design is a text on the design of machine elements for engineering undergraduates of mechanical, production and industrial disciplines. The book provides a comprehensive survey of machine elements and their analytical design methods. Besides explaining the fundamentals of the tools and techniques necessary to facilitate design calculations, the text includes extensive data on various aspects of machine elements, manufacturing considerations and materials. The extensive pedagogical features make the text student friendly and provide pointers for fast recapitulation.
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2. |  Manufacturing Technology: Theory and Problems, Second Edition By: D. K. Singh Publisher: Pearson Education India Publication Date: 04-JUL-2008 Insert Date: 07-MAR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Manufacturing Technology: Theory and Problems, Second Edition
This new edition of Manufacturing Technology retains the flavour of the first edition by providing readers with comprehensive coverage of theory with a diverse array of exercises. Designed for extensive practice and self study, this book presents theory in an encapsulated format for quick reading. Objective questions and numerical problems are accompanied by their solutions to aid understanding.
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3. |  Advanced Silicon Materials for Photovoltaic Applications By: Sergio Pizzini Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 13-AUG-2012 Insert Date: 27-FEB-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Advanced Silicon Materials for Photovoltaic Applications
Discusses the critical issue of how to obtain low-cost Silicon feedstocks for photovoltaic applications.
Advanced Silicon Materials for Photovoltaic Applications:
Covers the main issues concerning silicon for PV applications
Deals with the fabrication processes of bulk and thin films silicon
Addresses quality problems for low-cost feedstocks
Discusses advanced chemical, structural, and electrical characterization techniques and computer modeling.
Essential reading for academic researchers, industrial researchers and engineers in the field of photovoltaic devices, as...
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4. |  By: Dennis L. Brandl; Donald E. Brandl Publisher: Momentum Press Publication Date: 14-NOV-2012 Insert Date: 26-FEB-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Plant IT Information Technology (IT) is an important element of plant floor operations and Dennis Brandl’s monthly column on Manufacturing IT in Control Engineering magazine covers IT aspects that are critical to modern manufacturing. This book expands on the magazine’s explanations of the concepts and tools needed to achieve higher manufacturing productivity and efficiencies. Written for manufacturing professionals, the book overviews the wide range of IT elements underlying the manufacturing IT environment. It provides you with the information to be conversant in IT elements and to effectively...
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5. |  Industrial Production Management in Flexible Manufacturing Systems By: Ioan Dima Publisher: IGI Global Publication Date: 31-JAN-2013 Insert Date: 04-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Industrial Production Management in Flexible Manufacturing Systems Industrial Production Management in Flexible Manufacturing Systems addresses the present discussions surrounding flexible production systems based on automation, robotics and cybernetics as they continue to replace the traditional production systems. The book also covers issues related to the use of multi-servicing in the operational management of the industrial production and its scheduling systems....
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6. |  Multiplexed Networks for Embedded Systems: CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Safe-by-Wire... By: Dominique Paret Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 24-JUL-2007 Insert Date: 23-NOV-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Multiplexed Networks for Embedded Systems: CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Safe-by-Wire...
Multiplexed networks are essential for the unified, efficient and cost-effective exchange of electronic information within embedded component systems. This is especially important in automotive manufacturing as vehicles become increasingly reliant on robust electronic networks and systems for improved reliability, anti-lock brake systems (ABS), steering, on-board navigation systems, and much more. The latest systems such as X-by-Wire and FlexRay aim to produce faster, fault-tolerant network component interconnects, for state-of-the-art network implementation and safer, more reliable...
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7. |  Production and Manufacturing System Management By: Paolo Renna Publisher: IGI Global Publication Date: 30-SEP-2012 Insert Date: 07-SEP-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Production and Manufacturing System Management The adoption of production networks and distributed production planning is essential to the increase of competition and market globalization of manufacturing companies as well as Small and Medium Enterprises. In order for SMEs to gain competitive advantages to participate in this kind of network, the distributed approach of production planning requires a coordination mechanism to acquire this high level of performance.Production and Manufacturing System Management: Coordination Approaches and Multi-Site Planning presents relevant theoretical frameworks and most recent research findings in...
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8. |  Materialwirtschaft & Produktion By: Knut Hildebrand; Stefan Meinhardt Publisher: dpunkt Publication Date: 15-APR-2010 Insert Date: 05-SEP-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Materialwirtschaft & Produktion
Auch wenn die aktuelle Finanz- und Wirtschaftskrise in den Medien einen hohen Stellenwert hat, so ist letzten Endes die echte Wertschöpfung, nämlich die Produktion von Gütern mit der Organisation des Materialflusses, für die Wirtschaft von entscheidender Bedeutung. Dabei ist die Versorgung eines Betriebs mit den für die Produktion erforderlichen Gütern der Gegenstand der Materialwirtschaft. Die Produktion umfasst die Herstellung von Gütern unter Einsatz von Rohstoffen, Arbeitskraft und Anlagen mit verschiedensten Planungs- und Produktionsverfahren. Das geht nicht ohne den Einsatz von...
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9. |  Diagnostics and Prognostics of Engineering Systems By: Seifedine Kadry Publisher: IGI Global Publication Date: 30-SEP-2012 Insert Date: 23-AUG-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Diagnostics and Prognostics of Engineering Systems Industrial Prognostics predicts an industrial system’s lifespan using probability measurements to determine the way a machine operates. Prognostics are essential in determining being able to predict and stop failures before they occur. Therefore the development of dependable prognostic procedures for engineering systems is important to increase the system’s performance and reliability.Diagnostics and Prognostics of Engineering Systems: Methods and Techniques provides widespread coverage and discussions on the methods and techniques of diagnosis and prognosis systems. Including practical...
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10. |  Micromanufacturing Engineering and Technology By: Yi Qin Publisher: William Andrew Publication Date: 21-JUN-2010 Insert Date: 17-AUG-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Micromanufacturing Engineering and Technology
This book presents applicable knowledge of technology, equipment and applications, and the core economic issues of micromanufacturing for anyone with a basic understanding of manufacturing, material, or product engineering. It explains micro-engineering issues (design, systems, materials, market and industrial development), technologies, facilities, organization, competitiveness, and innovation with an analysis of future potential. The machining, forming, and joining of miniature / micro-products are all covered in depth, covering: grinding/milling, laser applications, and photo...
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11. |  THE WBF BOOK SERIES- ISA 95 Implementation Experiences By: The WBF Publisher: Momentum Press Publication Date: 10-FEB-2011 Insert Date: 16-AUG-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: THE WBF BOOK SERIES- ISA 95 Implementation Experiences THE WBF BOOK SERIES-APPLYING ISA 95 Implementation Experiences features: * Explanation of ISA 95 and ERP-MES integration * How to map SAP PP-PI, ISAN 94 Production Schedule and ISA 95 Production Performance * How to Use ISA 95 as a manufacturing enterprise Analytic tool ISA (International Society of Automation) standards 88 and 95 are manufacturing standards established in the late 1990s and periodically updated by the governing bodies responsible for them--the Instrumentation Society of America and the American National Standards Institute). The two standards set up protocols and...
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12. |  THE WBF BOOK SERIES--ISA 88 Implementation Experiences By: The WBF Publisher: Momentum Press Publication Date: 01-DEC-2010 Insert Date: 16-AUG-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: THE WBF BOOK SERIES--ISA 88 Implementation Experiences THE WBF BOOK SERIES--ISA 88 Implementation Experiences features: * How to set up flexible Batch recipes with ISA 88 protocols * How to upgrade an existing legacy system with ISA 88 features * How to make best of use of the ISA protocols in complex assembly processes * Case studies of implementing ISA 88 for actual applications in chemical processes, software migration, and other real industry challenges The ISA (International Society of Automation) standards 88 and 95, respectively [ ) are manufacturing procedural and operational standards established in the late 1990s and periodically...
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13. |  THE WBF BOOK SERIES--ISA 88 and ISA 95 in the Life Science Industries By: The WBF Publisher: Momentum Press Publication Date: 03-MAR-2011 Insert Date: 16-AUG-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: THE WBF BOOK SERIES--ISA 88 and ISA 95 in the Life Science Industries THE WBF BOOK SERIES--ISA 88 and ISA 95 In Life Science Industries is a guide book to the ISA 88 and ISA 95 Manufacturing Protocols. The book features: -- How to set up a pharmaceutical module library using ISA 88 and how to implement ISA 88 across life Science Development Operations -- Understanding Product life cycle batches -- Case Studies on Risk-based engineering assessment and qualifications, a SCADA upgrade project, and more. The ISA (International Society of Automation) standards 88 and 95 are manufacturing standards established in the late 1990s and periodically updated by the...
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14. |  THE WBF BOOK SERIES-Applying ISA 88 In Discrete and Continuous Manufacturing By: The WBF Publisher: Momentum Press Publication Date: 13-DEC-2010 Insert Date: 16-AUG-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: THE WBF BOOK SERIES-Applying ISA 88 In Discrete and Continuous Manufacturing THE WBF BOOK SERIES-APPLYING ISA 88 In Discrete and Continuous Manufacturing features: * How to apply ISA 88 batch recipes to continuous and semi-continuous manufacturing processes * How to use ISA 88 recipes for packaging of consumer packaged goods and defining a Compliant Packaging Environment * Examples of applying ISA 88 and 99 to manufacturing and packaging systems integration. ISA (International Society of Automation) standards 88 and 95 are manufacturing standards established in the late 1990s and periodically updated by the governing bodies responsible for them--the...
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15. |  By: Ronald Loehman Publisher: Momentum Press Publication Date: 01-MAR-2010 Insert Date: 16-AUG-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Characterization of Ceramics Ceramics are, in a general definition, materials that consist of man-made, inorganic, non-metallic solid material -- either existing in a crystalline state or non-crystalline state (i.e., glasses). Materials characterization techniques are used to ensure the structural and surface integrity of ceramics for their use in a wide variety of applications, from thermal resistance to advanced electronic and optical technologies like fiber optics to structural uses. This book presents those techniques along with views on future trends in ceramics processing and advanced characterization technologies...
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16. |  By: Brian Dureu Publisher: Momentum Press Publication Date: 09-NOV-2011 Insert Date: 16-AUG-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Raw and Finished Materials This book will be a single-source, easy-to-use reference work for machinists and fabricators on the principal characteristics and uses for major common types of metals, composites, and plastics. It provides the key physical characteristics and mechanical characteristics, along with important considerations when machining and processing and fabricating with these materials. -- Covers some 600 specific materials, categorized into metals, plastics, wood products, and composites. -- For each material entry, the book offers such essential parameters as chemical composition, mass, hardness, yield...
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17. |  Characterization of Metals and Alloys By: Paul Holloway Publisher: Momentum Press Publication Date: 01-DEC-2009 Insert Date: 16-AUG-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Characterization of Metals and Alloys A better understanding of the microstructure of metals and alloys has led to great advances in the performance and useful applications of these, the oldest of mankind's engineered materials. This book in the Materials Characterizations series focuses on the particular molecular and atomistic properties of metals insofar as how they affect the different techniques for measuring and analyzing internal structure, surface structure, and chemical/physical properties. It provides a vital connection between commonly used characterization techniques like Scanning Electron Microscopy and how such can...
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18. |  Diffuse Scattering and the Fundamental Properties of Materials By: Rozaliya Barabash Publisher: Momentum Press Publication Date: 01-APR-2009 Insert Date: 16-AUG-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Diffuse Scattering and the Fundamental Properties of Materials Diffuse Scattering-the use of off-specular X-Rays and neutrons from surfaces and interfaces-has grown rapidly as a tool for characterizing the surface properties of materials and related fundamental structural properties. It has proven to be especially useful in the understanding of local properties within materials. This book reflects the efforts of physicists and materials scientists around the world who have helped to refine the techniques and applications of diffuse scattering. Major topics specifically covered include: -- Scattering in Low Dimensions -- Elastic and Thermal Diffuse...
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19. |  Microfabrication for Industrial Applications By: Regina Luttge Publisher: William Andrew Publication Date: 14-SEP-2011 Insert Date: 15-AUG-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Microfabrication for Industrial Applications
This book focuses on the industrial perspective for micro- and nanofabrication methods including large-scale manufacturing, transfer of concepts from lab to factory, process tolerance, yield, robustness, and cost. It gives a history of miniaturization, micro- and nanofabrication, and surveys industrial fields of application, illustrating fabrication processes of relevant micro and nano devices. Concerning sub-micron feature manufacture, the book explains: the philosophy of micro/ nanofabrication for integrated circuit industry; thin film deposition; (waveguide, plastic, semiconductor)...
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20. |  By: Matthias Worgull Publisher: William Andrew Publication Date: 23-JUN-2009 Insert Date: 15-AUG-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Hot Embossing
This book is an overview of replication technology for micro- and nanostructures, focusing on the techniques and technology of hot embossing, a scaleable and multi-purpose technology for the manufacture of devices such as BioMEMS and microfluidic devices which are expected to revolutionize a wide range of medical and industrial processes over the coming decade. The hot embossing process for replicating microstructures was developed by the Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) where the author is head of the Nanoreplication Group. Worgull fills a gap in...
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