Advanced Manufacturing Systems

Author: Dai Qinghui
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book introduces the new systems, models, and technologies of contemporary manufacturing from three levels: "Manufacturing Systems—Manufacturing Models—Manufacturing Technology," aiming to integrate technology and management in manufacturing. The book is divided into 9 chapters, sequentially covering the basic concepts of advanced manufacturing systems, the fundamental principles of manufacturing systems, including classification, decision-making, design, operation, and informatization; the development, principles, and applications of 10 advanced manufacturing models; 9 advanced design technologies; 8 typical hardware components of manufacturing systems; 8 advanced manufacturing process technologies; green technology, green products, ecological design, clean production, and remanufacturing engineering; typical manufacturing systems such as automobiles, integrated circuits, and computers; and an outlook on manufacturing systems. The book provides more than 30 case studies and over 310 figures and tables, with review questions at the end of each chapter. It also includes a multimedia courseware CD-ROM for readers' use. This book is suitable as a professional textbook for senior undergraduate students in the industrial engineering program, as well as a textbook or reference book for related fields such as mechanical engineering and business management. For technicians and managers in the manufacturing industry, this book serves as a reference that offers an overview of contemporary manufacturing.