Mastering Digital Manufacturing
Every day, manufacturing teams balance delivery commitments, quality escapes, inventory constraints, and the realities of ageing assets. Many have piloted an IoT proof-of-concept here, a dashboard there, and wondered why the gains did not scale. This book addresses that moment. It is written for the people who make things and keep them running, professionals who know their processes intimately and want technology to assist rather than complicate.Digitalisation can appear to be a wall of terminology. This book takes a different path. In clear, plain language, it explains how a living digital thread connects design, planning, production, and service; how edge-to-cloud systems and closed-loop digital twins turn data into timely action; how computer vision, collaborative robots and autonomous mobile robots, and AR/XR work instructions elevate human performance; and how composable MES, PLM, and automation enable change to scale safely and sustainably. No hype, only what works in real facilities.The book presents concise, candid case studies from factories comparable to yours, then distils them into patterns that can be reused. It provides annotated reference architectures, value scorecards, and practical checklists, as well as tools to move from pilots to production while maintaining momentum. Throughout, it keeps people at the centre: building capability, reshaping roles, and making sustainability measurable, from energy-aware scheduling to Scope 3 visibility, because progress that does not endure is not progress.Whether you are an operations leader, plant or maintenance manager, manufacturing or controls engineer, data and AI practitioner, solution architect, or SME owner, this book meets you at your current stage. Read it cover to cover, or consult the chapter most relevant to your immediate priorities. In either case, you will find a clear path from first proof-point to site-wide adoption.Improving the way things are made remains among the most meaningful endeavours. Start where you are, use what you have, and take the next right step. The factory of the future is not elsewhere; it is the one you will build next.
The Most Important Clock in America
During the years of 1767-1770 David Rittenhouse designed and produced two orreries, one for Princeton Univ. and one for the Univ. of PA. During the last two years of this interval he also produced two 30-day musical tall-cased clocks. The first clock, built in 1769, is currently owned by the PA Hospital. The following year (1770) Rittenhouse made a second tall-case musical clock, which was more elaborate than the first. This clock, currently owned by Drexel Univ., is a very good example of Rittenhouse's work as it has experienced only minor changes over the years. This was the masterpiece of his clock-making career and is a national historical treasure. Here is a detailed analysis of the various gears in the clock. 100+ drawings and full-color photos.
Lean-AI
We stand at the threshold of a transformative era where the convergence of Lean methodologies and artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining operational excellence. This book is a pioneering exploration of this integration, offering a roadmap for organizations seeking to harness AI's potential while preserving the human-centric values at the heart of Lean. It provides a deep dive into how Lean principles - focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and continuous improvement - can be enhanced through AI-driven intelligence, agility, and innovation. More than just a technical guide, this book is an invitation to rethink the future of work, leadership, and culture in an AI-powered world.Lean-AI: A Humanistic Integration of Lean and AI empowers readers with the tools and insights necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of Industry 5.0+. Through real-world case studies, practical strategies, and in-depth discussions, this book illustrates how organizations can leverage AI to accelerate Lean transformation, enhance human performance, and drive sustainable growth. Readers will gain actionable knowledge on integrating AI with Lean tools such as 5S, poka-yoke, single minute exchange of dies, total productive maintenance, and value stream mapping, among others. The book also highlights the critical role of leadership and culture in ensuring AI-driven Lean implementations uplift rather than replace human capabilities.This book is designed for forward-thinking innovators, business leaders, Lean practitioners, and AI enthusiasts eager to explore the synergy between technology and human-centric process improvement. Whether you are an executive driving digital transformation, a Lean expert looking to modernize methodologies, or a professional seeking to understand AI's role in operational excellence, this book provides a strategic guide to mastering Lean-AI integration. It is an essential read for those ready to challenge conventional paradigms and embrace the future of efficiency, collaboration, and intelligent innovation.
Building Resilience Into Production: Contemporary Challenges for the Future
This book contains the proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Production Research (ICPR). ICPR is a biennial conference that has been hosted for more than a half century. It is regarded worldwide as one of the leading conferences on production research, industrial engineering, and related subjects. This year's conference has a special focus on advances in production resilience through digital technologies, sustainability and the management of disruptive events. This book is of interest to researchers, students, and professionals in industry.
Polyurethanes
This book provides a comprehensive survey on these important polymeric materials. Polyurethanes are widely used - hence understanding their chemistry, properties, production, analysis, environmental issues and the extensive overview on their applications, is mandatory for anybody embarking in this industry.
Benjamin Franklin's First Government Printing
Among the items acquired in 1996 by Jay Snider, the collector of printed Americana, are 278 partially printed, early Pennsylvania mortgage forms. The royal folio forms are bound together, as issued, in full calf stamped with tools thought to have belond to William Davies, a bookbinder who flourished in Philadelphia from 1722 to 1740. The mortgage forms include printed preambles identifying Pennsylvania's General Loan Office trustees as the mortgagees, and manuscript completions dated as early as Sept. 23, 1729. It has been established that it was printed by Benjamin Franklin and Hugh Meredith with their firsst font of pica type. This illustrated study places the Snider volume in its historical, political, biographical, and bibliographical context. Index.
Engineered Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone Products by Microwave Techniques: Processing, Characterization, and Applications
Engineered Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone Products by Microwave Techniques: Processing, Characterization, and Applications is an indispensable guide to customizing polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) properties through derivatization using microwave techniques. The book showcases the benefits of microwave radiation in polymerization, providing consistency and reproducibility without altering the polymer structure. It covers the successful modifications achieved and underscores the unique advantages of these techniques. The book delves into diverse applications of these specialized plastics in agriculture, medicine, and consumer products. It also discusses scaling up synthesis processes for commercial production, making it a valuable reference for understanding the potential of engineered polymeric materials.
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies in Biomedical Science
As healthcare challenges such as human aging and traffic accidents continue to increase exponentially, the biomedical sector faces a significant obstacle in arranging patient-specific biomedical products. Over the past two decades, additive manufacturing's printing quality and ease of production have gained global attention, particularly in the development of scaffolds and implants.This book explores additive manufacturing technologies and their categorization, materials, processing factors, output responses, advantages, challenges, and biomedical applications. It provides a critical analysis of past biomedical applications of additive manufacturing technology, explores recent advancements, and examines the design, applications, and characterizations of biomedical components using additive manufacturing techniques. Moreover, it discusses notable applications of additive fabrication in aerospace, education, and medicine, as it showcases the medical applications of rapid prototyping, addressing computational and experimental aspects of 3D-printed biomedical devices. Also, it provides future human implications and developments.Advanced Manufacturing Technologies in Biomedical Science: Practical Applications, Case Studies, and Future Trends offers a unique framework for understanding and evaluating the latest advancements in biomedical additive manufacturing. This book targets individuals interested in conducting research, providing valuable insights, and can serve as an authoritative source of information for manufacturers and academic researchers in the business sector.
Rubber Materials
Rubber Materials: Fundamentals, Sustainability, and Applications provides a fresh perspective on the potential of rubber materials in the 21st century when our global society faces unprecedented challenges related to resource consumption, waste management, and environmental impact. The book begins with an overview of the foundation of rubber science, covering fundamental principles, recent advancements, and future challenges. Sections discuss sustainability aspects and emerging trends within elastomer science and technology, all within the context of the 7Rs of the circular economy. Finally, the book presents advanced sustainable applications of rubber materials in diverse fields, including robotics, healthcare, energy, and more. This book serves as a valuable reference to materials scientists, industrial and academic researchers, and R&D professionals seeking to explore sustainable solutions in the realm of rubbers and elastomers, including their green applications.
Digital Product Design and Manufacturing
Digitalization concepts and methods have, in recent times, drawn the interest of researchers and academics especially in design and manufacturing. Modern product design integrates advanced CAD/CAE/CAPP/CAM/PLM and computational tools as a mean to automate tasks and increase the quality of the designed product, while reducing manufacturing cost and the time-to-market, in the context of a circular economy. The same is true that in the era of artificial intelligence, digital manufacturing is a fast-expanding focus of research that includes not only pure manufacturing topics but additive manufacturing, reverse engineering, simulations of material properties for strength, manufacturability, optimization of manufacturing processes etc.The book aims to cover digital tools and methods that offer additional advantages for designing and manufacturing products in a variety of industries i.e. automobile, fashion, footwear, medical applications, architecture, etc. Furthermore, the book reviews green digital design and green digital manufacturing in the context of a circular economy.
Green Technology and Smart Materials for Engineering Applications
Sustainability and technological advancements are rapidly gaining traction on a global scale and are becoming increasingly prominent across a wide range of industries, as evidenced by current market trends. Companies are making significant investments in the research and development of smart materials that can adapt to their surroundings in real time, thereby improving their performance and productivity. The heightened interest in environmentally friendly and intelligent materials can be attributed to the recent surge in research, conferences, and patent applications in this field, highlighting the need for a comprehensive resource that can provide a thorough explanation of these developments.Green Technology and Smart Materials for Engineering Applications provides a thorough examination of smart materials, including their unique properties and applications in sustainable construction. It explores the versatile uses of green materials in different industries, emphasizing sustainable manufacturing practices and resource-efficient materials. The integration of eco-design and innovation is looked at for the creation of sustainable materials, highlighting the importance of green and smart materials in optimizing energy consumption. Additionally, the book offers insights into reuse and recycling techniques that promote circular economy principles and sustainable business models related to green and smart materials. Real-world examples and success stories are used to illustrate the environmental and economic impacts of implementing smart and green materials in various industries.This book is intended to serve as a comprehensive reference guide for academics, researchers, scholars, and professionals working in the fields of manufacturing processing, material science, and environmental engineering. The primary objective of this book is to showcase sustainability by emphasizing the diverse array of green and smart materials utilized in various engineering applications. Through this publication, readers will gain valuable insights into the importance of incorporating environmentally friendly materials into their work, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable future.
