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Handbook of Shoe Factory Engineering ..
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The Technics of Flour Milling
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Ryerson's Ready Reference, the Steel-Service Book
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The Harness Makers’ Guide
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Designing, Cutting and Grading Boot and Shoe Patterns, and Complete Manual for the Stitching Room, by an Expert of Thirty Years
Designing, Cutting and Grading Boot and Shoe Patterns, and Complete Manual for the Stitching Room, by an Expert of Thirty Years
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Coach-Makers' Illustrated Hand-Book, 1875
This is the classic work on coach building in all its branches, reprinted from the 1875 second edition. Included are sections on: drafting, designing, and the construction of the frame and all the wooden parts; smithing of the metal, the springs, platforms, axles, wheel hoops, etc., complete with detailed diagrams; painting, applying designs and ornaments, varnishing, gilding, lettering, trimming; other miscellaneous interesting and valuable information. The reader will find this a wonderful reference on an early trade that is now enjoying a strong revival.
Cnc Programmer's Guide
CNC Programmer's Guide is a comprehensive and contemporary resource that provides a solid foundation in the principles of CNC programming, ideal for students pursuing a CNC machining career. Written by an educator and practitioner with over 35 years of field experience, this textbook provides flexibility for a variety of courses in CNC machining. Organized in three sections, it offers complete, introductory coverage on CNC mill programming, lathe programming, and subprogramming. Practical, easy-to-understand examples teach students the essential skills needed to prepare programs for CNC mills and lathes. This textbook explains programming formats for different controller types where appropriate and uses a building-block approach to develop a broad understanding of CNC programming techniques and machining operations.
Injection Mold Design Engineering
This book provides a structured methodology and scientific basis for engineering injection molds. The topics are presented in a top-down manner, beginning with introductory definitions and the big picture before proceeding to layout and detailed design of molds. The book provides very pragmatic analysis with worked examples that can be readily adapted to real-world product design applications. It will help students and practitioners to understand the inner workings of injection molds and encourage them to think outside the box in developing innovative and highly functional mold designs.Injection molding continues to be a core plastics manufacturing process, but now has competition from additive manufacturing for certain applications, and environmental concerns are in the spotlight. The 3rd edition addresses these issues, in particular with a new chapter on mold manufacturing strategy to provide an overview of the most common machining and additive manufacturing processes with cost and time models to guide the manufacturing strategy; updated and simplified break-even cost models to assist in the mold layout design (number of cavities and type of mold) vs. 3D printing; a new section on environmental concerns include mold design for recycled resins; and updates to the International Tolerance standards, and the new technology and simulation sections.
Shoe and Leather Encyclopedia - A Book of Practical and Expert Testimony by Successful Merchants. Each Article a Chapter, Each Chapter a Single and Se
Shoe and Leather Encyclopedia by The Shoe & Leather Gazette is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of leather shoe and boot manufacturing. It contains a wealth of information originally aimed at shoe retailers, including lists of different styles and manufacturers, the names of contemporary retailers, instructions on how to run a shoe retail business, details concerning sizing and measurements, and much more. This volume is highly recommended for modern designers of vintage footwear, as well as those with an interest in historical styles and fashion. Contents include: "List of Shoe Names", "List of Shoe Manufacturers", "List of Shoe Wholesalers", "Revised Shoe Glossary", "Leather Terms Defined", "Shoe Stock Keeping", "How to Make Profit", "Retail Shoe Advertising", "Shoe Window Trimming", "Shoe Card Writing", "Sizes of Children's Shoes", "Brands of Rubbers", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on history of shoemaking.
Belt Drying of Sludge
This professional book deals with belt drying of sewage sludge, mainly of municipal but also of industrial origin. The wastewater treatment resulting in sludge production is briefly described. The types of sludge and their degree of stabilization is treated in depth as they have a high impact on their suitability for belt drying and the necessary exhaust air treatment. Different belt drying systems with or without condensing units and with extruding of dewatered sludge or partial recirculation of dried sludge are presented. Specific water evaporation and energy demand are tabulated for each dryer system on basis of indications of dryer manufacturers, measurements or information of dryer operators. Different sources for thermal energy are stipulated and complete systems of energy supply with internal or external usage of exhaust energy described. Occurring gas compounds in dryer exhaust air and their special features are mentioned in depth. The components andcomplete systems for exhaust air cleaning are discussed also in their efficiency of removal of individual odorous gas components or of total amount of volatile organic compounds. Conveying systems and storage of dewatered sludge as well as of dried sludge are described together with the related safety issues. Dryer control as well as ATEX, SIL and HAZOP issues and economic aspects are discussed briefly in individual chapters. The book will be useful for engineering enterprises and consultants designing belt drying systems for sludge, but will also transfer useful information to operators. Also authorities dealing with the permission of sludge drying plants will find important aspects with regard to environmental protection and reasonable economic and continuous operation under safe conditions.
Smart Manufacturing
This book offers manufacturers effective strategies and tools for the adoption and implementation of advanced operational technologies to ensure long-term innovation, efficiency, and profitability.
Kraftstoffe f羹r die Mobilit瓣t von morgen
In Zeiten von Diskussionen 羹ber Verbote f羹r Verbrennungsmotoren, der Suche nach neuen Energiekonzepten f羹r die Mobilit瓣t von morgen und nicht zuletzt einer intensiveren Diskussion um die Begrenzung der CO₂-Emissionen im Zuge des Pariser Klimaschutzabkommens setzt die diesj瓣hrige Tagung einen deutlichen Akzent auf neue und nachhaltige Kraftstoffe. Im Rahmen der Fachtagung zeigen Expertinnen und Experten Wege und Konzepte auf, wie derartige Treibstoffe nicht nur auf die Stra?e, sondern auch in die Luft und auf See kommen, also auch in Bereiche, in denen es heute noch an tragf瓣higen L繹sungen mangelt. Neben der Anwendung der Kraftstoffe werden auch Herstellung, nationale und internationale politische und 繹konomische Rahmenbedingungen sowie gesellschaftliche und medizinische Perspektiven thematisiert.
Manual of Shoemaking and Leather and Rubber Products
This is a vintage textbook on shoemaking originally designed for industrial, trade, and commercial schools in the early twentieth century. From tanning hides to boot repair, this comprehensive volume contains a wealth of timeless information that will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in leather boot and shoe manufacturing. A Manual of Shoemaking and Leather and Rubber Products is written in clear, simple language, making it ideal for modern readers looking for an introduction to the subject. Contents include: "Fundamental Shoe Terms", "Hides and Their Treatment", "Processes of Tanning", "The Anatomy of the Foot", "How Shoe Styles Are Made", "Departments of a Shoe Factory", "McKay an Turned Shoes", "Old-fashioned Shoemaking and Repairing", "Leather and Shoemaking Terms", "Leather Products Manufacture", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of shoemaking.
Designing, Cutting and Grading Boot and Shoe Patterns, and Complete Manual for the Stitching Room
First published in 1897, this volume is a complete guide to designing and cutting boot and shoe patterns, published with the novice in mind. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this volume will be of considerable utility of those with a practical interest in shoemaking, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "Moulding the Last", "Getting and Dissecting the Standard", "A Lady's Dongola Boot--Buttons in Right Position", "The Cloth Lining and Button Fly--Vamping Through Linings--Getting the Button Fly", "Circular Vamp--Rounding off Corners", "Button Fly and Top Facing--A Popular Foxing", "Woman's Dongola Beaded Vamp Gypsy Button Boot", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on history of shoemaking.
How to Bottom a Welted Shoe By Hand
A series of illustrated lessons on shoe-repair, with a special focus on putting together a plain welted shoe by hand. It has chapters on every aspect from preparing the materials to finishing, making is a must-read for those with a practical interest in shoe-repair. Easy-to-digest and simple, "How to Bottom a Welted Shoe by Hand" is ideal for novices and those with no previous experience. "Some Facts about Comfortable Easy Wearing Shoes", "Preparation of the Counters", "Preparation of the Box", "Preparation of the Innersole", "Lasting the Upper", "Putting on the Welt", "Filling the Bottom", "Moulding and Fitting the Sole", "Stitching on the Sole", "Building the Heel", "Preparation of Edges and Bottom for Finishing", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on history of shoemaking.
Futuristic Manufacturing
This book connects modern manufacturing methods and emerging trends in the industry. It adds a thorough examination of modern manufacturing techniques and modifications that may be implemented in the future, and is an excellent resource of information for undergraduate and graduate students in manufacturing.
Machining Fundamentals
This workbook is designed for use with the text Machining Fundamentals. It has been designed to help you develop a better understanding of machining technology and its many career opportunities. The chapters in the workbook correspond to those in the text and should be completed after reading the appropriate text chapter. Each chapter of the workbook contains reviews of the textbook chapters to enhance your understanding of textbook content. The various types of questions include matching, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, identification, and short answer. Reading Machining Fundamentals and using this workbook will help you acquire a working knowledge of the various machining technologies and their applications. Answering the questions for each chapter will help you master the technical knowledge presented in the text.
Cold Chain Management
Provides the student reader with the essential concepts of cold supply chainsEnd-of-chapter exercises assist the student in assimilating learned materialDownloadable solutions manual available to instructorsDelivers an integrated instructional work on cold chain research uniting scattered research and making accessible to the graduate student.Powerpoint slides give the instructor time-saving assistance and students a helpful learning tool for grasping the key concepts
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Advanced Surface Enhancement (INCASE 2021)
Analysis of the Surface Modification of Inconel 718 by Robot-guided Centrifugal Finishing and Vibratory Finishing.- Advanced Surface Processing of a High Strength Aluminum Alloy through Severe Plastic Deformation.- Vibratory Finishing of Laser Powder Bed Fused Stainless Steel 316 Internal Cooling Channels.- Rapid and Stable Plasma Transformation of Polyester Fabrics for Highly Efficient Oil-water Separation.- Influence of Wettability of Micro-nano Structured Lead Bronze on Friction Properties.- Effect of Ablative Layer Thickness on Laser Shock Peening Process Intensity.- Fatigue Strength Improvement Effect of AZ31 Alloy by Multi-stage Wet Blasting.
3D Printing of Sensors, Actuators, and Antennas for Low-Cost Product Manufacturing
This book discusses 3D printing of sensors, actuators, and antennas and illustrates how manufacturers can create smart materials that can be effectively used to prepare low-cost products. The book also includes how to select the appropriate process for your manufacturing needs.
Industrial Reliability and Safety Engineering
This book addresses the reliability, risk, and safety issues of real industrial systems with application of the latest reliability and riskbased modelling. Related topics such as maintenance decision-making, risk and safety modelling are also addressed with the implementation of decision-making techniques.
Data-driven Methods for Fault Localization in Process Technology
Control systems at production plants consist of a large number of process variables. When detecting abnormal behavior, these variables generate an alarm. Due to the interconnection of the plant's devices the fault can lead to an alarm flood. This again hides the original location of the causing device. In this work several data-driven approaches for root cause localization are proposed, compared and combined. All methods analyze disturbed process data for backtracking the propagation path.
Smart Stimuli-Responsive Polymers, Films, and Gels
Smart Stimuli-Responsive Poymers, Films, and Gels Discover the most important developments in synthesis, simulation, and applications of a fascinating compound class There exist a range of natural materials that respond to environmental changes by altering their physical or chemical properties, known as stimuli-responsive polymers, these substances are responsive to light, temperature, pressure, and more. The study of these so-called "smart" polymers is essential to a range of application fields, many of which have generated cutting-edge research in recent decades. A comprehensive introduction to the subject is therefore well-timed Smart Stimuli-Responsive Polymers, Films, and Gels provides an introduction to these polymers and their applications. It includes producing these polymers through synthetic approaches, simulating their responses to different stimuli, and applying these materials in different industries and research capacities. Written to serve the requirements of advanced students and senior researchers alike, this timely work will drive years of research in this vital field. In Smart Stimuli-Responsive Polymers, Films, and Gels readers will also find: Treatment of mechanoresponsive, photoresponsive, and ionizing-radiation responsive polymers Applications in emerging fields such as sensors, biomedicine, catalysis, and more Interdisciplinary research into the properties and responses of these vital compounds Smart Stimuli-Responsive Polymers, Films, and Gels promises to become a seminal work for chemists, materials scientists, and industrial researchers seeking to incorporate these materials into a variety of industrial and research areas.
Systems Engineering Using the DEJI Systems Model(R)
While we need to work more with a systems approach, there are not many books that provide theory and applications. This book fills that need as it presents a comprehensive collection of systems engineering models. Each of the models are fully covered with guidelines of how and why to use them, along with case studies.
Lean Manufacturing
Lean manufacturing concepts are being applied to a variety of industries. These concepts ensure streamlined processes through a systematic analysis of wastes and elimination, while enhancing value. This book offers fundamentals, theoretical concepts, case studies, examples, along with insights for lean integration in Industry 4.0.
Measuring the Impact of Lean Techniques on Performance Indicators in Logistics Operations
Several in-depth studies have verified the positive impact of lean techniques on performance indicators in production environments. Studies performed on warehouse environments have partially confirmed this. This thesis helped to close the gap between the disparities in the level of evidence mentioned above. A study was conducted that included 16 warehouses in an observation group and 56 warehouses in a control group. These significant results help close the gap in the evidence.
Process Plant Operating Procedures
Process Plant Operating Procedures presents an introduction to the theory and applications of procedure synthesis that is primarily concerned with the task of conjecturing the sequence of controller (or operator) actions needed to achieve designated operational goals in a given system. In order to facilitate practical implementation, the formal problem statement, two alternative approaches, their validation methods and a series of realistic examples are provided. The authors explore Petri nets and automata to identify the best paths leading to the specified goal of operation. The model-building methods for characterising all components in the given system, as well as the required control specifications, are explained with simple examples. The sequential control actions and the corresponding time schedule can then be identified accordingly. This book exposes practitioners to an important area of plant operations, teaching them effective approaches for procedure synthesis, enabling them to construct and solve scheduling models, and providing them with tools for simulation and validation of procedures and schedules. It is written for readers with a basic understanding of process design and control activities, and it will appeal to engineers in diverse fields with an interest in synthesizing operating procedures in process plants.Advances in Industrial Control reports and encourages the transfer of technology in control engineering. The rapid development of control technology has an impact on all areas of the control discipline. The series offers an opportunity for researchers to present an extended exposition of new work in all aspects of industrial control.
Manufacturing of Quality Oral Drug Products
This book provides an understanding of what is required to engineer and manufacture drug products. It bridges established concepts and provides for a new outlook by concentrating and creating new linkages in the implementation of manufacturing, quality assurance, and business practices related to drug manufacturing and healthcare products.
Building a Sustainable Lean Culture
This book will be an implementation guide for creating a Lean Culture from the ground up while gaining buy-in from key stakeholders and being able to sustain the results. Everyone talks about implementing a Lean Culture, but only provide Lean tools for the implementation.
Advances in Machining of Composite Materials
This book covers a wide range of conventional and non-conventional machining processes of various composite materials, including polymer and metallic-based composites, nanostructured composites and green/natural composites. It presents state-of-the-art academic work and industrial developments in material fabrication, machining, modelling and applications, together with current practices and requirements for producing high-quality composite components. There are also dedicated chapters on physical properties and fabrication techniques of different composite material groups. The book also has chapters on health and safety considerations when machining composite materials and recycling composite materials. The contributors present machining composite materials in terms of operating conditions; cutting tools; appropriate machines; and typical damage patterns following machining operations. This book serves as a useful reference for manufacturing engineers, productionsupervisors, tooling engineers, planning and application engineers, and machine tool designers. It can also benefit final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students, as it provides comprehensive information on the machining of composite materials to produce high-quality final components. The book chapters were authored by experienced academics and researchers from four continents and nine countries including Canada, China, Egypt, India, Malaysia, Portugal, Singapore, United Kingdom and the USA.
PID parameter tables for control of time delayed systems for minimized ITAE and IAE criterions
In this publication, parameter sets for PID controllers are presented, which can be used to control systems with time-delayed stable step responses. These parameter sets minimize the quality criteria in the time domain, IAE, ITAE and ISE. They also take into account the controller output limitation, which is relevant in practice. The parameter sets are scalable with the time constant and the static gain of the system. Therefore they can be used to control all systems with a time delay behavior.
New Perspectives on Applied Industrial Ergonomics
This book reports the most recent, advanced, successful, and real applications of ergonomics in order to improve the human well-being and performance in a short term, as well as the organizational performance in a long term. The book is organized as follows: Physical Ergonomics. This section reports case studies where physical risk factors are presented in the workplace, such as physical risk factors including uncomfortable body postures, repetitive movements, force application, manual material handling, and physical environmental conditions. In addition, case studies must report applications from physical ergonomics methods, for instance, RULA, REBA, OWAS, NIOSH, JSI, Suzane Rodgers, ERIN, among others. Cognitive Ergonomics. This section reports the implementation of ergonomic tools, techniques, and methods in real case studies. These applications are aimed to know, decrease, and control cognitive and psychological risk factors, such as mental workload, informationprocessing, situation awareness, human error identification, and interface analysis. These applications may include the following methods NASA-TLX, SWAT, CWA, SHERPA, HET, TAFEI, SAGAT, SART, SACRI, QUIS, SUMI, to mention a few of them. Macro-ergonomics. This section is focused on the analysis, design, and evaluation of work systems. It reports case studies where risk factors are beyond a specific workstation. These risk factors may include supervision styles, teamwork management, task variety, social relationships, organizational culture, organizational communication, technology, work schedules, and motivation, among others. In addition, case studies report the application of macro-ergonomic methods, such as MOQS, focus group, participatory ergonomics, HITOP, MAS, and MEAD, among others.
Techniques, Tools and Methodologies Applied to Quality Assurance in Manufacturing
This book presents a collection of real cases from industrial practices that production system and quality managers implement to ensure a high quality as well as a low cost in products. This book is divided in sections that are focused on: - The quality and philosophies implemented to production systems; starting from the product design as well as from the supply system. - The principal statistical techniques applied to the quality assurance (statistical quality control, analysis of tests and failure, quality function deployment, accelerated life tests, among others), the process of gathering information, its validation, its reliability process, and techniques for data analysis. - The techniques applied to the integration of human resources in the process of quality assurance, such as managers and operators' participation, training, and training processes. - Use of information and communications technologies, software, and programs implemented to guarantee the quality of the products in the production systems. ISO standards and policies that are used for quality management and monitoring.
Practical Guide to Digital Manufacturing
This book covers the subject of digital manufacturing. It provides a practical guide for readers on using computer aided design (CAD), computer aided engineering (CAE) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) and other computer assistive tools for the design of products, machines, processes and system integrations through the case studies of engineering projects. The book introduces a thorough theoretical foundation and discussion of the historical development, and enabling technologies of digital manufacturing. It also covers a broad range of computer aided tools for a variety of applications including: geometric modelling;assembly modelling;motion simulation;finite element analysis;manufacturing process simulation;machining programming;product data management; and, product lifecycle management. Practical Guide to Digital Manufacturing uses many real-world case studies to illustrate the discussed applications, making it easily readable for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as engineers with the needs of computer-aided design and manufacturing knowledge and skills.
Control Theory Applications for Dynamic Production Systems
Control Theory Applications for Dynamic Production Systems Apply the fundamental tools of linear control theory to model, analyze, design, and understand the behavior of dynamic production systems In Control Theory Applications for Dynamic Production Systems: Time and Frequency Methods for Analysis and Design, distinguished manufacturing engineer Dr. Neil A. Duffie delivers a comprehensive explanation of how core concepts of control theorical analysis and design can be applied to production systems. Time-based perspectives on response to turbulence are augmented by frequency-based perspectives, fostering new understanding and guiding design of decision-making. The time delays intrinsic to decision making and decision implementation in production systems are addressed throughout. Readers will discover methods for calculating time response and frequency response, modeling using transfer functions, assessing stability, and design of decision making for closed-loop production systems. The author has included real-world examples emphasizing the different components of production systems and illustrating how practical results can be quickly obtained using straightforward Matlab programs (which can easily be translated to other platforms). Avoiding unnecessary theoretical jargon, this book fosters an in-depth understanding of key tools of control system engineering. It offers: A thorough introduction to core control theoretical concepts of analysis and design of dynamic production systems Comprehensive and integrated explorations of continuous-time and discrete-time models of production systems, employing transfer functions and block diagrams Practical discussions of time response, frequency response, fundamental dynamic behavior, closed-loop production systems, and the design of decision-making In-depth examples of the analysis and design of complex dynamic behavior requiring approaches such as matrices of transfer functions and modeling of multiple sampling rates Perfect for production, manufacturing, industrial, and control system engineers, Control Theory Applications for Dynamic Production Systems will also earn a place in the libraries of students taking advanced courses on industrial system digitalization, dynamics, and design.
Solar Textiles
This book is about the incorporation and operation of solar cells on textile fabrics and reflects the progressively increasing commercial interest in PV cell technology and the versatility that their integration in textiles provide.
Automation Technology and Industrial Renewal
How do technological changes spread through our basic industries? In a time when US international competitiveness has lost its edge, this question ranks among the most important facing our economy. The author examines patterns of technological upgrading in one of the oldest industrial complexes, metalworking, and finds developments that contradict widespread beliefs. High-technology industries, for example, are not replacing the smokestack sector-the two are mutually reinforcing, not mutually exclusive.
Green Automation for Sustainable Environment
This book explores the concepts and role of green computing and its recent developments for making the environment sustainable. It focuses on green automation not limited to computers, but will attract various disciplines like nanoscience, information technology, and biochemistry.
Circular Plastics Technologies
While plastics offer undeniable benefits, their exponential growth in production has raised concerns about resource depletion and pollution. Efforts to address the end-of-life challenges of plastics have been hindered by low recycling rates and inadequate waste management systems. Only a fraction of plastic waste is recycled globally, with a significant portion ending up in landfills or polluting natural environments. The persistence of plastic waste, coupled with its widespread contamination of oceans, freshwater systems, and terrestrial habitats, underscores the urgent need for solutions to mitigate its environmental impact. In response to these challenges, emerging circular plastics technologies, particularly chemical recycling, offer promising avenues for transforming plastic waste into valuable resources. Chemical recycling methods, including pyrolysis, depolymerization, and open-loop recycling, present opportunities to break down plastics into fuels, chemicals, and monomers, thus closing the loop on plastic production and consumption. This book provides an overview of emerging chemical recycling technologies, focusing on advancements in pyrolysis, depolymerization, and open-loop recycling processes. Highlighting notable technological innovations and industry efforts to commercialize these methods, the book serves as a guide to understanding the potential of chemical recycling in addressing the plastic waste crisis.
Blockchain Technology
This book is for anyone who wants to gain an understanding of Blockchain technology and its potential. The book is research-oriented and covers different verticals of Blockchain technology. It discusses the characteristics and features of Blockchain, includes techniques, challenges, and future trends, along with case studies.
Total Manufacturing Assurance
This new edition presents an enhanced perspective for the innovative concept of Total Manufacturing Assurance (TMA) and the holistic means by which such assurance can be attained. In fulfilling this objective, this textbook discusses the management and engineering techniques and tools required to achieve TMA.
Additive Manufacturing of Polymers for Tissue Engineering
Additive Manufacturing and Tissue Engineering applications are a field of science and technology that manufactures biocompatible, customized, reliable, and cost-effective parts to restore functionality of a failed human body part. This book offers a platform for recent breakthroughs in additive manufacturing related to biomedical applications.
Industry 4.0 in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (Smes)
Focusing on the broader areas of Industry 4.0 as it applies to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this book offers a smooth adoption of techniques and technologies and presents advances, challenges, and opportunities for implementation.
