The International Conference on Future Manufacturing Engineering (ICFME 2014) was held in Hong Kong, December 10-11, 2014. It gathered academics, industry managers and experts, manufacturing engineers, university students all interested or proficient in the field of manufacturing engineering, including research, design and development of systems, processes, machines, tools and equipment. The manufacturing engineer's primary focus is to turn raw materials into a new or updated product in the most economic, efficient and effective way possible. This field also deals with the integration of different facilities and systems for producing quality products (with optimal expenditure) by applying the principles of physics and the results of manufacturing systems studies, such as Design and Manufacturing, Materials Science and Materials Processing Technology, Computer-aid Manufacturing, Mechanics. Manufacturing engineers develop and create physical artifacts, production processes, and technology, a very broad area which includes the design and development of products. The manufacturing engineering discipline has very strong overlaps with mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, production engineering, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, computer science, materials management, and operations management. Manufacturing engineers' success or failure directly impacts the advancement of technology and the spread of innovation. This proceedings aims to assess the state of scientific research in various areas of Manufacturing Engineering and will be an interesting source of information for the international engineering scientific community. About the Series:Studies in Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering (SMSME) publishes lecture materials and proceedings volumes of conferences sponsored by the International Materials Science Society (IMSS). Volumes present cutting edge research as well as new perspectives on and developments in all areas of Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering. The audience for the books published in the SMSME series consists of advanced level students, researchers, and industry professionals working at the forefront of Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering.

Das Buch erlautert die Technologien zum Fugen und zur Oberflachenveredlung von textilen Materialien, fur die Anwendung in der Industrie und der Forschung. Fur wichtige Verfahren wie Nahen, Sticken, Kleben, Beschichten, Schweissen, Schrauben und Nieten, Klettverschluss und gesteckte oder gewebte Nahtverbindungen werden die technologischen Grundlagen, Eigenschaften und Anwendungen beschrieben. Auf der Grundlage der Fuge- und Oberflachentechnologien werden Erlauterungen gegeben zu den Anforderungen, die zur Erzielung gewunschter Produktanforderungen notwendig sind.

Industrielle Anwendungen liegen im Automobilbau, in der Luft- und Raumfahrt, im textilen Bauen, in der Bekleidungsindustrie, bei Schutz- und Sicherheitsanwendungen, aber auch in der Medizin, im Freizeitbereich und in der Papierindustrie kommen die Verfahren zum Einsatz. Das Buch beschreibt auch Methoden zur industriellen Verfahrensbewertung, Innovation und Ideenfindung sowie zur Kostenkalkulation vor Durchfuhrung der Projekte.

Das Buch richtet sich an Experten in der Industrie, aber auch Lernende und Lehrende in der gewerblichen Ausbildung und Hochschulausbildung finden in dem Nachschlagewerk Hinweise zur Beurteilung geeigneter Fuge- und Oberflachenverfahren, zur Herstellung anspruchvoller Produkte bei technischen Textilien, Medizintextilien, Smart Textiles und Bekleidungstextilien sowie fur High-Tech-Anwendungen."

A thoroughly revised edition of the "must have" chemical engineering reference This go-to chemical engineering guide provides you with a single source for up-to-date physical data, chemical data, and predictive methods. Fully updated for the latest advances, the book contains hands-on estimation methods for extrapolating and interpolating. New content includes advanced EOSs with correlated and predicted parameters (e.g. SAFT implementations), advanced computational methods, (e.g. molecular simulation), quantum density functional theory (e.g. LCC) and semi-empirical combinations (e.g. COSMO-RS implementations and SPEADMD). This broad review and objective evaluation of wide-ranging methods is essential to progress in the field of thermophysical property prediction and to advancing the fundamentals of chemical process and product design. The Properties of Gases and Liquids, Sixth Edition provides the latest curated data on over 480 compounds and includes a special section devoted to the interpretation of uncertainty in physical property estimation. Supplemental materials and compilation methods are less committed to hand calculations than in previous editions. Chapter-by-chapter sample calculations are provided throughout. Refreshed throughout to include the latest data and methods Includes computer codes that reproduce the computations in the book Written by a team of recognized chemical engineering experts

Today, manufacturing technology is an interdisciplinary field involving the analysis of product design to assure manufacturability, the selection, specification and optimization of the required equipment, as well as tooling, processes and operations. Manufacturing technology is well established in a great number of industries such as aircraft, automotive, aerospace, machine tools, molds and dies, product manufacturing, computers, electronics, semiconductor and communications. This book focuses on all manufacturing technology materials, such as metals, plastics, ceramics, composites and nanomaterials, as well as various manufacturing processes.

Gases are the key components in many industrial and domestic activities. The specific demand for gas detection and monitoring has emerged particularly as the awareness of the requirements to protect the environment has grown. Gas sensors can find applications in numerous fields, such as in fire detectors, leakage detectors, controllers of ventilation in cars and planes, and alarm devices warning the overcoming of threshold concentration values of hazardous gases. The current research to enhance the two basic functions (recognising a particular gas and transducing the gas recognition into a sensing signal) of gas sensors is an indispensable tool to create new technologies which are compatible with sustainable society. This book collects chapters from a number of experts in the gas sensing field with different research backgrounds. It can serve as a useful reference for researchers to have a comprehensive understanding of the development of gas sensors and the trends for future investigation.

Dieses leicht verstandliche, wissenschaftlich fundierte Buch wendet sich an Konstrukteure und Studierende; es behandelt samtliche Gebiete des Positionierens und Spannens eines Werkstucks.
Werkstucke werden in Vorrichtungen positioniert, gehalten und gespannt und gegebenenfalls gefuhrt. So vielfaltig wie das Einsatzgebiet der Vorrichtungen sind auch ihre konstruktiven Ausfuhrungen und die Gestaltung von Spannelementen, Spannwerkzeugen und Vorrichtungsteilen. Durch die wachsende Automatisierung gewinnt der Einsatz von Vorrichtungen standig an Bedeutung.
Der Autor behandelt die Grundlagen zur optimalen Berechnung und Konstruktion von Vorrichtungen. Besonderen Wert legt er auf die theoretischen Grundlagen fur das Bestimmen und Spannen des Werkstucks in der Vorrichtung mit vielen Berechnungs- und Konstruktionsbeispielen und auf die Darstellung aller Spannelemente und Spannwerkzeuge. Fur die dargestellten Elemente und Werkzeuge werden nach Moglichkeit DIN- und Werksnormen von Herstellerfirmen angegeben. Diese Kenntnisse ermoglichen es, fur alle gestellten Aufgaben eine Vorrichtung optimal und schnell zu berechnen und zu konstruieren.
Der Anhang enthalt Berechnungsformeln, Firmenverzeichnis, verwendete DIN-Normen und verwendete Werksnormen.

Manufacturing Execution Systeme (MES) sind das Werkzeug, mit dem die Fertigungsprozesse transparent gemacht werden und mit dem die Ablaufe in Realtime unter Berucksichtigung von Zielvorgaben geregelt werden konnen.

Das Buch soll helfen, ein MES zielorientiert im Unternehmen einzufuhren. Hierzu werden nicht nur Ratschlage zur Konzeption gegeben, sondern es wird auch bei der "internen Vermarktung" des MES-Vorhabens in Form von Ratschlagen und Wirtschaftlichkeitsbetrachtungen unterstutzt. Im Anschluss daran werden Hinweise zur Erstellung eines Pflichtenhefts sowie zur Ausschreibung und Anbieterauswahl gegeben. Neben Tipps vom Projektstart bis zum Produktivstart des Systems werden Themen wie Mitarbeiterqualifizierung und Support angesprochen. Ferner wird aufgezeigt, wie der Einfuhrungsprozess durch externe MES-Berater unterstutzt werden kann.

Zwei Fallbeispiele zeigen, wie die Einfuhrung in der Praxis verlief und welcher Nutzen durch das MES erzielt werden konnte.

Zur Besserung Nutzung des Systems werden noch organisatorische Massnahmen beschrieben, wie die Mitarbeitereinbindung mit Zielvereinbarungen und Pramienentlohnung, die auch neue Tarifmodelle, wie z.B. ERA (Entgeltrahmenabkommen) vorsehen.

Ein Kapitel mit Checklisten, Literaturtipps und Weblinks schliesst dieses Buch ab."

Modern Manufacturing Processes draws on the latest international research on traditional and non-traditional practices, to provide valuable advice on the digitization and automation of the manufacturing industry. In addition to providing technical details for the correct implementation of the latest tools and practices, the impacts on productivity and design quality are also examined. The thorough classification of manufacturing processes will help readers to decide which technology is most effective for their requirements, and comparisons between modern and traditional methods will clarify the case for upgrading. This comprehensive assessment of technologies will include additive manufacturing, and industry 4.0, as well as hybrid methods where exceptional results have been gained through the use of traditional technology. This collection of work by academics at the cutting edge of manufacturing research will help readers from a range of backgrounds to understand and apply these new technologies.

This seminal text demystifies all the terminology around working with textiles today, providing definitions of processes, techniques, features, and even some historical terms that you need to know. The dictionary now includes coverage of sustainability, smart materials and biobased textiles, intelligent and 3D manufacturing, new technologies, and processes. Entries cover fibers, fabrics, laws and regulations affecting textile materials and processing, inventors of textile technology, and business and trade terms relevant to textiles. Highly illustrated with over 400 images, entries include pronunciation, derivation, definition, and uses. The ninth edition also includes online availability to vocabulary and image flashcards via STUDIO for easy on-the-go access.

Do you need to understand feedback? Perhaps you're a little rusty on theory basics? Dig in to this self-contained guide for an accessible and concise explanation of the fundamentals. Distills the relevant essence of linear system theory, calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, basic physics, numerical methods, and complex analysis, and links them back to an explanation of feedback theory. Provides a tight synthesis of analytical and conceptual understanding. Maintains a focus on common use cases. Whether you are a struggling undergraduate, a doctoral student preparing for your qualifying exams, or an industry practitioner, this easy-to-understand book invites you to relax, enjoy the material, and follow your curiosity.

Das Buch orientiert sich an den Problemen des planenden Ingenieurs automatisierter Produktionsanlagen. Dem mit der Systematik und Theorie automatisierter Systeme vertrauten Leser werden die Elemente zur Losung seiner Aufgaben genannt und in Aufbau und Funktion beschrieben. Fur die praktische Realisierung von Problemlosungen werden damit wichtigsten Entscheidungskriterien fur Aufbau und Auslegung gegeben. Das Buch gibt einen Uberblick uber die wichtigen mechanischen, pneumatischen, hydraulischen, elektromechanischen und elektronischen Bauelemente, aus denen komplexe Systeme der Mess- und Automatisierungstechnik aufgebaut werden. Ein umfassendes Abkurzungsverzeichnis der Automatisierungstechnik rundet das Werk ab. Zum Leserkreis gehoren Ingenieure aus Industrie, Planung, Entwicklung und Forschung. Fur Studierende bietet das Buch den Einstieg in die praktische Welt der Automatisierung."

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICITY, Ninth Edition, presents the essentials of electrical theory in a clear, current, logical manner to help you master both fundamental concepts and more advanced subjects relevant to the field of industrial electricity. Coverage begins with foundational topics like electrical symbols and drawings, current, voltage, resistance, and power, while subsequent chapters introduce Ohm's Law; series, parallel, and combination circuits; and resistive and reactive circuits. The text also includes thorough discussion of advanced subjects such as rotating machinery, motor controls, transformers, electronic drives, and PLCs, as well as practical information on key real-world applications of electrical theory, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The Ninth Edition features more than 800 illustrations and photos to help explain key concepts and bring theory and practice alike to life.

This 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.