Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing

Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing was written by two experienced and passionate engineers whose mission is to make the subject of advanced manufacturing easy to understand and a practical solution to everyday problems. Harik, Ph.D. and Wuest, Ph.D., professors who have taught the subject for decades, combined their expertise to develop both an applied manual and a theoretical reference that addresses many different needs.Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing covers the following topics in detail: Composites Manufacturing; Smart Manufacturing; Additive Manufacturing; Computer Aided Manufacturing; Polymers Manufacturing; Assembly Processes; Manufacturing Quality Control and Productivity; Subtractive Manufacturing; Deformative Manufacturing.Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing offers a new, refreshing way of studying how things are made in the digital age. With academics and industry professionals in mind, Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing paves the ground for those interested in the new opportunities of Industry 4.0.