This series will publish high quality references and advanced textbooks in the broad area of manufacturing design and technology, with a special focus on sustainability in manufacturing. Books in the series should find a balance between academic research and industrial application. This series targets academics and practicing engineers working on topics in materials science, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, systems engineering, and environmental engineering as related to manufacturing systems, as well as professions in manufacturing design.
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By Pedro Novo Melo, Carolina Machado
December 02, 2019
Technological developments in recent years have been tremendous. This evolution is visible in companies through technological equipment, computerized procedures, and management practices associated with technologies. One of the management practices that is visible is related to business ...
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By Carolina Machado, J. Paulo Davim
July 08, 2019
The development of a new book about Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and the challenges to managers and engineers is essential because it introduces new lines of research in management and production. The use of EI and NLP allows management to take a more strategic...
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By Rupinder Singh, J. Paulo Davim
August 22, 2018
There has been a great deal of progress in additive manufacturing (AM) during the past two decades and recent developments have been highlighted by many researchers. However, until now, there has been a limit to what is available for beginners in a step-by-step format, showcasing the different ...
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By Diego Carou, J. Paulo Davim
August 14, 2018
Aluminium, magnesium and titanium are alloys of special interest for engineering applications in a wide range of sectors such as aeronautics, automotive and medical. Their low density, along with sufficient mechanical properties, makes them especially adequate for sectors such as transportation ...
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By Pedro Novo Melo, Carolina Machado
January 22, 2018
Businesses operate amid a digital age, and unsurprisingly, technology has engendered tools that now predominate all corners of the workplace. The ascendancy of new hardware and software poses new challenges for professionals in the field of management and human resources as corporations and ...
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By Angelos P. Markopoulos, J. Paulo Davim
December 04, 2017
Modeling and machining are two terms closely related. The benefits of the application of modeling on machining are well known. The advances in technology call for the use of more sophisticated machining methods for the production of high-end components. In turn, more complex, more suitable, and ...
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By Carolina Machado, J. Paulo Davim
February 12, 2016
Today’s organizations find themselves in a race to adopt new technologies in order to keep up with their competition. However, two questions must be answered: Are these organizations ready for new technological advancements, and are these new technologies appropriate for every organization? ...