Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, 8th in SI Units by Pearson
by Serope Kalpakjian, Steven R. Schmid
Preface
Since the mid-2000s, manufacturing has undergone a rebirth in its development and research activities.
With the recognition that manufacturing adds value to products, and wealth to national economies, governments around the world have been investing in their infrastructure and are now partnering with industry to bring new manufacturing capabilities to the global marketplace.
Manufacturing continues to be a dynamic activity, providing all-encompassing opportunities for contributions from several traditional disciplines. The proliferation of powerful software and Internet communication tools, especially their wireless capabilities, has made new approaches possible. The engineering terminology now includes such terms as Big Data, mass customization, ...
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