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Manufacturing industry has been one of the key drivers for recent rapid global economic development. Globalisation of manufacturing industries due to distributed design and labour advantage leads to a drive and thirst for technological advancements and...

Recent rapid globalisation of manufacturing industries leads to a drive and thirst for rapid advancements in technological development and expertise in the fields of advanced design and manufacturing, especially at their interfaces. This development...

Data-driven Design of Fault Diagnosis and Fault-tolerant Control Systems presents basic statistical process monitoring, fault diagnosis, and control methods and introduces advanced data-driven schemes for the design of fault diagnosis and fault-tolerant...

This volume is a technical and operative contribution to the United Nations "Decade on Education for Sustainable Development" (2005-2014), aiding the development of a new generation of designers, responsible and able in the task of designing...

Presented here are 97 refereed papers given at the 37th MATADOR Conference held at The University of Manchester in July 2012. The MATADOR series of conferences covers the topics of Manufacturing Automation and Systems Technology, Applications, Design,...

"Introduction to Product/Service-System Design" contains a collection of practical examples demonstrating how to design a PSS in industry. These recent examples are the results of applying various theories developed in different countries and therefore...

Designing Inclusive Interactions contains the proceedings of the fifth Cambridge Workshop on Universal Access and Assistive Technology (CWUAAT), incorporating the 8th Cambridge Workshop on Rehabilitation Robotics, held in Cambridge, England, in March...

The initial motivator for the development of DRM, a Design Research Methodology, and the subsequent writing of this book was our frustration about the lack of a common terminology, benchmarked research methods, and above all, a common research...

Nowadays, engineering systems are of ever-increasing complexity and must be c- sidered asmultidisciplinary systems composed of interacting subsystems or system components from different engineering disciplines. Thus, an integration of various engineering...

Acting as a support resource for practitioners and professionals looking to advance their understanding of complex mechatronic systems, Intelligent Mechatronic Systems explains their design and recent developments from first principles to practical...

During its life cycle, a product produces waste that is over 20 times its weight. As such it is critical to develop products that are sustainable. Currently product development processes lack high quality methods and tools that are empirically validated...

The Cambridge Workshops on Universal Access and Assistive Technology (CWUAAT) are a series of workshops held at a Cambridge University College every two years. The workshop theme: "Designing inclusion for real-world applications" refers to the emerging...

As the main theme of Improving Complex Systems Today implies, this book is intended to provide readers with a new perspective on concurrent engineering from the standpoint of systems engineering. It can serve as a versatile tool to help readers to...

This volume contains contributions from prominent researchers who participated in the 2007 IAENG International Conference on Operations Research. It presents theories and applications of modern industrial engineering and operations research to meet the...

""Outlines of Industrial Drawing, Part 2: Grammar Course, Free Hand and Instrumental"" is a book written by Paul Achille Garin in 1892. The book is a comprehensive guide to industrial drawing, covering both freehand and instrumental techniques. The book...

New York's Inferno Explored is a book written by Booth Ballington in 1891. It provides a detailed and powerful portrayal of the poverty, crime, and misery that existed in New York City during that time. The book delves into the squalid living conditions...

""Aretino oder Dialog �����ber Malerei"" ist ein Buch, das im Jahr 1871 von Lodovico Dolce ver������ffentlicht wurde. Es handelt sich um einen Dialog zwischen dem italienischen Schriftsteller Pietro Aretino und einem Maler namens Giulio Romano. In diesem...

This is the first scholarly collection to examine the social and cultural aspects on the worldwide interest in the faded remains of advertising signage (popularly known as 'ghost signs'). Contributors to this volume examine the complex...

Lectures On Ancient Art By Raoul Rochette (1854) is a book written by Raoul Rochette, a French archaeologist and art historian. This book is a collection of lectures given by Rochette on the subject of ancient art. The book covers a wide range of topics...

""Illustrazione Storico-Critica di una Rarissima Medaglia Rappresentante: Bindo Altoviti Opera di Michelangiolo Buonarroti"" ����� un libro scritto da Domenico Moreni nel 1824. Il libro descrive una medaglia rara che rappresenta Bindo Altoviti, un...

L'Aes Grave del Museo Kircheriano: ovvero le monete primitive dei popoli dell'Italia media (1839) di Giuseppe Marchi ����� un libro che si concentra sulle monete antiche della regione dell'Italia centrale, nota come Italia media. In particolare, il libro...

This book provides an in-depth review of refiner-based mechanical pulping technology, specifically thermomechanical pulp (TMP) technology. The authors offer a readable and straightforward discussion of the technology, energy requirements, pulp quality...

Ancient Egypt Coloring Book, thematic papyrus and statuescoloring pages for kids ages 6 - 14 ans , but also for adults !This coloring book is a great non-screen activity to stimulate a child's creativity and imagination. It is a perfect gift!About this...

This book presents a detailed look at high-lift aerodynamics, which deals with the aerodynamic behavior of lift augmentation means from various approaches. After an introductory chapter, the book discusses the physical limits of lift generation, giving...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Do you want to learn how modern athletic shoes are made? In How Shoes are Made you will see how the big brands design and produce shoes. More than just a guided tour through a sneaker factory, How Shoes are Made will show you how modern sport shoes come...

This book tells the story and includes the collection of sketches that were done by award winning, illustrator, Helane Freeman. It started as a personal challenge to draw everyday and became a movement that spread across the country. They were sent out...

How do Italian women turn the ordinary into extraordinary?  Why do their lives seem less complicated, but more complete and alluring?Discover what’s behind this seductive ethos of effortless chic, and how to live an extraordinary and stylish...

Aiming to improve work efficiency in such areas as tillage in agriculture, earth-moving in civil engineering, and tunnel-making in sea-bed operations, this work offers an introduction to Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis of soil-machine systems. It...

Offers a treatment of modern applications of modelling and simulation in crop, livestock, forage/livestock systems, and field operations. The book discusses methodologies from linear programming and neutral networks, to expert or decision support...

Foundational text for Semiology as a scientific discipline; after a brief review of the history of this field of study , it identifies with precision the exclusive object and general problem for semiology, defines its method and proposes a General Theory...

Welcome to the world of "Slay Magazine," where style, elegance, and inspiration unite to celebrate the essence of modern living. "Slay" is more than just a magazine; it's a lifestyle that encourages readers to embrace their individuality and redefine...

This book is for you if:You have an idea for a product but are not sure where to startYou want to know how to protect your idea from being stolenYou are on a tight budget and want a low risk way to determine if your product idea has a chance to be...

"The plant and its ornamental applications" is a true masterpiece of botanical art and design by Eugène Grasset. This beautifully illustrated book containing 72 illustrations is a celebration of the natural world and its integration into art and...

Dear Artists, you will love this book because:This book is a beginner's guide to creating sketches of women's and men's fashion, in a simple and fun way!  It is a great book for kids, as well as adult beginning artists.Some useful tips you will find...

Fünf Minuten scheinen nicht viel Zeit zu sein, um an einer Zeichnung zu arbeiten, da bekannt ist, dass Künstler Tage, Monate und sogar Jahre brauchen, um ein einzelnes Kunstwerk fertigzustellen. Wie dieses Buch jedoch beweisen wird, kann man in knapp...

Educating Citizen Designers in South Africa is the first book of its kind to appear in post-apartheid South Africa and it is therefore both overdue and extremely welcome. The book aims at sharing critical citizenship design teaching and learning...

Are you looking for unique and rare images to use in your art and design work that will give your creative projects a competitive edge and take your artwork to the next level? This 2019 release by Vault Editions has been one of their most...

Another fun Random Bits of Cr@p book for your doodling pleasure! This does not tell you exactly what to draw, these abstract prompts will train your creative mind's eye andget your imagination flowing.  Flip through the pages and the...

A survivor's account of what working in the fashion/clothing industry is really like. From junior designer for chain-store suppliers in the Swinging Sixties to creating her own unique range of tweed country-wear, Jill Fitzgerald-O'Connor was part of the...

《時尚設計文化》乃從中國時尚設計文化思想與時尚設計制度的角度入手，梳理從古代時尚設計至今，所經歷的制度和精神文化層面的變遷，同時探討時尚設計發展對中國人內心世界的影響。此書選材新穎，內容詳實，具有很強的前瞻性和實用性，為這個領域提供了較為系統的理論依據與實踐基礎，很適合對時尚設計感興趣的學生、教育工作者和業內人士閱讀。Fashion Design Through Cultures studies the various perspectives of Chinese fashion...