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Synopsis

The boom in manufacturing technology has generated a vast body of new terminology -- virtually a new technical dialect--that newcomers to the field must first decipher and understand before they can work successfully in this rapidly advancing sector.

The problem is finding an up-to-date reference dictionary with coverage that is both comprehensive and authoritative. The solution is: The Dictionary of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, prepared by lexicographer V. Daniel Hunt.

The Dictionary of Advanced Manufacturing Technology presents the busy manager, engineer, or science professional with clear, concise, and accurate definitions of the terms, acronyms, and abbreviations that are being used today in high-tech manufacturing.

Drawing material from the most reliable industry sources, the Dictionary of Advanced Manufacturing Technology gives the reader truly authoritative coverage of terminology used in:

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
• Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
• Computer-Aided Process Planning
• Robotics and Industrial Robots
• Machine Vision
• Artificial Intelligence
• Communication Interfaces
• Standardization Software
• Production Processes

Description

Advanced Manufacturing Technology development and demonstration have expanded rapidly over the past several years; as a result, new terminology is appearing at a phenomenal rate.

This book provides an overview of advanced manufacturing technology along with clear and cogent definitions for CIM, CAD/CAM, robotics, machine vision, and software interface terminology applicable to advanced manufacturing technology. The extensive support material includes points of contact for additional information, acronyms, a detailed bibliography, and other reference date.

The definitions chapter includes advanced manufacturing technology terminology for:

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
• Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
• Computer-Aided Process Planning
• Robotics and Industrial Robots
• Machine Vision
• Artificial Intelligence
• Communication Interfaces
• Standardization Software
• Production Processes

Benefits

• Thoroughly up-to-date coverage of the terms, acronyms, and abbreviations used in high-tech manufacturing.
• Coverage of CAD, CAM, CAPP, CIM, AI, industrial robotics, machine vision, communication interfacing, and production processes.
• A unique overview of the present and future trends in advanced manufacturing technology.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments

1. Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing
2. Technology
3. Definitions A to Z
4. Points of Contact
5. Acronyms and Abbreviations
6. Reference Documents
7. Bibliography

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