Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing

Matthew N O Sadiku author Abayomi J Ajayi-Majebi author Philip O Adebo author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Springer International Publishing AG

Published:16th Mar '23

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The manufacturing industry is a cornerstone of national economy and people’s livelihood. It is the way of transforming resources into products or goods which are required to cater to the needs of the society.  Traditional manufacturing companies currently face several challenges  such as rapid technological changes,  inventory problem, shortened innovation, short product life cycles, volatile demand, low prices, highly customized products, and ability to compete in the global markets. Modern manufacturing is highly competitive due to globalization and fast changes in the global market.

   This book reviews emerging technologies in manufacturing. These technologies include artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, lean manufacturing, robotics, automation, 3D printing, nanotechnology, industrial Internet of things, and augmented reality. The use of these technologies will have a profound impact on the manufacturing industry. The book consists of 19 chapters. Each chapter addresses a single emerging technology in depth and describes how manufacturing organizations are adopting the technology.     The book fills an important niche for manufacturing.  It is a comprehensive, jargon-free introductory text on the issues, ideas, theories, and problems on emerging technologies in manufacturing. It is a must-read book for beginners or anyone who wants to be updated about emerging technologies.

ISBN: 9783031231551

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291 pages

2023 ed.