Advanced Applications in Manufacturing Engineering

Manufacturing is one of the key drivers for rapid economic development globally, leading to economic benefits and improvements to quality of life, as well as opportunities and challenges both for those in industry and those in the academy. The design and manufacturing environment is now truly global. Advanced Applications in Manufacturing Engineering presents the latest research and development in manufacturing engineering across a range of areas, and treats manufacturing engineering at an international and transnational scale. It considers various tools, techniques, strategies and methods in manufacturing engineering applications. Researchers must equip themselves with the latest knowledge in technology for engineering design and manufacture, and this book provides systematic and comprehensive coverage of the topic.

Presents the latest research and developments in manufacturing engineeringCovers a comprehensive spread of manufacturing engineering areas for different tasksDiscusses tools, techniques, strategies and methods in manufacturing engineering applicationsConsiders manufacturing engineering at an international and transnational scaleEnables the reader to learn advanced applications in manufacturing engineering

1. Methodology for selection and application of eco-efficiency indicators fostering decision-making and communication at product level – the case of moulds for injection moudling 2. Fabrication of magnetic tunnel junctions 3. Effect of Equipment’s Failure on Gas Turbine Power Plant 4. Additive manufacturing in injection moulds – life cycle engineering for technology selection 5. Manufacturing Engineering Requirements in the Early Stages of New Product Development - A Case Study in Two Assembly Plants 6. Development of SMEs coping model for operations advancement in manufacturing technology 7. Applications of Computational Methods in Manufacturing Processes 8. Study of turbulent plane circular jet for modulation of recirculation zone behind a cubical obstruction