Books in Engineering and technology

The Engineering and Technology portfolio includes comprehensive overviews of all major research and practical developments in aerospace and automotive engineering, civil and environmental engineering, mechanical and industrial engineering, materials engineering, electrical engineering, communications engineering, and more. In-depth coverage, innovative state-of-the-art approaches, and real-world case studies provide valuable, actionable insights for researchers, applied engineers and students. The content in Elsevier's Engineering and Technology books program addresses core issues in industry and society, such as sustainability, the circular economy, AI, and automation.

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Modeling, Dynamics and Control approaches for Modern Robotics

1st Edition
November 3, 2025
Ahmad Taher Azar + 1 more
English

The field of robotics has seen significant advances in recent years, spurred by breakthroughs in technology and computing power. Modern robotics encompasses a wide range of applications, from autonomous vehicles and industrial automation to humanoid robots and medical robotics. These advances have paved the way for more complex and sophisticated robotic systems capable of performing a variety of tasks with precision and efficiency. The purpose of Modeling, Dynamics and Control approaches for Modern Robotics is to explore and investigate various approaches related to modeling, dynamics and control in the context of modern robotics. The objective is to improve the understanding and development of robotic systems by applying the modern theoretical and practical principles of these fields. By studying modeling aspects, researchers aim to create accurate representations of robot kinematics and dynamics, allowing better analysis and prediction of robot behavior. Additionally, this title focuses on control approaches, aiming to design algorithms and strategies for precise and efficient control of robotic systems. This involves developing control schemes that optimize robot performance, provide stability, and allow adaptation to changing environments or tasks. The research also considers the integration of sensory feedback and perception systems, allowing robots to interact with their environment and make informed decisions.

Additive Manufacturing of Smart Multifunctional Materials and Structures

1st Edition
November 3, 2025
A. Praveen Kumar + 1 more
English

Additive Manufacturing of Smart Multifunctional Materials and Structures explores the intersection of 3D printing technology with the integration of diverse materials and functionalities. It provides insights into the advances, applications and challenges in utilizing additive manufacturing for creating intelligent and multifunctional materials and structures - with potential applications in various industries such as aerospace, medicine and robotics. In addition to including comprehensive technical information, it also includes numerous real-world applications and strategic insights.

Integrated Systems Analysis of Ecosystems

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Gang Wang
English
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Integrated Systems Analysis of Ecosystems: The Land, Water, Food, and Climate Nexus focuses on the interface between soil sciences, hydrology, economy, ecology, agronomy, and environmental sciences. The book cuts across disciplinary boundaries and addresses broad issues impacting soil, water, food, and energy security, as well as the operation of agricultural and ecological processes. It will summarize important advances in cutting-edge models in ecology and agro-ecology, including biophysical process-oriented models and land use integrated models, along with their implications at various spatiotemporal scales.

Lightweight Composites

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Mrityunjay Doddamani + 2 more
English

Lightweight Composites: Mechanics, Processing, Properties, and Applications provides practical information for all types of lightweight composites, including cutting-edge processing techniques and applications. It highlights the utilization of porosity in design and development of material systems in a unique and innovative way with strength and moduli property maps included throughout. The synthesis, mechanics, characterization, and testing of these materials are each covered at length, with particular attention paid to advanced manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing. Sandwich composites, lightweight nanocomposites, functionally-graded foams, syntactic foams, metal matrix composites, Al and Mg-based composites, and more are covered. Weight critical structural applications in aerospace, automobile, marine, electronics, sports, and biomedicine are also discussed,

Robotic Platforms for Minimally Invasive Surgery

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Juan Sánchez-Margallo + 1 more
English
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Robotic Platforms for Minimally Invasive Surgery introduces the scientific community to the most popular robotic platforms for minimally invasive surgery in a more exhaustive way, allowing the readers to learn both the technical features as well as functional aspects of these platforms. This book also discusses viability, safety and efficacy of these platforms in surgical application, and is focused on users who are starting in the field of robotic surgery, both in the disciplines of laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery, as well as in microsurgery.An overview of the most widespread robotic platforms for minimally invasive surgery.

Mechatronics and Data Acquisition Systems

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Hassan Elahi + 2 more
English
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Mechatronics and Data Acquisition Systems provides the fundamental knowledge of mechatronics engineering and its applications in control engineering, instrumentation engineering and multidisciplinary practice. The book explores recent advancements in mechatronics technologies and the state-of-the-art research on the design, fabrication, and characterization techniques for the development of electromechanical systems i.e., sensors, actuators, and transducers. It also delves into the operational aspects of these systems and multidisciplinary approaches with monitoring devices. This is a complete and useful reference tool for engineers, researchers, and students.Whilst exploring recent advancements, this title addresses the key challenges that affect the creation of mechatronics systems and explores future pathways, such as Artificial Intelligence for acquiring and analyzing data.

BioMEMS Devices

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Azrul Azlan Hamzah + 2 more
English
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BioMEMS Devices covers the fundamentals of bioMEMS and discusses how MEMS are implemented into biomedical devices. The book discusses the most up-to-date technologies, including the various types of electrochemical, optical, and mechanical MEMS sensors. Other topics include bio cell and particle separation and filtration using microfluidic platform such as dielectrophoresis (DEP) and microfilters. MEMS devices for drug mixing, pumping and transdermal drug delivery using microneedles and micropumps are also discussed, along with recent advances in point-of-care diagnostics and MEMS in medical implantsThe book concludes with a discussion on integration of bioMEMS system with IoT, medical practitioners’ adaptation of the devices, market penetration, emerging technologies, and future outlooks.

Nonlinear Dynamics Approach to Robotic Capsule Endoscopy

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Yang Liu + 2 more
English
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Nonlinear Dynamics Approach to Robotic Capsule Endoscopy is an innovative resource that explores the development and progress of self-propelled capsule robots for medical use. This book guides readers from the initial conceptual stages to the final proof-of-concept demonstrations, with a special focus on applied dynamics principles. It introduces various mathematical modeling techniques that allow these robots to navigate and propel themselves within the human intestine. Researchers, professors, engineers, and postgraduate students alike will find this a crucial addition to their libraries.The book's multidisciplinary approach ensures a thorough understanding of the subject, enabling the design of new driving technologies for capsule endoscopy. It combines theoretical foundations with practical insights, making it an invaluable resource for applied mathematics, robotics, and biomechanical engineering. The comprehensive coverage of this book provides guidance in designing and optimizing advanced medical devices, pushing the boundaries of current medical practices and advancing the field of capsule endoscopy.

Digital Light Processing and Stereolithography Additive Manufacturing

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Ignazio Roppolo
English

Digital Light Processing and Stereolithography Additive Manufacturing provides a complete overview of these cutting-edge 3D-printing techniques, the materials they’re capable of producing, and how best those techniques and materials can be applied. The first section of the book covers the fundamentals, with chapters discussing the core principles of vat photopolymerization, related technological requirements, the characteristics of digital light processing (DLP) and stereolithography (SL) compared to other light-induced methods, as well as the chemistry and materials used in the processes, including how to formulate a resin. Section two covers applications, such as design for structural applications, as well as DLP and SL use in dentistry, soft robotics, sensors, biomedicine, microfluidics, catalysis and chemical engineering, and more. The book concludes with a section discussing current trends and future directions for the technology, with chapters analyzing sustainable materials including efforts to substitute synthetic materials with bio-based ones, vitrimers, controlled polymers, and 4D printing and DLP and SL in hybrid AM.

Enhancing the Control of Systems and Devices

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Sheetla Prasad + 2 more
English

Enhancing the Control of Systems and Devices: Improving Performance, Reliability and Adaptability in Dynamic Environments provides an in-depth exploration of the application of sophisticated control design strategies to enhance the control of systems and devices in terms of performance, reliability, and adaptability in dynamic environments. A sophisticated control design strategy refers to the use of advanced and intricate control techniques to achieve specific objectives in complex systems.

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