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Books in Industrial engineering

The Industrial Engineering portfolio covers operations research, process optimization, supply chain management, quality control, and human factors engineering. It delivers advanced methodologies and practical strategies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability in manufacturing and service industries. Focused on innovation and data-driven decision-making, this collection equips engineers and researchers to optimize complex systems and workflows.

  • 3D Printing of Carbon-based Materials

    Cutting Edge Design, Innovative Technology and Practical Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
    • English
    3D Printing of Carbon-Based Materials: Cutting Edge Design, Innovative Technology and Practical Applications bridges the gap between theory and practice. The book delves deep into the intricacies of printing with carbon-based materials and explores their diverse range of applications across various industrial sectors. Sections provide a holistic overview of 3D printing techniques tailored specifically for carbon-based materials. Through a combination of theoretical insights, practical methodologies, and real-world case studies, the book offers the reader (researcher and engineer) with actionable guidance for optimizing material selection, printing parameters, and post-processing techniques to achieve desired outcomes in terms of mechanical properties, surface finish, and functionality.Moreov... it addresses the growing demand for sustainable manufacturing solutions by highlighting the role of carbon-based materials in mitigating environmental impacts and promoting resource efficiency.

  • Textile Waste Management

    Strategies for Sustainability
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Shahid + 2 more
    • English
    Textile Waste Management: Strategies for Sustainability delves into solutions for sustainability surrounding the substantial waste generated during textile processing and manufacturing. In response to growing recognition of these issues, various stakeholders are calling for sustainable practices, circular economy strategies, regulatory interventions, and consumer education campaigns to minimize waste and promote recycling. This comprehensive book provides insights, analysis, and practical solutions for managing textile waste in a sustainable and responsible manner. It aims to contribute to a more sustainable future by addressing the complexities of textile waste management and advocating for successful strategies to reduce environmental impact and promote circularity.

  • 3D Printing in Materials Engineering

    Recent Developments and Future Perspectives
    • 1st Edition
    • Sayan Ganguly + 2 more
    • English
    From aerospace to medicine, 3D printing is poised to reshape the future of manufacturing in many industries. Additive manufacturing is a game-changing technology that will in the future drastically alter the product development, manufacturing, and distribution processes. 3D Printing in Materials Engineering presents the latest developments in this important field. The book covers the fundamentals, materials, types of 3D printing techniques, and their multi-dimensional applicability over various engineering applications. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, chemists, and other professionals who are working with 3D printing over various engineering applications.

  • Digital Transformation in Retail Supply Chain Management for Logistics 5.0

    • 1st Edition
    • Adnan Ahmed Sheikh + 3 more
    • English
    Digital Transformation in Retail Supply Chain Management for Logistics 5.0 explains how these technologies are reshaping retail supply chain management. The book elucidates on the digital tools and strategies organizations can employ to optimize their retail supply chain management, minimize costs, enhance customer satisfaction, and achieve sustainability objectives through industry 5.0-enabled technologies. It innovatively blends the details of recent advancements across retail supply chains and supply chain-related digital transformations. Its cutting-edge perspective makes it an invaluable asset for industry professionals, policymakers, business owners, managers, researchers, practitioners, academicians, instructors, and students in retail, logistics supply chain management, digital business, and innovation.The book explores the nuances of the Supply Network 5.0, discussing the synergy between humans and machines, especially in the context of robotic process automation systems and artificial intelligence tools in the “new normal” of retail supply chain management. In addition, it specifically addresses textile products, FMCG, online products, construction, food and beverages, the shoe industry, SMEs, and other manufacturing sectors. Other sections delves into the often-overlooked environmental sustainability ramifications of the Fifth Industrial Revolution.

  • Emerging Trends in Manufacturing Technologies

    • 1st Edition
    • Ajay Kumar + 2 more
    • English
    Advancements in manufacturing significantly shape industrial services and products, influencing societal improvement. The dynamic manufacturing process, involving resources, capital, people, machines, and information, rapidly evolves with technological progress, impacting industries. To meet market demands and enhance global competitiveness, industries focus on integrating resources efficiently. This involves adopting emerging trends and advanced strategies that optimise industrial systems, providing diverse options and improving global green production.Emerging Trends in Manufacturing Technologies is organised into two sections covering various aspects of manufacturing technologies. The first section reviews methods and strategies such as the Digital Era of Manufacturing Science, eco-mechatronics, and Human-Machine Interaction. The second section explores advanced tracks like machining, joining, casting, and inspection techniques. Aimed at researchers, academics, students and professionals, the book compiles original research and applications, offering logical and analytical solutions to manufacturing challenges. It serves as a comprehensive update on the state-of-the-art in manufacturing, fostering further research and innovation.

  • Manufacturing

    Design, Science and Engineering of How Things are Made
    • 2nd Edition
    • Erik Tempelman + 1 more
    • English
    Manufacturing: Design, Science and Engineering of How Things are Made, Second Edition presents a fresh view on the world of industrial production, in terms of both abstraction levels and trade-offs. The book invites its readers to distinguish between what is possible in principle for a certain process (as determined by physical law); what is possible in practice (the production method as determined by industrial state-of-the-art); and what is possible for a certain supplier (as determined by its production equipment). Specific processes considered include metal forging, extrusion, and casting; plastic injection molding and thermoforming; additive manufacturing; joining; recycling, and more. By tackling the field of manufacturing processes from this new angle, the book makes the most out of a reader's limited time. It gives the knowledge needed to not only create well-producible designs, but also to understand supplier needs in order to find the optimal compromise. Apart from improving design for production, this publication raises the standards of thinking about producibility.

  • Smart Additive Remanufacturing

    Design, Innovation and Sustainable Technology
    • 1st Edition
    • Kalim Deshmukh + 1 more
    • English
    Smart Additive Remanufacturing: Design, Innovation, and Sustainable Technology presents the reader (researcher, industrial practitioner and engineer) with a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, methodologies, and applications of this transformative technology. The book explores in detail the emerging field of additive remanufacturing and its potential to revolutionize sustainable manufacturing practices. By blending the principles of the circular economy, advanced manufacturing techniques, and intelligent systems, the book will inspire and guide the reader in harnessing the power of additive remanufacturing for a more sustainable future. Furthermore, it will shed light on the role of smart technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT), in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of additive remanufacturing processes. These intelligent systems can enable real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, quality control, and data-driven decision-making, leading to optimized remanufacturing operations. The book will be a valuable resource for all professionals, who are interested in understanding and implementing this innovative technology.

  • Principles of Modern Grinding Technology

    • 3rd Edition
    • W. Brian Rowe + 1 more
    • English
    Structured as a comprehensive teaching aid, the third edition of Principles of Modern Grinding Technology caters to a wide range of professionals and students, including application engineers, manufacturing engineers, technicians, researchers, teachers, and students. It expertly guides the reader through every aspect of the grinding process, incorporating the latest advancements in high-speed grinding, cost reduction techniques, vibration troubleshooting, and productivity optimization. Moreover, it demonstrates how to simultaneously enhance grinding precision, improve result quality, and increase output. The third edition represents an expanded and revised version, encompassing cutting-edge developments such as ultra-precision grinding. It offers thorough analyses of the factors influencing grinding behavior and showcases practical applications through numerous worked examples. The book extensively references leading research to substantiate the advancements in the field. Advanced grinding exemplifies the core principles of manufacturing science. It initially introduces the fundamentals of material removal by grinding, followed by an in-depth examination of grinding tools and their preparation. This book delves into the intricacies of grinding mechanics, including thermal performance and quality-related concerns. Finally, it explores practical grinding applications while considering economic factors to highlight worthwhile investments and potential cost reductions. In this edition, several new chapters have been added to enhance the book's relevance and coverage. These include discussions on real contact in grinding, grinding energy, thermal damage, grinding machine developments, vibrations in grinding, and grinding process control.

  • Spaceflight Mechanics and Control

    • 1st Edition
    • Houman Hakima + 1 more
    • English
    Spaceflight Mechanics and Control introduces readers to both classical theories and cutting-edge techniques used to simulate orbital and attitude motion. The theories discussed are connected to real world applications such as space debris removal, asteroid deflection and redirection, spacecraft solar sailing, and control of spacecraft manipulator systems. The book covers orbital trajectory specification and design and orbital maneuvers, including both impulsive and low thrust approaches and spacecraft formation flying. This valuable resource also includes access to a companion website hosting Python scripts, STK simulations, and more.

  • Advances in Technical Nonwovens

    • 2nd Edition
    • George Kellie
    • English
    Advances in Technical Nonwovens, Second Edition provides an up-to-date accounting of the nonwoven industry's journey in a time of significant transformation. The book delves into the latest advancements in technology and showcases a wide array of innovative applications that have emerged in recent years. In summary, it offers an enriched and detailed exploration of nonwovens, introducing new chapters that cover Sustainable Developments, Nonwovens in Sports Apparel and Footwear, and Medical and Hygiene Nonwoven developments. With its extensive updates and comprehensive content, this edition is a must-have resource for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of the evolving world of nonwovens.Nonwovens, a versatile class of materials, have experienced continuous growth for over five decades, evolving from being predominantly used in hygiene products such as baby diapers, to becoming indispensable and technologically intricate components across various industries. Despite their modest nature, nonwovens play a crucial role in our daily lives.

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