Publisher's Synopsis
Now over 700 factory automation technologies, processes, techniques and application terms are defined and described in detail in this A-Z reference source.;It should help professionals to learn about new automation technologies, to keep abreast of new automation research and trends, to easily comprehend technical terms and techniques, and to understand how various terms are related to a specific technology, and to identify how the latest automation technologies are being used today.;It is a source for manufacturing, electronics and mechanical engineers who need to find information quickly without having to search through numerous sources, as well as for researchers interested in keeping up-to-date with the field of industrial automation, and consultants who deal with companies interested in automating their factories. Engineering students who will be learning hundreds of new automation terms throughout their college and professional careers should find it useful as should librarians who need to find answers to manufacturing automation questions for engineers and managers, and writers, salespeople, educators or other non-technical staff who must use or understand the emerging automation technologies.
