MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION - RAPID RESPONSE SOLUTIONS TO PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT- ICMA 2002

This collection of 58 papers from the December 2002 conference presents recent developments in manufacturing automation with an emphasis on rapid product development and manufacturing. The researchers explore new approaches to design systems and methodologies, machining technology, intelligent systems, technology management, and Internet-based systems. Topics include CAD methods for additive fabrication of truss structures, radial force and hole oversize prediction in drilling, a hierarchical approach to assembly sequence planning, and rapid prototyping of a differential housing using 3D printing technology. No subject index is provided. Distributed by ASME. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)