CONTENTS
1Industrial Design1
Editor: ZHANG Lufang
1.1Introduction1
1.1.1The Definition of Industrial Design1
1.1.2Research Fields of Industrial Design3
1.1.3Features of Industrial Design5
1.2Design Fundamentals7
1.2.1Design and Art7
1.2.2Engineering Fundamental10
1.2.3Ergonomics11
1.2.4Expression of Design18
1.3Design Procedure23
1.3.1Traditional Product Developing Mode23
1.3.2Modern Product Developing Mode24
1.3.3The Basis for UCD Methodology24
1.3.4The Advantages and Disadvantages of the UCD26
1.4Case Studies: Breakfast Machine27
Problems28
References29
2Reverse Engineering30
Editor: LIU Yunfeng
2.1Introduction30
2.2Principle of RE30
2.2.1Conception30
2.2.2Generic Process of RE32
2.2.3Application Areas32
2.3Data Acquisition Methods33
2.3.1Contact Methods33
2.3.2Nonª²Contact Methods36
2.4Data Processing38
2.4.1Points and Images Phase38
2.4.2Polygon Phase40
2.4.3Curve Phase40
2.4.4NURBS Surface Phase41
2.5Commercial RE Software Introduction43
2.6Case Studies44
2.6.1Industrial Applicationª²Turbine Blade Reconstruction44
2.6.2Medical Applicationª²Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery48
Problems50
References50
3Rapid Prototyping Principles and Applications52
Editor: PENG Wei
3.1Introduction52
3.23D Systems¬ð Stereolithography Apparatus53
3.2.1Company Profile53
3.2.2Stereolithography Process54
3.2.3SLA Systems 57
3.2.4Advantages and Disadvantages59
3.2.5Applications and Uses60
3.3Stratasys¬ð Fused Deposition Modeling Systems60
3.3.1Company Profile60
3.3.2FDM Process61
3.3.3FDM Systems62
3.3.4Advantages and Disadvantages65
3.3.5Applications and Uses65
3.43D Systems¬ð Selective Laser Sintering Process66
3.4.1Company Profile66
3.4.2SLS Process66
3.4.3SLS Systems67
3.4.4Advantages and Disadvantages68
3.4.5Applications and Uses69
3.5Z Corporation¬ðs Threeª²Dimensional Printing70
3.5.1Company Profile70
3.5.23DP Process70
3.5.33DP Systems72
3.5.4Advantages and Disadvantages73
3.5.5Applications and Uses 73
3.6Case Studies74
3.6.1Medical Applications74
3.6.2Applications in Developing New Products76
3.6.3Applications in Architecture Education81
Problems82
References82
4Electrical discharge and Electrochemical Machining84
Editor: WANG Minghuan
4.1Electrical Discharge Machining84
4.1.1Introduction84
4.1.2Mechanism of Material Removal84
4.1.3Applications86
4.2Electrochemical Machining90
4.2.1Introduction90
4.2.2Theory of ECM91
4.2.3ECM Equipment92
4.2.4Process Control96
4.2.5Applications96
4.3Case Studies101
4.3.1Fabrication of Microª²Electrode101
4.3.2Electrochemical Machining of Microª²Hole and Microª²Slut101
4.3.3Electrochemical Machining of Internal Turbulator in Cooling Hole102
Problems103
References103
5How the Laser Works105
Editors: YAO Jianhua, ZHANG Qunli
5.1Introduction105
5.1.1Monochromaticity106
5.1.2Directionality107
5.1.3Coherence110
5.2Laser Surface Modification111
5.2.1Laser Quenching111
5.2.2Laser Cladding111
5.2.3Laser Alloying114
5.3Laser Welding114
5.3.1Process Arrangement115
5.3.2Operating Characteristics115
5.3.3Applications116
5.4Laser Cutting116
5.4.1Cutting Process 116
5.4.2Methods of Cutting117
5.4.3Characteristics of Laser Cutting123
5.5Other Applications of Laser Technology124
5.5.1Laser Surface Texturing124
5.5.2Laser Chemical Vapor Deposition125
5.6Case Studies 126
5.6.1Laser Quenching126
5.6.2Laser Cladding126
5.6.3Laser Alloying127
5.6.4Laser Welding127
5.6.5Laser Cutting128
Problems129
References129
6Nanotechnology131
Editors: XIAO Fan, NI Hao
6.1Introduction131
6.2What is Nanotechnology?131
6.2.1How It Started?132
6.2.2How Small Is a Nanometer?133
6.3Why Is Nanotechnology?134
6.3.1Larger to Smaller: Quantum Realm134
6.3.2Surfaces and Interfaces135
6.4How to Build Something So Small?136
6.4.1Working at the Nanoscale136
6.4.2Manufacturing at the Nanoscale138
6.4.3Nanomanufacturing140
6.5Case Studies141
6.5.1Everyday Materials and Processes141
6.5.2Electronics and Information Technology Applications143
6.5.3Sustainable Energy Applications147
6.5.4Environmental Remediation Applications148
6.5.5Nanobiosystems, Medical, and Health Applications148
6.6The Regulation of Nanotechnology149
6.7Conclusion150
Problems150
References150
7Biomanufacturing153
Editor: XIAO Fan
7.1Introduction153
7.2What is Biomanufacturing?153
7.3Specialty Areas of Biomanufacturing155
7.3.1Biotechnology155
7.3.2Bioengineering155
7.3.3Biodetection156
7.3.4Biomaterials157
7.3.5Biocomputation158
7.3.6Bioenergy159
7.4Case Studies160
7.4.1Magnetic Resonance Imaging160
7.4.2Artificial Joints161
7.4.3Heart Pacemaker162
7.4.4Angioplasty163
7.4.5Bionic Hand163
7.4.6Bioengineered Skin164
7.4.7Heartª²Lung Machine166
7.4.8Biosensor 167
7.5How Are Customised Implants Made by Biomanufacturing?167
7.5.1Introduction of Tissue Engineering167
7.5.2Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing Techniques168
7.5.3Customised Implants for Bone Replacement170
7.6Conclusion171
Problems172
References172
8Industrial Robots175
Editor: YANG Qinghua
8.1Introduction175
8.2Robot Components176
8.2.1Manipulator176
8.2.2Actuators179
8.2.3Sensors185
8.3Classification of Robot187
8.3.1Cartesian Robots188
8.3.2Cylindrical Robots189
8.3.3Spherical Robots190
8.3.4SCARA Robots191
8.3.5Articulated Robots192
8.4Case Studies192
8.4.1Welding Robot192
8.4.2Painting Robot194
8.4.3Assembly Robot 194
Problems194
References195
9Logistics Engineering197
Editor: ZHAN Yan
9.1Introduction197
9.1.1Definition of Logistics197
9.1.2Role of Logistics198
9.1.3Current Logistics Related Issues199
9.2Inventory Management200
9.2.1Definition and Functions200
9.2.2Business Inventory200
9.2.3Techniques for Determining How Much and When to Order201
9.3Procurement & Warehousing202
9.3.1Procurement Process203
9.3.2New Developments of Procurement204
9.3.3Purpose of Warehouse204
9.3.4Warehouse Management205
9.4Supply Chain Management205
9.4.1Defining Supply Chain Management205
9.4.2Specific Benefits from Supply Chain Management Technologies206
9.4.3Future Trends in Supply Chain Management207
9.5Case Studies208
9.5.1The Basic EOQ Models with Integer Lot Size208
9.5.2Inventory Control Based on Accumulating Lotsize Disposal Model209
9.5.3The Relocation of a Hybrid Manufacturing/Distribution Facility212
Problems216
References216
10Environment Conscious Manufacturing218
Editor: PENG Wei
10.1Introduction218
10.2Basics of Industrial Metabolism219
10.2.1Systems Theory219
10.2.2Ecosystem220
10.2.3Technosystem220
10.2.4Production and Consumption222
10.2.5Vertical Disaggregation224
10.3Product Design for the Environment227
10.3.1Introduction227
10.3.2Product Design and the Environment228
10.3.3Life Cycle Concept and Environmental Protection232
10.4Reverse Logistics: The Case of the Computer Industry240
10.4.1Introduction240
10.4.2Eª²Waste241
10.4.3What Is Reverse Logistics? 242
10.5Environmental Standards and Regulations of Products246
10.5.1Environmental Standards246
10.5.2Product Certification and Labeling248
10.5.3Extension of Producer Responsibility249
10.5.4WEEE Directive250
10.5.5RoHS Directive251
10.5.6Ecodesign Directive252
10.6Case Studies254
10.6.1Case 1: Nokia¬ðs Principles and Strategies254
10.6.2Case 2: Lenovo Environmental Report 2007: A Statement of Environmental Commitment257
Problems259
References259
