Manufacturing Engineering and Technology

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A comprehensive text on the science, engineering, and technology of manufacturing.

In Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, 8th Edition, the authors continue their efforts to present a comprehensive, balanced, and, most importantly, an up-to-date coverage of the science, engineering, and technology of manufacturing. It places an emphasis on the interdisciplinary nature of every manufacturing activity, from complex interactions between materials, design, process, and manufacturing process and operations.

The text is designed to help students learn not only the science and engineering that drives manufacturing, but to understand and appreciate manufacturing’s important role in our modern, global economy. With more than 120 examples and case studies, the text presents students with a breadth of challenges while providing them the tools and encouragement to explore solutions to those challenges.

With the 8th Edition, Manufacturing Engineering and Technology is now available as an eText for a convenient, simple-to-use mobile reading experience for the needs and habits of today’s students. The new edition is thoroughly updated with numerous new topics and illustrations relevant to all aspects of manufacturing and includes a completely revised chapter covering the rapid advances in additive manufacturing.

For courses in manufacturing process.

Pearson eText is a simple-to-use, mobile-optimized, personalized reading experience. It lets students add bookmarks, highlight, and take notes all in one place, even when offline. Seamlessly integrated videos engage students and give them access to the help they need, when they need it. Educators can easily schedule readings and share their own notes with students so they see the connection between their eText and what they learn in class – motivating them to keep reading, and keep learning. And, reading analytics offer insight into how students use the eText, helping educators tailor their instruction.  

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