Original contributions are invited on the application of ergonomics knowledge and methods to the specification, design and use of equipment and systems, or to the selection, training and employment of personnel. All papers submitted to AE undergo authoritative review by independent referees. Reviewers are specialists in the subject of the papers concerned, are drawn from all parts of the international scientific community. Written for managers who seek information on CIM issues, applications and trends. Articles provide guidance on specific aspects of CIM implementation and insight into management opportunities and challenges.
Articles can also be case studies focusing on the specific strategies or practices of a company.
Each issue consists of 7 or 8 research papers or reviews of the literature. Topics such as design of user-friendly robots, ergonomically designed keyboards, and automation in training and education are covered. Some issues that are dedicated to specific topics are developed under the direction of a special editor. Inc. The journals' main primary objective is to further growth and maintenance of knowledge in the manufacturing management field. The majority of the journals readers are practitioners interested in usable applications and insights.