Perspectives from Europe and Asia on Engineering Design and Manufacture
Subtitle: A Comparison of Engineering Design and Manufacture in Europe and Asia (Nanostructure Science & Technology)
Contributors: Xiu-Tian Yan (Editor); Cheng-Yu Jiang (Editor); Neal P. Juster (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: April 30, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 782
ISBN-13: 9781402022111
Subjects: Production engineering; Technology & Industrial Arts; Europe; Congresses; Technology; Science/Mathematics; Manufacturing processes; Material Science; Technology / Engineering / Mechanical; Asia; Engineering - Mechanical; Engineering design
First sentence: There is currently a strong trend for industries to outsource many aspects of manufacture to their supply chains and in many cases this is generating concern over the potential loss of informal knowledge and experience that can have a serious impact on design capability.