Mechatronics
Subtitle: developments in Japan and Europe
By: edited by Mick McLean.
Contributors: McLean, Mick.; TECHNOVA (Firm)
Publisher: Quorum Books
Published: 1983
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 129
Subjects: Mechatronics -- Japan -- Congresses.; Mechatronics -- Europe -- Congresses.
Notes: Papers presented at a seminar sponsored by TECHNOVA.
Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Japan and the world economy / Saburo Okita; title: Mechatronics and Japanese society / Takemochi Ishii; title: The role of mathematics in mechatronics / Jacques-Louis Lions; title: The computerisation of design and manufacturing in Japan / Mamoru Mitsugi; title: The new generation of production management / Jean Krautter; title: The prospects for mechatronics applications in office equipment and domestic appliances / Tadashi Sasaki; title: Advanced technology in consumer products / Peter Boegels; title: The impact of semiconductor technology on mechatronics / Tomihiro Matsumura; title: The development and application of industrial robots / Isao Shogase; title: Information technology, management, and total firm productivity / Gunner Eliasson.