This special volume comprises a collection of 139 papers chosen, from among 510 submissions from universities and industries all over the world, on the basis of their quality and relevance to the central topic. All of the papers were peer-reviewed by selected experts and mirror the latest developments in the field of materials manufacturing technology; ranging from the fundamentals, to new technologies and applications. The papers specifically cover the topics of advanced manufacturing technology and equipment, and manufacturing systems and automation. Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).

This special volume is part 2 of a mini-series on, "Materials Manufacturing Science and Technology XII". It covers three topics: Modern design theory & methodology, MEMS & nanotechnology, Materials science & technology in manufacturing. Presented here is a collection of 125 papers selected from over 510 papers originally submitted by universities and industrial concerns all over the world. All of the papers have been peer-reviewed. The papers selected for this volume were chosen on the basis of their quality and their relevance to the topic. This work reflects the latest developments in this field; running the gamut from fundamentals to new techniques and applications. This book thus provides a valuable reference work for researchers in the materials manufacturing science and technology fields who wish to understand further the underlying mechanisms and to create new and practical technologies, systems and processes.It covers topics such as: Advanced manufacturing technology and equipment, Modern design theory and methodology, MEMS and nanotechnology, Materials science and technology in manufacturing, Manufacturing systems and automation. It should also be particularly useful to practicing engineers in precision manufacturing who are responsible for ensuring efficient and effective operations. The two volumes of this proceedings contain nearly 300 papers that were first presented at the 13th International Manufacturing Conference in China, held in Dalian, China in September 2009. The papers are grouped into sections, with Vol.1 containing those on advanced manufacturing technology and equipment and manufacturing systems and automation, and Vol. 2 those on modern design theory and methodology, MEMS and nanotechnology, and material science and technology in manufacturing. Each paper presents new research and methods used in very closely defined materials science projects, contributed by an international group of engineers who are based mainly in China. The papers include an abstract, list of key words, and list of references and are heavily illustrated with supporting drawings, photos, tables, and other images as well as the mathematical formulas employed. A sampling of topics includes experimentation of diamond wire saw cutting compound pipes underwater, static rigidity analysis of the position adjustable computer table using ANSYS, and control parameters and quantification for system reliability design. Author indexed only.

This special volume is part 2 of a mini-series on, “Materials Manufacturing Science and Technology XII”. It covers three topics: Modern design theory & methodology, MEMS & nanotechnology, Materials science & technology in manufacturing. Presented here is a collection of 125 papers selected from over 510 papers originally submitted by universities and industrial concerns all over the world. All of the papers have been peer-reviewed. The papers selected for this volume were chosen on the basis of their quality and their relevance to the topic. This work reflects the latest developments in this field; running the gamut from fundamentals to new techniques and applications.

EN Corlett Joint-Chairman - COPED, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK The contributions offered to this Third National Conference demonstrate that research in production is very much alive. The considerable numbers of papers on robotics, automation and flexible manufacturing systems, together with those in production control and quality matters, demonstrate that there is much work going on in our colleges, polytechnics and universities related to modern methods of manufacture. The future of manufacture undoubtedly hinges on better control. Control over the supply and movement of materials is now keenly sought. Control over manufacturing equipment is also a goal, not just to maintain quality but to give flexibility in sequence and quantity. None of these objectives for improved performance is entirely a technical matter, although there is an increasing technical ability to influence all of them. To achieve their potential, they depend on competent people at all levels. Discussion with alert managers soon reveals that this is one of their major concerns. Either the people they have require more training, or they cannot hire the people with the abilities they need. This applies at all levels, and the availability of people with competence in manufacture is particularly low.