Designed to introduce new technologies to students, instructors, manufacturing engineers, supervisors and managers, this ready reference includes many new manufacturing technologies for those who do not have time to undertake the necessary research. Each topic addresses the following points: <ul><li> a brief description of the technology and where it is used <li> the underlying theory and principles and how the technology works <li> where the technology can be used and what conventional process it may replace <li> the requirements necessary to make it work and some possible pitfalls <li> advantages and disadvantages <li> successful application areas. </ul><p>This state-of-the-art book is sure to be an effective resource for anyone wanting to stay up to date with the very latest technologies in manufacturing.