Intented as a `primer' in manufacturing systems, this book concentrates
primarily on the technology that is applied on the shop floor to
automate the manufacturing process. Modern automation techniques are
placed in the context of manufacturing systems approaches and more
traditional production engineering approaches. This edition has been
updated with new material including sample course work, examination
questions and a comprehensively revised reading list. It provides a
clear account of steps to automation and covers all the essential
aspects of principle and application in an accessible way.