This is the second volume in the series "Mathematics in Industrial Prob-
lems." The motivation for both volumes is to foster inter action between
Industry and Mathematics at the "grass roots"; that is at the level of
spe- cific problems. These problems come from Industry: they arise from
models developed by the industrial scientists in venture directed at the
manufac- ture of new or improved products. At the same time, these
problems have the potential for mathematical challenge and novelty. To
identify such problems, I have visited industries and had discussions
with their scientists. Some of the scientists have subsequently
presented their problems in the IMA seminar on Industrial Problems. The
book is based on questions raised in the seminar and subsequent
discussions. Each chapter is devoted to one of the talks and is
self-contained. The chap- ters usually provide references to the
mathematical literat ure and a list of open problems which are of
interest to the industrial scientists. For some problems partial
solution is indicated brießy. The last chapter of the book contains a
short description of solutions to some of the problems raised in the
first volume, as weIl as references to papers in which such solutions
have been published. The experience of the last two years demonstrates a
growing fruitful interaction between Industry and Mathematics. This
interaction benefits Industry by increasing the mathematical knowledge
and ideas brought to bear upon its concern, and benefits Mathematics
through the infusion of exciting new problems.