Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing

The manufacturing industry is a cornerstone of national economy and people’s livelihood. These technologies include artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, lean manufacturing, robotics, automation, 3D printing, nanotechnology, industrial Internet of things, and augmented reality. This book provides a comprehensive, illuminating introduction to emerging technologies in manufacturing. The authors discuss each emerging technology in depth and describe how manufacturing organizations are adopting it. Coverage includes artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, lean manufacturing, robotics, automation, 3D printing, nanotechnology, industrial Internet of things, and augmented reality.