Manufacturing and M Guide - Resources and Review

Illustrated article on the use of bone and antler in the Saxon period.
 
Society founded in 1871 to promote the advancement of electrical, manufacturing, and information engineering, and to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and ideas.
 
Description of an experiment to reconstruct the Anglo
Saxon and Viking art of making charcoal by controlled wood burning in a specially constructed clamp.
 
A database of bibliographic information for manufacturing and related areas. It covers items in well over 500 niche and mainstream journals and magazines, and also details of books, videos and conference proceedings. Topics include environmental and quality management, product development, manufacturing systems and processes, applied technologies, maintenance, monitoring and inspection.
 
Microengineering refers to the technologies and practice of making three
dimensional structures and devices with dimensions in the order of micrometers. This document introduces three of the micromachining techniques that are in use or under development: silicon micromachining, the Excimer laser and LIGA.
 
Specialist group within the School of Manufacturing, Materials, and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Plymouth. The Centre was founded in 1987 to focus on the provision of advanced courses in polymer composite materials manufacture and applications. ACMC's activities now encompass research and development, short courses, consultancy, and undergraduate and postgraduate short courses.
 
Full text of documents connected with the Government initiative to explore what contribution science, engineering and technology can make to the competitiveness of UK business. Headings includes chemicals, construction, defence and aerospace, energy, financial services, agriculture, horticulture and forestry, food and drink, health and life sciences, IT, electronics and communications, leisure and learning, manufacturing, production and business processes, marine, materials, natural resources and environment, retail and distribution, and transport.
 
Contains time series information relating to the manufacturing industry in various countries, compiled on an annual basis and dating from 1963
1994. For industry in the manufacturing sector, data have been collected for the following main economic indicators: number of establishments; employment; wages and salaries paid to employees; output; value added; gross fixed capital formulation; number of females employed and index numbers of industrial production. Registration required.
 
Short article on Anglo
Saxon and Viking use of various types of pottery for producing domestic implements and tools.
 
Discussion of the role of leather and its production in the Saxon period.
 
Set of annotated links to online courses, course descriptions, tutorials, assignments, tests and other materials used in the teaching of civil and industrial engineering.
 
Monthly publication presenting new ideas in technology for mechanical, materials, electrical, electronic, and process engineers. Past issues are accessible by date or via a subject listing which includes bearings, CAD and design software, fluid power, motors and drives, and sensors.
 
International daily business news service covering the metals and recycling industries, with up
to-date prices of 1,700 industrial materials. Covers metals markets from mining to production, distribution to manufacturing, recycling to reuse.
 
Article about Saxon housing and furniture which discusses types of buildings, materials and construction.
 
A non
profit organisation of over 280 leading US industrial companies.
 
Short article on Anglo
Saxon and Viking stoneworking, particularly for churches and gravestones.
 
Illustrated article on the importance of timber to the Anglo
Saxons and Vikings.
 
Professional refereed international technical research and development journal intended to contribute to the research and development activities of the academic, professional engineering and management communities.
 
The SME (founded in 1932) is an international professional society dedicated to serving its members and the manufacturing community through advancement of professionalism, knowledge, and learning.
 
Links to over 1100 annotated and evaluated online resources relevant to mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering.
 
Links to over 400 annotated and evaluated online resources relevant to manufacturing operations and systems.
 
Links to over 200 annotated and evaluated online resources relevant to manufacturing product and process design.
 
Society which aims to increase understanding and knowledge of behavior and properties of iron and steel, the manufacturing practices for extracting, refining, producing and fabricating; and the development of new or improved metals.
 
Set of links to selected, evaluated and annotated Internet resources relevant to operation management.
 
Directory of US manufacturers, including an index to over 120,000 brand names.
 
UK magazine for product design engineers and machine builders, covering news and information on bearings, gears, brakes, clutches, materials, drives, motors, CAD, fasteners, adhesives, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, seals, valves, pumps, PLCs, conveyors.
 
The British Glass Manufacturers Confederation started operations in 1988, with the objective of becoming the focal point of the glass industry's activities. It carries out research for companies and has been involved in cooperative projects sponsored by the Department of Trade and Industry.
 
Illustrated article on the use and production of glass by the Saxons and Vikings.
 
Aims to provide a complete source of information for industry and those services related to manufacturing. Includes newsgroups, articles and newsletters as well as product links. US orientation.
 
Internet reference point for casting buyers, foundries, foundry consumable and machinery suppliers, with news, enquiries, exhibitions, conferences, a discussion forum, trade associations, suppliers and recruitment opportunities.
 
A multi
disciplinary professional and technical society concerned with research and development, design, manufacture, and measurement of high accuracy components and systems. ASPE activities encompass relevant aspects of mechanical, electronic, optical and production engineering, physics, chemistry, and computer and materials science. Membership is open to anyone interested in any aspect of precision engineering.
 
Provides access to a database of UK
relevant business information, products, services, and organisations. Areas covered include corporate, finance, marketing, sales, technology, and human resources. Also houses 'BigBuzz', an interactive business magazine. Resources are arranged alphabetically, by county or region, or can be searched for directly.
 
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