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Sustainable Manufacturing
Author(s): J. Paulo Davim
- Publisher: Wiley-ISTE
- Publication Date: 20 April 2010
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 246 pages
- ISBN-10: 1848212127
- ISBN-13: 9781848212121
Book Description
According to the NACFAM (National Council for Advanced Manufacturing, USA) Sustainable Manufacturing is defined “as the creation of manufactured products that use processes that are non-polluting, conserve energy and natural resources, and are economically sound and safe for employees, communities, and consumers.” The book covers Sustainable Manufacturing techniques such as materials and manufacturing for renewable energies; clean manufacturing technology; ecological manufacturing; energy-efficient manufacturing; remanufacturing; recycling of materials; environmentally conscious design and manufacturing processes; sustainable advanced manufacturing systems; manufacturability in sustainable product design; education and training for sustainable manufacturing.
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About the Author
J. Paulo Davim is Aggregate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Aveiro, Portugal and is Head of MACTRIB (Machining and Tribology Research Group). His main research interests include machining/manufacturing processes and tribology/surface engineering.
