The first development of mechanical design principles can be traced back to the 1420s. In just the past 30 years or so, with the advent of CAE and CAD techniques, mechanical design has changed forever and encompasses a wide range of modern and still developing areas in engineering and applied science.

At a time when manufacturing is at its most competitive it is critical for professionals in the mechanical industries to have the most timely and authoritative information available. And it has never been so important for these professionals to dedicate their time to researching and learning new ways to design and implement efficient and cost-effective manufacturing. That's why since 1883 Industrial Press has devoted tremendous time and effort to recruiting well-respected and acclaimed authors who will help you do just that. From Ingenious Mechanisms—the classic and standard set of design references to die, gear, jig and fixture, and cam design to assembly automation to die making to plastics to HVAC to Mastercam Mill to metering pumps and piping systems to gear fabrication to a new technology for developing new and better products, Industrial Press offers a wide range of resources vital to the design and development of products, materials and machines.
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