Industrial & Manufacturing

How do today's most successful tech companies - Amazon, Google, Facebook - design, develop, and deploy the products that have earned the love of literally billions of people around the world? Find out....

Help transform your business and innovate like the world's top tech companies!

Even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure out which light switch or oven burner to turn on, or whether to push, pull, or slide a door. The Design of Everyday Things shows that good, usable design is possible....

In April 1956, a refitted oil tanker carried 58 shipping containers from Newark to Houston....

Under the aegis of machine learning in our data-driven machine age, computers are programming themselves and solving an extraordinary range of problems....

In this classic text, Taiichi Ohno—inventor of the Toyota Production System and Lean manufacturing—shares the genius that sets him apart as one of the most disciplined and creative thinkers of our time....

Surprising rules for successful monetization....

In this New Thought classic, Atkinson looks at the law of attraction in the thought world....

Creative Selection recounts the life of one of the few who worked behind the scenes, a highly respected software engineer who worked in the final years of the Steve Jobs era - the Golden Age of Apple....

Rare Earth Frontiers is a work of human geography that serves to demystify the powerful elements that make possible the miniaturization of electronics, green energy and medical technologies, and essential telecommunications and defense systems....

"Conquer the CWI Part A Exam: Your Guide to Passing the Certified Welding Inspector Fundamentals Exam" is a comprehensive study guide designed to ...

The best-selling author of Inside Steve's Brain profiles Apple's legendary chief designer, Jonathan Ive....

The audio edition of this Shingo Prize-winning bestseller provides critical insights and approaches to make any lean transformation an ongoing success.

"Conquer the CWI Part C Exam: Your Guide to Passing the Certified Welding Inspector Code Book Exam" is an essential study guide designed to help ...

This practical guide explains how you can apply key principles in psychology to build products and experiences that are more intuitive and human-centered....

K. Eric Drexler is the founding father of nanotechnology - the science of engineering on a molecular level....

"Conquer the HVAC Exam: Your Guide to Success in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning" is a comprehensive study guide tailored for aspiring ...

The World in a Grain is the compelling true story of the hugely important and diminishing natural resource that grows more essential every day, and of the people who mine it, sell it, build with it - and sometimes, even kill for it....

Did you ever want to start 3D printing but think it might be too difficult to learn? Do you feel that the subject matter is overly technical and possibly out of reach? Or do you believe that it would be just too complicated to even get started?

One of Michiko Kakutani's (New York Times) top 10 books of 2016. A funny thing happened on the way to the digital utopia. We've begun to fall back in love with the very analog goods and ideas the tech gurus insisted that we no longer needed....

Leaders on projects should be the chief people officers (CPO) of their teams. This position does a less physical work and more mentoring of others ...

Take a tour with the author inside more than 30 world-class facilities to experience the most remarkable innovations and highly sophisticated robotics and automation in action. Capture a front-row seat to top-brand, big-budget manufacturing in action with complex machines....

Finally, we are learning that simplicity equals sanity. We’re rebelling against technology that’s too complicated, DVD players with too many menus, and software accompanied by 75-megabyte “read me” manuals....

A just culture is a culture of trust, learning, and accountability. This third edition offers new material on restorative justice and ideas about why your people may be breaking rules....

From the humble garden lawnmower to the ear-splitting electric guitar, James May returns with a typically wacky account of what makes these great machines work, one piece at a time....

Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, engineer, or digital pioneer, this handbook is your essential guide to mastering digital twin technology. Discover how to seamlessly integrate CAD, CAE, PLM, ERP, and IoT tools throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept to production and beyond. This book offers practical insights to transform your approach to design, engineering, simulation, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing.

Domine el campo de la maquinaria industrial: Una guía completa para carreras como mecánicos de maquinaria, trabajadores de mantenimiento y millwrights es el recurso definitivo para quienes desean dominar las habilidades necesarias para destacar en esta industria dinámica y esencial. Esta guía profundiza en las funciones clave de los mecánicos de maquinaria, los trabajadores de mantenimiento y los millwrights, centrándose en el mantenimiento, la reparación y la optimización de equipos industriales. A través de explicaciones detalladas, los lectores adquieren conocimientos prácticos...

Conquer the Industrial Machinery Field: A Comprehensive Guide to Careers as Machinery Mechanics, Maintenance Workers, and Millwrights is your definitive resource for mastering the skills needed to excel in this dynamic and essential industry. This guide explores the critical roles of machinery mechanics, maintenance workers, and millwrights in maintaining, repairing, and optimizing industrial equipment. Through detailed explanations, readers gain insights into the tools and techniques used to troubleshoot complex machinery issues, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure the smooth ...

Domine el campo del mecanizado de metales y plásticos: Su guía para una carrera profesional configurando y operando equipos que cortan, moldean y dan forma a materiales o piezas de metal y plástico es un recurso imprescindible para quienes deseen ingresar o avanzar en el mundo del mecanizado. Esta guía completa ofrece una visión profunda de las habilidades, herramientas y técnicas esenciales para destacar en esta emocionante profesión. Desde el uso de máquinas tradicionales como tornos y fresadoras hasta la aplicación de tecnologías avanzadas como la programación CNC y la ...

Conquer the Metal and Plastic Machining Field: Your Guide to a Career Setting Up and Operating Equipment That Cuts, Shapes, and Forms Metal and Plastic Materials or Pieces is an essential resource for anyone seeking to enter or advance in the machining field. This comprehensive guide provides a detailed overview of the skills, tools, and techniques needed to excel in this dynamic profession. From mastering traditional machines like lathes and mills to understanding cutting-edge technologies like CNC programming and automation, this book prepares readers for success in today’s ...