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ISBN 10: 1849960801
ISBN 13: 9781849960809 
Author: David Bradley

Mechatronics is a broad-based engineering discipline that is concerned with the integration of engineering concepts at the system level. As such, its impact is seen not in specific sections of technology, but in the way in which the technologies are integrated and merged at the system level from design to implementation. Mechatronics in Action’s case-study approach therefore provides the most effective means of illustrating how mechatronics can make products and systems more flexible, more responsive and possess higher levels of functionality than would otherwise be possible. The series of case studies serves to illustrate how a mechatronic approach has been used to achieve enhanced performance through the transfer of functionality from the mechanical domain to electronics and software. Educationally, case-based learning forms an important part of mechatronics course design and Mechatronics in Action not only provides readers with access to a range of case studies, and the experts’ view of these, but also offers case studies in course design and development to support tutors in making the best and most effective use of the technical coverage provided. Mechatronics in Action provides, in an easily accessible form, a means of increasing the understanding of the mechatronic concept, while giving both students and tutors substantial technical insight into how this concept has been developed and used.

Mechatronics in Action 1st Table of contents:

1. Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 What Is Mechatronics?
1.2.1 Mechatronics and Design Innovation
1.2.2 Mechatronics and Manufacturing
1.2.3 Mechatronics and Education
1.3 Mechatronics and a Sustainable Future
1.3.1 Sustainability
1.3.2 Mechatronics and Sustainability
1.4 The Book
References

2. Consumption to Contribution: Sustainable Technological Development Through Innovation
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Interpretation of Meaning for Sustainability and Innovation
2.3 Deconstructing Technological Innovation as a Driving Force for Sustainable Engineered Systems
2.4 Forecasting, Foresight and Technology Assessment
2.5 The Influence and Impact of Information and Communication Technologies
2.6 Consumption, Obsolescence and Moves Towards Future Proofing
2.7 Complexity Paradigms Within a Sustainability Context
2.8 Rationalising Material Selection and Processing
2.9 Conclusion – From Responsible Design to Resource Recovery
References

3. The “Revolution”: a Small Company Revived
3.1 Some History of the UK Industry-Academic Link, the “KTP”
3.2 Some Observations on the Acceptance of Computer-aided Engineering (CAE) in Smaller Companies
3.3 The Ducker Engineering Case Study
3.3.1 Problem or Opportunity?
3.3.2 The “Revolution”
3.3.3 Further Benefits Demonstrated in the CAE Application
3.4 Conclusions
References

4. A Mechatronic Design Process and Its Application
4.1 Introduction to Mechatronic Design
4.2 Mechatronic Design Process Model
4.3 A Mechatronic Case Study
4.3.1 Mechatronic System Design Problem Description
4.3.2 Design Concept Development
4.3.3 Detailed Design
4.3.4 Electronic Control Unit
4.4 Conclusions
References

5. A Mechatronic Design of a Circular Warp Knitting Machine
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Warp Knitting Cycle
5.3 Circular Warp Knitting Machine Concept
5.4 The Needle Reciprocating Mechanism
5.5 The Patterning Mechanism
5.5.1 Servo Motor Selection
5.6 The Prototype
5.6.1 Servo-controlled Needle Motion
5.6.2 The Yarn Feed Mechanism
5.6.3 Truncated-cone Optimisation
5.7 Conclusions
References

6. Mechatronics and the Motor Car
6.1 Background
6.1.1 Vehicle Mechatronic Systems
6.1.2 Drivers for Change
6.2 Engine Basics
6.3 The Mechanical Solution for Ignition Timing and Fuel Delivery
6.3.1 Traditional Mechanical Ignition Timing
6.3.2 Fuel Delivery – the Carburettor
6.4 The Mechatronic Solution to Engine Management
6.4.1 Sensors
6.4.2 Actuators
6.4.3 Processing
6.5 Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
6.5.1 Background to the Theory of Braking
6.5.2 ABS Components
6.5.3 ABS Diagnostics
6.6 Conclusions
References

7. Multi-mode Operations Marine Robotic Vehicle – a Mechatronics Case Study
7.1 Introduction
7.2 MPPT Ring System Overview
7.2.1 Main Features
7.2.2 The Virtual Underwater Laboratory
7.2.3 Architecture and Implementation
7.2.4 Imaging Sonar Simulator
7.2.5 Laboratory Configuration
7.3 University of Limerick (UL) Thrusted Pontoon/ROV
7.3.1 Base Vehicle
7.3.2 High-resolution Imaging Tool Skid
7.3.3 Onboard Electronics and Computer Control
7.3.4 Fault Tolerant Thruster Control
7.3.5 Autotuning of Low-level Controllers
7.3.6 High Frequency Sonar Enabling at Seabed Operation
7.3.7 Interchangeable Inshore and Deep Water Winch System
7.4 System Testing
7.5 Conclusions
References

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