Computer Integrated Electronics Manufacturing and Testing

This informative book describes the computer integrated manufacturing and testing process as it relates to the electronics industry-focusing on such important areas as printed wiring boards, networking, automatic assembly, surface mount technology, tape automated bonding, bar coding, and electro-static discharge. Treating both basic and advanced topics, Computer Integrated Electronics Manufacturing and Testing covers specialized manufacturing processes ... examines the life cycle of a product, from concept and design to manufacturing and testing through maintenance and field service ... studies the effects of group work ethics as a factor in the success equation ... considers the importance of product quality . . . discusses Computer Integrated Manufacturing ... explores Artificial Intelligence and its relation to manufacturing ... contains end-of-chapter references, charts, over 100 photographs, and detailed appendixes that list definitions, abbreviations, and industry buzz words ... plus more. Timely, comprehensive, and highly practical, the volume is an ideal resource for all engineers involved in computer integrated electronics manufacturing and testing.