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ADAM with IT International Journal (Editor: Prof. Ranky)

Alternative Energy Sources
Asian Manufacturing
Best Practice in Software Quality
Business Analysis & Improvement

Business Process Re-engineering Methods / Cases

Business Requirements Analysis
CGMP - Current Good Manufacturing Practice

CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing)

Collaborative Design & Manufacturing Engineering

Communication Skills
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Computer Graphics

Computer Networking / Internet / Network Simulation

Concept Car Design

Concurrent / Simultaneous Engineering / Integrated Eng...

Customer Requirements Analysis

Defining & Managing Requirements
Design & Innovation Methods, Tools & Use Cases

Design For Assembly, Manufacture, Quality, Safety, Harsh, and Other...

Design Of Experiments (DOE, Taguchi)

Digital Art and 3D Interactive Multimedia Resources

Digital Lifestyle

Digital Manufacturing / Assembly System Design

Disassembly / De-manufacturing
Electronic Assembly & Test

Engineering & Business Consulting

Engineering Management, Leadership & Teams

Enterprise Design Engineering

Experience New Cultures, People, Cities, Land...

Factory Automation
Factory Information Management
FIRST Robotics Competition Experience...

Flexible, Lean Manufacturing Cells, Systems & Automation

Global Competitiveness
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Health & Safety Engineering

Human Factors in Engineering
Humanoid Robotics
Industrial Design of Products
Industrial Ergonomics
Information Systems Auditing
Information Systems Management
Information Systems Principles

Innovation Methods & Tools

International Business
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Lego Mindstorm Robot Experience...
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Manufacturing in Asia
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Medical & Biomedical Engineering

Medical Device Engineering

Nanotechnology

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Nutritional Consulting

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Pharmaceutical Engineering

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Product Design & Development
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Production Control Methods & Software

Professional Quality Toys & Models

Project Management and Control

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Rapid Prototyping & Rapid Manufacturing

Reliability Analysis (Weibull)

Requirements Engineering

RFID (Radio Frequency ID)

Risk, Process, System Failure Risk Analysis & Management

Robotics

Safety Engineering

Seminars & Workshops, JIT (Just-in-time) eLearning

Sensor Technology & Smart Sensors

Service Industry Quality
Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Simulation

Six-Sigma Quality Engineering
Skills & Productivity
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Software Engineering (Object / Component-oriented…)

Statistical Quality Control
Strategic Management
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System Simulation
Systems Analysis, Modeling & Design
Team Effectiveness
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Telematics Engineering

Total Quality Management & Control

Virtual Factory Tours (with 2D and 3D interactive objects)

Visual Factory Design & Modeling

Warehouse Management
Web Design Using Standards
World Wide Web & Standards
Title: The Industrial Design Engineering Challenges of the Ford SYNus Concept Car
Author(s) / Editor: An Interview with Jose Paris, Exterior Designer, Ford Motor Company, USA. Interviews and Edited by Professor Paul G. Ranky, PhD, NJIT, USA
Description: This electronic publication is a professional quality DVD video of an in-depth, technical interview with Jose Paris, Exterior Designer, Industrial Designer, Ford Motor Company, USA, focusing on the industrial design, exterior and interior design, the integrated product / process / manufacturing / quality and safety design aspects of an exciting new concept car.
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Title: Land Rover Discovery Vehicle Stability Design Engineering Strategies and Solutions, Part 1 of 2 (DVD Video)
Author(s) / Editor: An Interview with Land Rover Discovery Managers and Design Engineers. Interviews and Edited by Professor Paul G. Ranky, PhD, NJIT, USA
Description: This electronic publication is a professional quality DVD video presentation by Land Rover Discovery vehicle stability engineering. The discussion topics and application examples in Part 1 (of this two part series)include the following: ABS related systems; The rolling chassais; Wheel speed, acceleration, rate of acceleration, sensing and computing tasks of the vehicle's on-board computer (the ECU, Electronic Control Unit); Four wheel traction control; Center differential control; Electronic rear-break pressure control using ECU controlled valves; Rear leveling system using electronically driven pneumatic pumps; Automatic detection and vehicle load monitoring; Active electronic cornering enhancement, and body roll-over control (... continued in Part 2).

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Title: Land Rover Discovery Vehicle Stability Design Engineering Strategies and Solutions, Part 2 of 2 (DVD Video)
Author(s) / Editor: An Interview with Land Rover Discovery Managers and Design Engineers. Interviews and Edited by Professor Paul G. Ranky, PhD, NJIT, USA
Description: This electronic publication is a professional quality DVD video presentation by Land Rover Discovery vehicle stability engineering. The discussion topics and application examples in Part 2 (of this two part series)include the following (... continued from Part 1): Active cornering enhancement methods & solutions; The Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE) system development requirements and the development process; The description and explanation of the hydraulic circuit of the ACE system; The use of accelerometers to detect numerous operating conditions to adjust the behavior of the vehicle; The ACE system software development team approach, and the way mechanical, electronic and software engineers work together in a team; Vehicle mechanical and electronic diagnostic solutions using software tools.

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Title: IMI-Norgren's Lean Factory & Business Process Re-engineering Project. An In-depth Technical Discussion and Virtual Factory Tour / Demonstration on Video (DVD video, and/or Optional 3D eBook)
Author(s) / Editor: Guy Dunkerley, Operations Director, IMI-Norgren at Kenilworth, UK, and Nick Norton, Principal Consultant at Nick Norton Associates, UK Interviews and Edited by Professor Paul G. Ranky, PhD, NJIT, USA
Description: This electronic publication is a professional quality DVD video presentation by Guy Dunkerley, Operations Director, IMI-Norgren, and Nick Norton, Principal Consultant. The presentation includes a full factory tour, covering every important manufacturing and assembly operation, and even some lean design considerations. We show the various work cells and processes, then we discuss the way the company, producing precision pneumatic valves, has changed to a lean and efficient factory. Several advanced manufacturing, assembly and process planning use cases are illustrated and discussed in detail. The principles presented apply to literally any industry. (There is an optional 3D eBook with this product covering further methods and well documented results.)

The 3D eBook publication, tested on hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students and professionals in the USA in the UK, EU and the Pacific Rim, is an excellent introduction to Business Process and Factory Re-engineering. It explains methods and practical aspects of different solutions. It discusses several basic principles, as the presenters take us on a guided factory re-engineering tour, explaining what they did, and why.

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Title: Lean & Flexible OKUMA, CHIRON & FANUC Integrated Manufacturing Cell Designs & Applications (DVD Video)
Author(s) / Editor: Interviews, Edited and Additional Material by Professor Paul G. Ranky, PhD, NJIT, USA
Description: This electronic publication is a professional quality DVD video presentation of lean, flexible, agile and reconfigurable manufacturing cell designs by OKUMA, CHIRON and FANUC robotics. The application examples include customized wheel hub CNC manufacturing, milling, turning, boring, inspection, cell networking, robotic handling and other computer controlled, advanced processes.

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Title: Multi - CAD Data Exchange Using ELYSIUM Methods and Solutions (DVD Video)
Author(s) / Editor: An In-depth Technical Interview with Peter Heath, Director, Product Development, ELYSIUM Inc., Southfield, Michigan, USA. Interviews and Edited by Professor Paul G. Ranky, PhD, NJIT, USA
Description: This electronic publication is a professional quality DVD video presentation by Peter Heath, Director, Product Development, ELYSIUM Inc., Southfield, MI, USA, focusing on the key challenges and benefits of multi-CAD data exchange solutions. The presentation includes several advanced CAD to CAD data exchange demonstrations and use cases, from the automotive and telecom industries, nevertheless the principles presented apply to literally any industry.

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Title: Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Integrated Digital Mocup (DMU) Using IBM/Dassault Systemes ENOVIA and CATIA Methods and Solutions (DVD Video)
Author(s) / Editor: Paul Silver, Manager, IBM PLM Solutions, and Gary Carne, Technical Support Engineer, IBM, USA. Interviews and Edited by Professor Paul G. Ranky, PhD, NJIT, USA
Description: This electronic publication is a professional quality DVD video presentation by Paul Silver, Manager, IBM PLM Solutions, and Gary Carne, Technical Support Engineer, IBM, USA, focusing on the key elements, and the benefits of Digital Mocup (DMU) within Dassault Systemes' PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) set of methods and software tools. The presentation includes several advanced digital product review, assembly, process planning and simulation use cases from the automotive industry, nevertheless the principles presented apply to literally any industry.

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Title: An Introduction to PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Using IBM Dassault Systemes Methods & Technology, Part 1 of 2 (DVD Video)
Author(s) / Editor: Peter Schmitt, PhD, VP / Marketing & Communications, Americas, IBM Dassault Systemes, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. Interviews and Edited by Professor Paul G. Ranky, PhD, NJIT, USA
Description: This electronic publication is a professional quality DVD video presentation by Peter Schmitt, PhD, VP / Marketing & Communications, Americas, IBM Dassault Systemes and DELMIA, focusing on the key elements, and the benefits of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management). The presentation includes several advanced use cases, mostly from the automotive industry, nevertheless the principles presented apply to literally any industry.

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Title: An Introduction to PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Using IBM Dassault Systemes Methods & Technology, Part 2 of 2 (DVD Video)
Author(s) / Editor: Peter Schmitt, PhD, VP / Marketing & Communications, Americas, IBM Dassault Systemes, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. Interviews and Edited by Professor Paul G. Ranky, PhD, NJIT, USA
Description: This electronic publication is a professional quality DVD video presentation by Peter Schmitt, PhD, VP / Marketing & Communications, Americas, IBM Dassault Systemes and DELMIA, focusing on the key elements, and the benefits of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management). The presentation includes several advanced use cases, mostly from the automotive industry, nevertheless the principles presented apply to literally any industry.

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Title: An Introduction to PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and Digital Manufacturing Using IBM Dassault Systemes, DELMIA PLM Methods & Solutions, Part 1 of 2 (DVD Video)
Author(s) / Editor: Dominic Anne, Director, DELMIA PLM Solutions, IBM Dassault Systemes, 92156 Suresnes Cedex - France. Interviews and Edited by Professor Paul G. Ranky, PhD, NJIT, USA
Description: This electronic publication is a professional quality DVD video presentation by Dominic Anne Director, IBM Dassault Systemes DELMIA PLM Solutions, Dassault Systemes and DELMIA, France, focusing on the key elements, and the benefits of Digital Manufacturing, within PLM (Product Lifecycle Management). The presentation includes several advanced product design, digital manufacturing, assembly and process planning and simulation use cases, mostly from the automotive industry, nevertheless the principles presented apply to literally any industry.

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Title: An Introduction to PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and Digital Manufacturing Using IBM Dassault Systemes, DELMIA PLM Methods & Solutions, Part 2 of 2 (DVD Video)
Author(s) / Editor: Dominic Anne, Director, DELMIA PLM Solutions, IBM Dassault Systemes, 92156 Suresnes Cedex - France. Interviews and Edited by Professor Paul G. Ranky, PhD, NJIT, USA
Description: This electronic publication is a professional quality DVD video presentation by Dominic Anne Director, IBM Dassault Systemes DELMIA PLM Solutions, Dassault Systemes and DELMIA, France, focusing on the key elements, and the benefits of Digital Manufacturing, within PLM (Product Lifecycle Management). The presentation includes several advanced product design, digital manufacturing, assembly and process planning and simulation use cases, mostly from the automotive industry, nevertheless the principles presented apply to literally any industry.

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Title: Intelligent Enterprise Design (DVD Video)
Author(s) / Editor: Peter T. Rayson, BSc, MSc, DSc, Associate Director, Head of Design and Process Innovation, Technology Innovation Centre, UCE Birmingham, United Kingdom. Interviews and Edited by Professor Paul G. Ranky, PhD, NJIT, USA USA
Description: This electronic publication is a professional quality DVD video presentation by Peter T. Rayson, Associate Director, Technology Innovation Centre, UCE Birmingham, UK. Dr. Rayson has over 30 years of professional experience in CAD, CAM, CAE, PLM (Product Lifecycle management), advanced manufacturing and automation, and collaborative digital enterprise design and management, primarily in the aerospace and in the machine tool industries. The discussion topics and application examples include a brief overview of past, current and future product, process and enterprise design principles and methods. Then he focuses on future challenges intelligent enterprise designers will have to face. Towards the second half of the video Dr. Rayson gives a novel insight of the way the global economy will require such resources in the future.
Title: Machine Intelligent Fixtureless Robotic Assembly & Joining Using Real-time Feedback Controlled Vision and Force Sensing FANUC Robots (DVD Video)
Author(s) / Editor: An In-depth Technical Discussion and Practical Demonstrations with Virgil R. Wilson, Senior Engineer, FANUC Robotics America, Inc., Rochester Hills, Michigan, USA. Interviews and Edited by Professor Paul G. Ranky, PhD, NJIT, USA
Description: This publication is a professional quality DVD video introducing and demonstrating various fixtureless, machine intelligent robotic assembly and joining solutions (also shown in slow motion video) using robot-integrated vision and force sensing. The in-depth technical interview and demonstrations also illustrate some robot control, cell networking and vision system programming related aspects of lean, flexible, and reconfigurable assembly cells using smart FANUC robots. Due to the many innovative and mind-triggering ideas shown and discussed, this DVD is also excellent for undergraduate / graduate education and research.
Title: Machine Intelligent and Reconfigurable Material Joining Cell Using Integrated Vision and Multi-arm Controlled FANUC Robots (DVD Video)
Author(s) / Editor: An In-depth Technical Discussion and Practical Demonstrations with Ryan R. Patterson, Jr., Senior District Manager, FANUC Robotics Central, FANUC Robotics America, Inc., Mason, Ohio, USA. Interviews and Edited by Professor Paul G. Ranky, PhD, NJIT, USA
Description: This publication is a professional quality DVD video introducing and demonstrating various fixtureless, machine intelligent joining methods and solutions using robot-integrated vision, force sensing, and multi-arm control.

The in-depth technical interview and demonstrations also illustrate some robot control, cell networking and programming related aspects of lean, flexible, and reconfigurable assembly and manufacturing using smart FANUC robots. Due to the many innovative and mind-triggering ideas shown and discussed, this DVD is also excellent for undergraduate / graduate education and research.

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