TITLE

But what is it good for?

AUTHOR(S)

Budimir, Miles

PUB. DATE

January 2002

SOURCE

Machine Design;1/24/2002, Vol. 74 Issue 2, pS8

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Comments on intelligent design and motion control trends in machine design. Emergence of computing system in processors; Information on miniaturization of machines; Discussion on developments in photonics.

ACCESSION #

7184904

Tags: MACHINE design;  MOTION control devices;  MINIATURE electronic equipment;  PHOTONICS

 

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