Intelligent Applications in a Material World Select Papers from IPMM-2001

ISBN: 0849314933

Author: Meech, John A.

Condition: New

Intelligence in a Materials World contains 87 refereed papers selected from those presented at the Third International Conference on Intelligent Processing and Manufacturing of Materials. The contents span the full scope of the field of materials production and manufacturing from all parts of the world. The focus of this book is on practical applications of intelligent hardware and software. Topics include:New Intelligent Software Methods and ModelsProduction of Raw MaterialsBiologically-Inspired SystemsSimulation and Design of New MaterialsAtomistic and Electronic ModelingWeb-based DesignMetrology and InstrumentationIntelligent Manufacturing SystemsAgent-based Large-Scale System SimulationEnvironmental SystemsPlanning and SchedulingApplications in Space ExplorationFinancial TransactionsMaterials FormingRolling and Sheet Metal SystemsMachining and Finishing ProcessesLanguage Recognition and CommunicationCross-Disciplinary ResearchThis book is an essential reference tool for individuals interested in applying state-of-the-art artificial Intelligence and its related modeling methods within areas that deal with materials production and manufacturing, from raw materials and ore to final consumer products.IPMM is an organization of over 400 individuals from over 45 countries who come together every two years to share in new ideas and applications that use intelligence (artificial or otherwise) to achieve new designs, novel planning methods, improved system optimization techniques, advanced process control or monitoring methods in different fields dealing with material science and engineering.