Mechatronic Components. Roadmap to Design

Table of Contents

1. Mechatronics: A Brief History
2. Use of This Book: Roadmap to Design
3. Calculation of Mechanical Properties
4. Mechanical Failure Modes
5. Materials Properties
6. Manufacturing Processes
7. Machine Elements
8. Design and Analysis Programs
9. Assembly Processes
10. Electronic Components
11. Actuators
13. Signal Processing
14. Controls Theory and Applications
15. Design and Simulation Softwares
16. Case Studies
17. Index

Authors

Emin Faruk Kececi Associate Professor of Mechatronics, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (ITU) and Department Head of Mechanical Engineering, Abdullah Gul University, Kayseri, Turkey. Professor of Mechatronics at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Abdullah Gul University, Kayseri, Turkey. Dr. Kececi received his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from ITU and Duke University in 1996 and 1999 respectively and he received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from University of Virginia in 2003. His current research focuses on mobile robots and medical robotics as well as directing the AGU-MAKE, Maker Space. Dr. Kececi has edited 2 books in 2015 which are published by ASME, titled as Mobile Robots for Dynamic Environments and Design and Prototypes of Mobile Robots. Dr. Kececi also served as a member of the Editorial Board of Robotica. Affiliations and Expertise Professor of Mechatronics, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Abdullah Gul University, Kayseri, Turkey. Robotics, mechatronics, machine design and controls.