Sustainable materials, processes and production / Rob Thompson ; photography by Martin Thompson
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TextSeries: The manufacturing guidesPublication details: London Thames & Hudson 2013 Description: 224 s. ill. (chiefly col.) 24 cmISBN: 9780500290712 (pbk.)Other title: Manufacturing guides sustainable materials, processes and production [Other title]Subject(s): Manufacturing processes | Manufacturing processes -- Environmental aspects | Materials science | Production management -- Environmental aspects | Sustainable development | Hållbar utveckling | Materiallära | TillverkningsprocesserDDC classification: 620.1 Other classification: P | 620.1 | Ihb | Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Book (loan) | Gräsvik | 620.1 | Available | 080041486808 |
Includes bibliographical references and index
This is a reference guide for design students that provides an understanding of the environmental impact of materials, manufacturing processes and product lifecycles, and a guide on how to select and use them in an intelligent way. Divided into three easily referenced parts Materials, Processes and Lifecycle the book is packed with practical information and in-depth analysis on 15 materials, 14 processes and six production lifecycles. Each material, process or production lifecycle features a full technical description, concise notes for the designer on its suitability, efficiency, cost-effectiveness and environmental impact, and fully illustrated, step-by-step case studies showing a product, component or material being manufactured by a leading international supplier