ABSTRACT

The first comprehensive reference on mechatronics, The Mechatronics Handbook was quickly embraced as the gold standard in the field. From washing machines, to coffeemakers, to cell phones, to the ubiquitous PC in almost every household, what, these days, doesn’t take advantage of mechatronics in its design and function? In the scant five years since the initial publication of the handbook, the latest generation of smart products has made this even more obvious.

Too much material to cover in a single volume

Originally a single-volume reference, the handbook has grown along with the field. The need for easy access to new material on rapid changes in technology, especially in computers and software, has made the single volume format unwieldy. The second edition is offered as two easily digestible books, making the material not only more accessible, but also more focused. Completely revised and updated, Robert Bishop’s seminal work is still the most exhaustive, state-of-the-art treatment of the field available.

Volume One: Overview of Mechatronics, Physical System Modeling, Mechatronic Sensors and Actuators
Volume Two: Mechatronic System Control, Computers and Logic Systems, Software and Data Acquisition
NEW Chapters Added to this Edition:
·         Mechatronics Engineering Curriculum Design
·         Motion Control Using SoftMotion Technology
·         Real-Time Monitoring and Control
·         Numerical Simulation
·         Micromechatronics and Microelectromechanical Motion Devices
·         Graphical System Design for Embedded Systems
·         Field-Programmable Gate Arrays
·         Graphical Programming for Field-Programmable Gate Arrays: Applications in Control and Mechatronics
·         Virtual Instrumentation Systems