Concurrent engineering as a concept involves the simultaneous development of the engineering design, and the integration of the processes necessary to produce that design with input from the financial and marketing functions and ultimately the customer, to ensure that the final product matches the market need. This text covers the part of the concurrent engineering process that engineers are most involved with - product development, manufacturing, and assembly. The authors cover many aspects of IPPD beginning with basics and spending much time on research before discussing specific real world...