This monograph presents the fundamentals as well as the application techniques of servo control systems, which are a key element of Mechatronics. The industrial applications and problems of Mechatronic Servo System Control are demonstrated as well as its theoretical and applicable solutions. The book is unique in its kind in converting a know-how only suitable for special situations until now into a more universal technology. This introductory monograph is aiming at students and engineers who are involved in the field of Mechatronics and Robotics.

An international range of contributors discuss the fundamental issues faced by the Japanese business and economic system after emerging from ten years of post bubble recession. Their conclusions combine to show a future path for Japan and how global markets will be affected.

In order to regain its competitiveness, Japan is restructuring and globalizing its business and economics system, as well as other aspects of society. How it is resolving this is of huge interest to its global trading partners. With contributions from well-known North American and Japanese academics, this book discusses these issues from historical, analytical and empirical perspectives.