Provides a treatment of manufacturing that is both modern and quantitative. Delivers balanced coverage of the basic engineering materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, and composite materials). Coverage of recently developed manufacturing processes are continually added, keeping pace with the changes in the manufacturing industry. Contains comprehensive coverage of electronics manufacturing technologies, acknowledging the substantial increase in commercial importance of electronics products and their associated industries. Emphasizes the science of manufacturing. Incorporates greater use of mathematical models and quantitative problems than other manufacturing textbooks.