This most current book on cadcam is designed for the undergraduate curricula on the topic the importance of which has been recognized by universities and industries alike. New to the second edition : enhanced coverage on cad : topics such as free form surfaces rapid prototyping mathematical representation of curves expanded constraint-based modeling using autodesk inventor added part program simulations computer-aided part programming using mastercam the industry standard cam programming system is added expanded explanations on : automated guided vehicle systems (agvs) with details of system design robots and their applications - sensors grippers system design for robot cells robot programming languages fms by adding details on flexibility concepts system layouts and developing the system concepts new chapter on computer integrated manufacturing (cim) an appendix providing urls of related informative web sites. Other key features : the only book that presents comprehensive and balanced coverage of both cad and cam latest information on cad and cam standards obtained from the manufacturers and actual users. - from Amzon