Advanced Materials: Source Book
Published in November 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-1-85617-081-9 (ISBN)
Description
Please note this is a Short Discount Publication. Advanced Materials 1991/1992 provides you with an easily accessible, up-to-date overview of the advanced materials industry, concentrating on the most important advances in the ceramics, composites and plastics industries. New market opportunities are continually being created as significant developments occur in the fields of ceramics, composites and plastics. Advanced Materials 1991/1992 studies such developments with the aid of experts in each of these fields and highlights trends which have emerged, both in terms of technological developments and commercial activities. The information in The Source Book is presented in three cross-referenced sections, with a full list of contact names and addresses and more detailed information such as company size and activity available in the Directory. With over 1,000 companies, organizations and R&D Centres listed, Advanced Materials 1991/1992 is the most up-to-date source of information around today. The Source Book and Directory are available separately, but are integrally linked.
The layout of the main chapters, the indices and the Directory has been designed so that the reader may easily search through cross-referencing in both volumes for any information required.
The layout of the main chapters, the indices and the Directory has been designed so that the reader may easily search through cross-referencing in both volumes for any information required.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85617-081-9 (9781856170819)
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E-Book
10/2013
Elsevier
€54.95
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Content
The Source Book - Executive Summary - an overview of developments in the industry, with details of any trends which have emerged, both in terms of technological developments and commercial activities. Also included are opportunities for, and threats to, companies involved in each industry, as are current and future applications which are of particular importance. Indications are given as to where the industry is currently focusing and where it will focus in the future. Section 3 considers the markets for the relevant industry, discussing the size of and the rate of growth of current and future markets. Trends and inconsistencies in published market reports are also commented on. Sections 4-8 cover technological developments in materials, applications, processing methods and equipment. Sections 8-10 look at testing and standards; health, safety and the environment, and fundamental research. Section 11 discusses commercial activity within each industry [the formation of new companies, expansions and investments, joint ventures, takeovers and mergers, restructuring, name changes and relocation]. Chapter 4 is a summary of the information presented in the preceding chapters, highlighting areas of particular interest and commenting on common trends or differences between the three industries. Chapter 5 is a comprehensive index in two parts. 1 - an index of companies and organizations and 2 - an index of materials, products, applications and equipment. This chapter also forms an integral link between the information presented in the Source Book and that contained in the Directory.