Technology Guide

1. Front Matter

   Pages I-XIII

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2. Introduction

   1. Technologies and the future

      • Axel Zweck

      Pages 1-5

3. Materials and components

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 6-7

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   2. Metals

      • Uwe Glatzel, Rainer Völkl

      Pages 8-13

   3. Ceramics

      • Alexander Michaelis

      Pages 14-17

   4. Polymers

      • Franz Brandstetter, Jens Assmann

      Pages 18-23

   5. Composite materials

      • Peter Elsner, Frank Henning, Kay André Weidenmann

      Pages 24-29

   6. Renewable resources

      • Torsten Gabriel

      Pages 30-33

   7. Wood processing

      • Raoul Klingner, Tobias Zimmermann

      Pages 34-37

   8. Nanomaterials

      • Wolfgang Luther

      Pages 38-41

   9. Surface and coating technologies

      • Günter Bräuer, Simone Kondruweit

      Pages 42-47

   10. Intelligent materials

       • Holger Hanselka, Jürgen Nuffer

       Pages 48-51

   11. Testing of materials and structures

       • Alexander Wanner

       Pages 52-55

   12. Materials simulation

       • Peter Gumbsch, Thomas Goetz

       Pages 56-59

   13. Self-organisation

       • Heinz Eickenbusch, Gunther Hasse

       Pages 60-63

4. Electronics and photonics

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 64-65

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   2. Semiconductor technologies

      • Leif Brand, Andreas Hoffknecht, Oliver Krauss

      Pages 66-71

   3. Microsystems technology

      • Lars Heinze, Bernhard Wybranski, Lutz-Günter John, Gabi Fernholz

      Pages 72-77

   4. Power electronics

      • Leo Lorenz, Anton Mauder

      Pages 78-83

   5. Polymer electronics

      • Wolfgang Clemens

      Pages 84-87

Use this TECHNOLOGY GUIDE to…

…find descriptions of today’s most essential global technologies, clearly structured and simply explained in over 100 expert contributions;

…gain an understanding of the principles behind each technology, – the latest applications, the challenges ahead, and future trends;

…see how and where technologies and topics are interlinked, with cross-references and further sources of information;

…broaden your general knowledge of technology, presented in a comprehensive reference format that invites even the casual reader to explore the stimulating innovative ideas it contains.

This guide is a useful companion for readers with a lively interest in technology. It serves as a reference work for corporate and public-sector decision makers, as well as those involved in media and government.

• Natur
• Technologie
• communication
• electronics
• environment
• future trends
• global technologies
• materials
• production
• safety
• technology
• technology trends
• transport

From the reviews: “This book discusses the production, sustainability, environmental, and ethical issues associated with applications of technology. Full of colorful graphics and illustrations plus extensive Internet links to additional information … . the chapter sections are organized by principles, applications, trends, and prospects. This consistent organization helps readers more easily understand unfamiliar topics. This guide provides current and broad overviews of technology. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and two-year technical program students.” (J. M. Scaramozzino, Choice, Vol. 47 (4), December, 2009) Aus den Rezensionen: “... Bei der englischen Übersetzung und Neubearbeitung ‘Technology Guide‘ ist alles ... besser geworden: Text, Gestaltung, Struktur und Bebilderung dieser transdisziplinären Zusammenarbeit ist einfach hervorragend. Dieses Buch ist der Versuch einer rnehrdimensionalen Vernetzung der wichtigsten Technologien. ... Das Buch ist eine ‘Tour d’horizon‘ der Sonderklasse. Es ist kapitelweise zu lesen und sollte jederzeit griffbereit sein. Alle Bilder, Grafiken und Darstellungen sind farbig und wirklich wissensvermittelnd. Das ‘Lesebuch‘ legt man nicht gerne aus der Hand. ... ein Nachschlagewerk der Kategorie: Muss man haben!“ (http://www.wissenschaft-online.de/sixcms/detail.php?id=1023580&_druckversion=%201) "The work is beautifully presented in a highly accessible format. It is a most important publication that will no-doubt help to demystify "technology" in modern society." Professor Leon Liebenberg

• Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Munich, Germany

  Hans-Jörg Bullinger

Prof Bullinger is head of the German Fraunhofer Gesellschaft. (The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft undertakes applied research of direct utility to private and public enterprise and of wide benefit to society.)

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