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1 online resource (ix, 34 pages) : illustrations (some color), portraits (some color) |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Summary |
More than two decades ago, a commission of 17 MIT scientists and economists released a report, Made in America, which opened with the memorable phrase, "To live well, a nation must produce well." Is that still true? Or can the United States remain a preeminent nation while other countries increasingly make the products that once were made in America? These questions were at the center of a forum titled "Making Things: 21st Century Manufacturing and Design" held during the 2011 annual meeting of the National Academy of Engineering. In a wide-ranging and provocative conversation, seven leaders of business, government, and academia explored the many facets of manufacturing and design and outlined the many opportunities and responsibilities posed by manufacturing for the engineering profession. This book summarizes the discussions that took place during the 2011 forum. The report concludes with a forum agenda and each attendee's biography. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Prerequisites for success -- A high-tech approach to low-tech products -- Five lessons for the next generation -- Fostering impatience with the status quo -- Produce to protect -- Produce to live -- Creativity, confidence, and innovation -- Job creation -- The role of government -- The benefits of diversity -- The importance of K-12 education -- The global effects of local action. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Production engineering -- United States -- Design and construction -- Congresses.
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Production engineering. |
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United States. |
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Production engineering -- Economic aspects -- United States -- Congresses.
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Production engineering -- Economic aspects. |
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Engineering design -- United States -- Congresses.
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Engineering design. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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| Added Author |
Olson, Steve, 1956-
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National Academy of Engineering. Meeting (2011 : Washington, D.C.)
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Making Things: 21st Century Manufacturing and Design (2011 : Washington, D.C.). Making things. Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2012 9780309225595 (OCoLC)778907176 |
| ISBN |
9780309225601 (electronic book) |
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0309225604 (electronic book) |
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0309225590 |
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9780309225595 |
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