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 The Science of Intelligent Machines
An International Journal
A Journal of IFAC, the International Federation of Automatic Control
Editors-in-Chief:
C. Melchiorri
See editorial board for all editors information
Description
Mechatronics is the synergistic combination of precision mechanical engineering, electronic control and systems
thinking in the design of products and manufacturing processes. It relates to the design of systems, devices and products aimed at achieving
an optimal balance between basic mechanical structure and its overall control. The purpose of this journal is to provide rapid publication
of topical papers featuring practical developments in mechatronics. It will cover a wide range of application areas including consumer
product design, instrumentation, manufacturing methods, computer integration and process and device control, and will attract a readership
from across the industrial and academic research spectrum. Particular importance will be attached to aspects of innovation in mechatronics
design philosophy which illustrate the benefits obtainable by an a priori integration of functionality with embedded microprocessor
control. A major item will be the design of machines, devices and systems possessing a degree of computer based intelligence. The journal
seeks to publish research progress in this field with an emphasis on the applied rather than the theoretical. It will also serve the
dual role of bringing greater recognition to this important area of engineering.
Mechatronics publishes the following types
of papers:
• Communications provide rapid publications of important new contributions.
• Articles should
describe original research of high quality and timeliness in the field of mechatronics.
• Reviews will generally be specially
commissioned although suggestions for topics and authors are welcomed.
• Book reviews of relevant titles are welcome.
For
more information on IFAC, the International Federation of Automatic Control, please visit their homepage:  http://www.ifac-control.org.
Bibliographic & ordering information
ISSN: 0957-4158
Imprint: PERGAMON
Commenced publication 1991
Subscriptions for the year 2008,
Volume 18,
10 issues
Institutional online access: ScienceDirect eSelect
For purchase of online access to this journal on ScienceDirect.
Institutional price: Order form
EUR 1,237 for European countries and Iran
USD 1,382 for all countries except Europe, Japan and Iran
JPY 164,100 for Japan
Associated personal price: Order form
JPY 11,300 for Japan
EUR 84 for European countries and Iran
USD 95 for all countries except Europe, Japan and Iran
Conditions of sale & ordering procedures, and links to our regional sales offices.
For an overview of recently-dispatched issues, see the Journal issue
dispatch dates
Audience
Practising engineers both in industry and academia who are involved in the design and/or manufacture of products using computer controlled mechanisms or electromechanical systems.
Impact factor of this journal
2006: 0.745
Journal Citation Reports® 2007, published by Thomson Scientific
607/577
Last update: 14 May 2008
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