Advances in Manufacturing

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Foreword for the Inaugural Issue

Kuang-di Xu   

  1. Chinese Academy of Engineering
  • Received:2012-05-16 Revised:2012-05-16 Online:2012-03-01 Published:2012-05-16
  • Contact: Honorary Chairman of the Governing Board of Chinese Academy of Engineering
  • About author:Vice Chairman of the 10th National Committee of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference;Honorary Chairman of the Governing Board of Chinese Academy of Engineering;President of the Chinese Society of Metals

Abstract: Manufacturing is a driving force for progress in human civilization and it is in turn driven by constant innovation. Advances in the modern era-from the steam engine and electrical engine to aerospace and aeronautical technologies and information technology-have helped contribute the rapid advancement of human civilization.