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This open access book explores the strategic importance and advantages of adopting multidisciplinary and multiscalar approaches of inquiry and intervention with respect to the built environment, based on principles of sustainability and circular economy strategies. A series of key challenges are considered in depth from a multidisciplinary perspective, spanning engineering, architecture, and regional and urban economics. These challenges include strategies to relaunch socioeconomic development through regenerative processes, the regeneration of urban spaces from the perspective of resilience, the development and deployment of innovative products and processes in the construction sector in order to comply more fully with the principles of sustainability and circularity, and the development of multiscale approaches to enhance the performance of both the existing building stock and new buildings. The book offers a rich selection of conceptual, empirical, methodological, technical, and case study/project-based research. It will be of value for all who have an interest in regeneration of the built environment from a circular economy perspective.

This book discusses the papers presented at Conference ISPEM 2023 which was organized by Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Liverpool John Moores University, and University of Minho. The conference gave an opportunity to exchange experiences in intelligent systems and tools in production, and maintenance, especially its practical application.

Acoustic Microscopy Equipment Production 1. Market Overview: The global market for acoustic microscopy equipment production has been witnessing significant growth over the past decade. Acoustic microscopy is a non-destructive imaging technology used in various industries, such as electronics, materials science, and life sciences. The market's growth can be attributed to increasing quality control demands, technological advancements, and the expansion of industries where acoustic microscopy is applicable. Market Size (2022): Approximately $350 million Projected Compound Annual Average Growth Rate (CAAGR): 7.5% (2022-2027) 2. Market Segmentation: The acoustic microscopy equipment production market can be segmented into the following categories: a. Type of Microscope • Scanning Acoustic Microscopes (SAM) • C-mode Scanning Acoustic Microscopes • Non-Contact Acoustic Microscopes (NCAM) • Others b. Industry Application • Electronics • Materials Science • Life Sciences • Semiconductor • Automotive • Aerospace • Others c. Region • North America • Europe • Asia-Pacific • Latin America • Middle East & Africa 3. Regional Analysis: • North America: Holds a significant market share due to a strong presence of electronics and semiconductor industries. • Europe: Witnessing growth in materials science and life sciences applications. • Asia-Pacific: Emerging as a manufacturing hub for electronics and semiconductors, driving market growth. • Latin America and Middle East & Africa: Showing potential due to increased investment in research and development. 4. Market Drivers: • Technological Advancements: Continuous innovation in imaging technologies and data analysis. • Quality Control Demands: Increasing focus on product quality and reliability. • Growing Semiconductor Industry: Increasing usage of acoustic microscopy for defect analysis. • Emerging Medical and Life Sciences Applications: Expanding applications in healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. 5. Market Challenges: • High Initial Investment: Acoustic microscopy equipment can be costly. • Complexity of Data Analysis: Requires skilled operators for accurate results. • Market Competition: A growing number of players entering the market. • Economic Uncertainty: Market fluctuations due to economic factors. 6. Opportunities: • Miniaturization Trends: Opportunities for compact and portable acoustic microscopes. • Automation: Increasing demand for automated inspection systems. • Expansion in Emerging Markets: Untapped potential in regions like Asia-Pacific. • Cross-Industry Collaboration: Synergies between various industries can lead to new applications. 7. Future Outlook: The global acoustic microscopy equipment production market is poised for significant growth, driven by technological advancements, increased quality control demands, and the expanding scope of applications. The market is expected to reach a value of approximately $550 million by 2027, with a projected CAAGR of 7.5%. Conclusion: The global acoustic microscopy equipment production market offers substantial growth opportunities across various industries and regions. With technological advancements and increased quality control requirements, this market is expected to maintain a healthy growth rate in the coming years, making it an attractive investment for both existing and new players in the industry. Companies that focus on innovation, automation, and global expansion are likely to thrive in this dynamic market.

Applications of Computer Vision in Fashion and Textiles provides a systematic and comprehensive discussion of three key areas that are taking advantage of developments in computer vision technology, namely textile defect detection and quality control, fashion recognition and 3D modeling, and 2D and 3D human body modeling for improving clothing fit. It introduces the fundamentals of computer vision techniques for fashion and textile applications, also reviewing computer vision techniques for textile quality control, including chapters on wavelet transforms, Gibor filters, Fourier transforms, and neural network techniques. Final sections cover recognition, modeling, retrieval technologies and advanced human shape modeling techniques. The book is essential reading for scientists and researchers working in the field of fashion production, quality assurance, product development, textiles, fashion supply chain managers, R&D professionals and managers in the textile industry. - Explores computer vision technology with reference to improving budget, quality and schedule control in textile manufacturing - Provides a thorough understanding of the role of computer vision in developing intelligent systems for the fashion and textiles industries - Elucidates the connections between human body modeling technology and intelligent manufacturing systems

Technical yarns are produced for the manufacture of technical textiles. As the range of technical textiles is rapidly increasing, an understanding of the range of yarns available and their properties is important, in order to be able to meet the requirements of the intended end-use.Part one of the book begins by reviewing the advances in yarn production. Topics examine the advances in textile yarn spinning, modification of textile yarn structures, yarn hairiness and its reduction and coatings for technical textile yarns. The second group of chapters describes the range of technical yarns, such as electro-conductive textile yarns, novel yarns and plasma treated yarns for biomedical applications. Technical sewing threads and biodegradable textile yarns are also discussed.Technical textile yarns provides essential reading for yarn and fabric manufacturers, textile scientists, technicians, engineers and technologists, covering a wide range of areas within textile applications. This book will also be an important information source for academics and students. - Provides a comprehensive overview of the variety of technical textile yarns available along with individual characteristics and production methods - Documents advances in textile yarn spinning and texturising featuring compact, rotor and friction spinning - Assesses different types of technical yarns including plasma-treated yarns for biomedical applications and hybrid yarns for thermoplastic composites

Revised editon of: Fashion: the industry and its careers / Michele M. Granger. 2012