Download or read book Life-Cycle Management of Machines and Mechanisms written by Jörg Niemann and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-08-20 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains the description of machines and systems as investments goods in production. These machines have a technological and economical life cycle over the time used. By explaining the paradigms of life cycle management, the book describes how the life cycle of such investment goods can be designed, operated and optimized to deliver maximum benefit in industrial environment. Additional examples from industry including case studies and calculations demonstrate practical applications and deliver benefit not only for academic or educational purpose but also for industrial practitioners.