Written to educate readers about recent advances in the area of new materials used in making products. Materials and their properties usually limit the component designer.<br /> * Presents information about all of these advanced materials that enable products to be designed in a new way<br /> * Provides a cost effective way for the design engineer to become acquainted with new materials<br /> * The material expert benefits by being aware of the latest development in all these areas so he/she can focus on further improvements