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  • Handbook of Footwear Design and Manufacture

    Edited by A. Luximon ...
    Series series The Textile Institute Book Series
    Handbook of Footwear Design and Manufacture, Second Edition, is a fully updated, expanded guide on the theories, processes, methodologies and technologies surrounding the footwear supply chain. Topics discussed include engineering design methodology, reducing manufacturing waste, footwear advertisement, emerging imaging technology, advice on the optimization of manufacturing processes for ... Read more

    $224.99 USD

  • Handbook of Footwear Design and Manufacture

    Edited by A. Luximon ...
    Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
    Understanding footwear design and manufacture is vital for improving the functionality, aesthetics and marketability of a product. The Handbook of footwear design and manufacture provides a comprehensive review of footwear production and design and explores how these processes are used across a variety of application areas.Part one, an introductory section, reviews the fundamentals of footwear ... Read more

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