Manufacturing

Best manufacturing books and tools

Resources for Manufacturing under Engineering. Pair these picks with articles on thestemprofessor.com.

• Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (Kalpakjian & Schmid) — Comprehensive manufacturing processes text.
• Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing (Mikell Groover) — Processes, materials, and automation survey.
• The Goal (Eliyahu Goldratt) — Operations and lean manufacturing novel.
• Introduction to Manufacturing Processes (Mikell Groover) — Shorter manufacturing intro course book.
• STEM lab notebook (grid + ruled) — Keep lab notes, units, and sketches in one place.
• Index cards for formulas and terms — Quick review between lectures and problem sets.