New chapters in the latest edition cover the measurement of force, strain, viscosity, tribology (friction/wear), and acoustics.
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It dives into electronic materials and packaging—a critical area as IoT and hardware miniaturization continue to evolve. New chapters in the latest edition cover the
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It details metals (steels, aluminum, titanium, nickel, magnesium), plastics, composites, ceramics, and "smart materials".