The Handbook of Manufacturing Technology is the 2nd, completely revised edition of the multi-volume work published by Carl Hanser Verlag from 1979 to 1994. It remains an unmatched reference work for manufacturing engineers in terms of its breadth and depth of topics. This tradition continues in the new edition. The Handbook of Joining, Handling, and Assembly includes the most important manufacturing processes and concepts used in industrial production for assembling individual components. From the use of robots in automated assembly to quality assurance and economic considerations, the handbook covers all topics relevant to assembly. The 2nd edition also includes the joining of plastics. The numerous practical examples of system solutions come from particularly assembly-intensive areas.