The flexibility of an assembly system is its ability to assemble different products and to be switched over relatively easily to new tasks. Flexible systems allow profitable investment to be made in automation, as well as providing opportunities for dynamic product development. This book is targeted at both design and production engineers who must be jointly responsible for and committed to the flexible system. It presents the results of the authors' "Design for Assembly" and "Integrated Product Development" and is written in the same engaging style with copious pertinent illustrations.