CONTENTS Preface ... ⅶ Mecharonics / J. R. Hewit ... 1 The Mechatronics Design Process / J. Buur ... 27 Design Models and Methods for Mechatronics / J. Buur ... 33 Advancements in Technology and its Impact on the Future Developments of Mechatronics Concpt / G. Schweitzer ... 47 Intelligent Textile Machines and Systems / M. Acar ... 61 Recent Developments in Yarn and Fabric Forming Machines / G. R. Wray ... 67 Some Aspects of Control of Textile Processes / I. Porat ; P. K. Aggarwal ; W. R. Kennon ; M. J. ... 75 Constant Bulk False Twist Texturing / P. W. Foster ; S. K. Mukhopadhyay ; R. Jeetah ; I ... 97 Measurement Automation and Diagnosis in Spinning / B. Durand ; L. Bouget ; S. Bouget ... 107 Monitoring and Knowledge-Based Expert Systems in Spinning / D. C. Adopphe ; J. Y. Drean ... 133 Mechatronically Designed Magnetic Bearings for High-Speed Spindles and Rotors / G. Schweitzer ... 157 Tension Compensation for Fixed Delivery Cone Winding : A Mechatronic Approach / T. King ; S. Yang ... 179 Mechatronics in the Design of Textile Machines / A. Arakawa ; S. Imamura ... 191 Mechatronics Applications in Three-Dimensional Braiding / C. O. Huey ... 199 Design of an Automatic Weaving Mechine for 3-d Net Shapes / M. H. Mohamed ; P. Gu ... 215 Development of a Lan System for Weaving Factories / A. Arakawa ; M. Ono ... 231 Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing : A Textile-Apparel Perspective / S. Jayaraman ... 239 Mechatronics in Automated Garment Manufacture / P. M. Taylor ; M. B. Gunner ... 271 Sensing in Garment Assembly / J. M. Gilbert ; P. M. Taylor ; G. J. Monkman ; M. ... 291 Keyword Index ... 309