A survey of manufacturing engineering databases

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to examine current databases available for manufacturing engineering and summarizes their relevance.

Design/methodology/approach

To promote research in manufacturing engineering, comprehensive literature should be made accessible through relevant databases. Databases not only provide information on global research but aid in assessing the impacts of research and identify promising research directions. The databases are presented in eight sections according to the type of document being sought.

Findings

The manufacturing engineering literature is robust; there are excellent products available to support this highly technical field. The databases found are from many different sources: commercial publishers, professional organizations, national and international agencies, and collaborative endeavors.

Research limitations/implications

Sources found originate mainly from the USA and Europe.

Originality/value

This paper demonstrates the importance of literature mining in manufacturing engineering which is ingrained in the processes to designing, developing and producing goods and services. It is also a teaching tool for students, a guide to professional engineers, and a valuable resource for librarians.

Citation

Osorio, N.L. and Otieno, A.W. (2008), "A survey of manufacturing engineering databases", Collection Building, Vol. 27 No. 1, pp. 22-29. https://doi.org/10.1108/01604950810846215