Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems
Third Edition (2007; available December, 2005)
Second Edition (2003; available July, 2002)
First Edition (1999)

by David G. Alciatore and Michael B. Histand
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University

(3rd edition cover)

(2nd edition cover)

(from the 1st edition cover)

Publisher website: www.mhhe.com/engcs/mech/alciatore/
or www.mhhe.com/alciatore

Links to the main resources used to supplement the book:

	Video Demonstrations Online video demonstration available for viewing. The online videos are Windows Media (WMV) files viewable in an Internet browser. The clips show and describe electronic components, mechatronic device and system examples, and laboratory exercise demonstrations.
	Laboratory Exercises Indicates where a laboratory exercise is available in the supplemental Laboratory Manual to reinforce a topic in the book.
	MathCAD Examples Indicates where MathCAD files are available for performing analysis calculations. The files can be downloaded and edited to perform similar and expanded analyses. PDF versions are also posted for those that don't have access to the MathCAD software.
	Internet Links Indicates where a link to additional Internet resources is available on the book website.

Other sources of online information and resources:

Mechatronic System Elements Presented in the Book:

Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems Third Edition (2007; available December, 2005)Second Edition (2003; available July, 2002) First Edition (1999)