3. The treaty's position in the industrial world

So how do Techniques de l'Ingénieur (TI), and in particular this treatise on "Mechanical functions and components", fit in with these changes in the industrial world?

Naturally, Techniques de l'Ingénieur reflects the state of the art as closely as possible, based on the skills of experts with recognized practical experience. The TI books are thus a reference based on national, European and international experience, but they are mainly aimed at the French-speaking world.