General concepts in the dynamic analysis and design of machines, with reference to machine tools. Structure compliance, integrity, static and thermal deformations, structure design concepts. Drive systems, slides and bearings. Feed drives. Types of control systems; numerical, adaptive and computer control. Steady and dynamic cutting forces. Dynamics of machine tools. Receptance concept. Interaction between cutting and structural response. Machine tool stability. Vibration reduction of machine tools in the design stage and in the field. Design for fabrication by bonding.