Impact of Technology on Industry and Manufacturing

Self-driving cars

Autonomous vehicles that navigate without human input.

Robots

Machines programmed to perform tasks automatically.

Solar panel phone screens

Screens powered by solar energy for devices.

3D printers

Machines that create objects layer by layer.

Industrial Revolution

Period of major industrialization in the late 1700s.

Steam power

Energy source driving the Industrial Revolution's innovations.

Factory

Building where goods are manufactured using machinery.

Assembly-line production

Manufacturing process where products move along a line.

Pressing shop

Area in factories for shaping materials under pressure.

Axle shop

Factory section dedicated to producing axles.

Body shop

Manufacturing area focused on vehicle body construction.

Paint shop

Section where products are painted or coated.

Plastics shop

Area for manufacturing plastic components.

Casting shop

Factory section for creating metal parts via casting.

Mass production

Manufacturing large quantities of identical products.

Adaptable equipment

Machines that can be adjusted for different products.

Press formers

Machines that shape materials using changeable dies.

CNC machines

Computer-controlled machines for precise manufacturing tasks.

Robot arms

Robotic devices used for various production tasks.

Automation

Use of technology to perform tasks without human intervention.

High product quality

Consistent standard maintained through automated production.

Specialist workforce

Trained personnel required to operate complex systems.

Product inspection

Quality control process to ensure product standards.