This document discusses advanced manufacturing systems used by companies to improve production levels. It describes processes like CAD/CAM, MRP, JIT, TQC, CNC, and rapid prototyping. CAD/CAM systems aid in design and control of machine tools. MRP software plans production schedules and inventory levels. JIT focuses on reducing production lead times. TQC emphasizes quality control through process management. CNC automates machine tools using programmed commands. And rapid prototyping quickly fabricates physical models using 3D printing.