Advanced manufacturing technologies aim to improve production quality and lower costs. They increase productivity by reducing human error and waste while enabling new product innovation. Some key technologies include robotics, 3D printing, internet of things, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality. While expensive initially, these technologies boost efficiency, quality, and flexibility over time. However, overreliance on technology also poses risks if systems fail or jobs are lost. Overall, embracing advanced manufacturing positions companies for future success by ensuring continual high-quality production.
The document discusses advanced manufacturing technology. It defines advanced manufacturing as the application of new technologies and processes throughout the manufacturing value chain. This includes using advanced machines, science, and digital technologies like software and data analytics. The benefits of advanced manufacturing include improved quality, flexibility, and competitiveness through reduced costs, lead times, and waste. Automated production lines are provided as an example technology, with descriptions of fixed, programmable, and flexible automation systems.
Advanced manufacturing is the production of complex machines through the application of new technologies and processes. It involves utilizing enabling technologies and innovative design and business processes to create novel, high value and competitive products efficiently. Advanced manufacturing is relative to a country's existing capabilities and involves upgrading processes and technologies at any stage of production. Understanding how global value chains are managed can provide insights into how countries can integrate into global manufacturing industries.
The document discusses the key factors needed to start a new business: land, labor, capital, and enterprise. It also describes different methods of production including job production, batch production, and flow production. Finally, it examines how the use of new technologies like CAD, CAM, and automation have impacted production processes and quality control.
World class manufacturing is a collection of concepts that set production standards for organizations to follow. It originated from Japanese manufacturing practices and focuses on process-driven techniques like just-in-time production, streamlined flow, small lot sizes, and zero defects. The goals of world class manufacturing include improving safety, quality, cost, delivery times, and environmental impact. It utilizes principles like just-in-time, total quality management, total productive maintenance, lean manufacturing, agile manufacturing, and concurrent engineering. Agile manufacturing allows organizations to quickly respond to customer needs and market changes while controlling costs and quality.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
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The document discusses various types of technologies used in manufacturing and service organizations and how they impact organizational design. It describes core manufacturing technologies like manufacturing processes, contemporary applications like flexible manufacturing systems and lean manufacturing. It also discusses core service technologies and how they differ from manufacturing technologies. The document also covers non-core departmental technologies and how the level of interdependence between departments influences structural characteristics and coordination needs. Finally, it discusses how technologies impact job design and the sociotechnical systems approach to balancing technical and human needs.
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Manufacturing is the processing of raw materials or parts into finished goods using tools, human labor, machinery, and chemical processing.
Large-scale manufacturing allows for the mass production of goods using assembly line processes and advanced technologies as core assets.
Efficient manufacturing techniques enable manufacturers to take advantage of economies of scale, producing more units at a lower cost.
Manufacturing is a value-adding process allowing businesses to sell finished products at a higher cost over the value of the raw materials used.
Before the Industrial Revolution, most products were handmade using human labor and basic tools.
The document discusses advanced manufacturing technology. It defines advanced manufacturing as the application of new technologies and processes throughout the manufacturing value chain. This includes using advanced machines, science, and digital technologies like software and data analytics. The benefits of advanced manufacturing include improved quality, flexibility, and competitiveness through reduced costs, lead times, and waste. Automated production lines are provided as an example technology, with descriptions of fixed, programmable, and flexible automation systems.
Advanced manufacturing is the production of complex machines through the application of new technologies and processes. It involves utilizing enabling technologies and innovative design and business processes to create novel, high value and competitive products efficiently. Advanced manufacturing is relative to a country's existing capabilities and involves upgrading processes and technologies at any stage of production. Understanding how global value chains are managed can provide insights into how countries can integrate into global manufacturing industries.
The document discusses the key factors needed to start a new business: land, labor, capital, and enterprise. It also describes different methods of production including job production, batch production, and flow production. Finally, it examines how the use of new technologies like CAD, CAM, and automation have impacted production processes and quality control.
World class manufacturing is a collection of concepts that set production standards for organizations to follow. It originated from Japanese manufacturing practices and focuses on process-driven techniques like just-in-time production, streamlined flow, small lot sizes, and zero defects. The goals of world class manufacturing include improving safety, quality, cost, delivery times, and environmental impact. It utilizes principles like just-in-time, total quality management, total productive maintenance, lean manufacturing, agile manufacturing, and concurrent engineering. Agile manufacturing allows organizations to quickly respond to customer needs and market changes while controlling costs and quality.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
Manufacturing and Service Technologiessamer dofash
The document discusses various types of technologies used in manufacturing and service organizations and how they impact organizational design. It describes core manufacturing technologies like manufacturing processes, contemporary applications like flexible manufacturing systems and lean manufacturing. It also discusses core service technologies and how they differ from manufacturing technologies. The document also covers non-core departmental technologies and how the level of interdependence between departments influences structural characteristics and coordination needs. Finally, it discusses how technologies impact job design and the sociotechnical systems approach to balancing technical and human needs.
Chapter 6-Process Selection and Facility Layout.pptxKristaella Requiz
This document provides an overview of process selection and facility layout. It discusses the five basic process types (job shop, batch, repetitive, continuous, and project) and how factors like volume and variety influence process selection. It also covers product layouts and process layouts, describing their main advantages and disadvantages. Other topics include technology management, automation, 3D printing, and reasons for redesigning facility layouts. The goal is to facilitate smooth workflow and optimize efficiency, quality, and costs.
How the adoption of modern technology in manufacturing has influenced safety&...SAJID ALI RUK
Manufacturing is the processing of raw materials or parts into finished goods using tools, human labor, machinery, and chemical processing.
Large-scale manufacturing allows for the mass production of goods using assembly line processes and advanced technologies as core assets.
Efficient manufacturing techniques enable manufacturers to take advantage of economies of scale, producing more units at a lower cost.
Manufacturing is a value-adding process allowing businesses to sell finished products at a higher cost over the value of the raw materials used.
Before the Industrial Revolution, most products were handmade using human labor and basic tools.
The presentation discusses factories of the future and how innovative production technologies can enhance productivity and manufacturing. It focuses on four main technological challenges: ICTs like robotics and automation, virtual factories, adaptive production, and high-precision manufacturing. Factories of the future aim to be green/sustainable, close to customers, collaborative in value chains, and human-centered. Several EU projects were highlighted that develop technologies for advanced manufacturing processes, mechatronics, information and communication, and minimizing defects. The overall goal is to achieve economic, social, and environmental sustainability in manufacturing.
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The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) defined CIM as ‘CIM is the integration of the total manufacturing enterprise through the use of integrated systems and data communications coupled with new managerial philosophies which results in the improvement of personnel or organizational efficiencies
In 2017, the World Economic Forum recognized the potential of advanced manufacturing technologies. In 2018, from among more than 1,000 examined production facilities, 16
companies were recognized as Fourth Industrial Revolution leaders in advanced manufacturing for demonstrating step-change results, both operational and financial, across individual sites. They had succeeded in scaling beyond the pilot phase and their sites were designated advanced manufacturing “Lighthouses”. In 2019, 28 additional facilities were identified and added to the network, which now provides an opportunity for cross-company learning and collaboration, and for setting new benchmarks for the global manufacturing community.
Lighthouses have succeeded by innovating new operating systems, including in how they manage and optimize business and processes, transforming the way people work and use technology. These new operating systems can become the blueprint for modernizing the entire company operating system; therefore, how they prepare for scaling up and engaging the workforce matters.
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When biopharma companies move towards commercial manufacturing their focus shifts towards demand forecast, capacity constraints, and lifecycle management. Whether you chose a CDMO partner as a second-source manufacturer or to fully outsource your commercial manufacturing, quality, flexibility and cost-effectiveness are top priorities.
In this webinar, our experts will shed light on how we are currently designing our new biologic GMP commercial manufacturing facility in France that will go live in one year from now.
Flexibility is at the heart of our facility planning and set-up. We will showcase the advantages of single-use technology and its impact on the plant’s running costs, flexibility and capabilities e.g. for perfusion.
In 2012, we converted our GMP clinical manufacturing facility into 100% single-use technology. Today, our process development capabilities and our GMP clinical drug substance supply are based on single-use technology. Being a CDMO and a product provider, we are leveraging our industry leading single-use technologies to help our customers minimize risk and optimize speed for scale up and tech transfer. Using and sharing our first-hand experience combined with modern facility conceptual design, we will walk you through our facility planning, the ballroom concept and showcase what we mean by flexibility.
In this webinar, you will learn about:
• Designing a GMP biologic commercial manufacturing facility – a CDMO’s perspective
• Single-use technology and its impact on the facility’s flexibility and capabilities
• Customers’ advantages using single-use equipment for process development, clinical and commercial production
Presented by:
Laetitia Botrel, Head of Business Planning and Operation, End-to-End Solutions part of the BioReliance® portfolio
Jérôme Pionchon, Global Facility Engineering Expert, End-to-End Solutions part of the BioReliance® portfolio
This document outlines the six key elements of operations strategy:
1. Designing the production system, including product design, processing systems, and inventory plans.
2. Planning facilities for production and services to lower costs and increase quality, delivery speed, and flexibility.
3. Designing and developing products or services through various stages from idea generation to product life cycles.
4. Selecting technologies and developing processes through techno-economic analysis to improve quality, flexibility and costs.
5. Allocating scarce resources like capital, materials, and labor efficiently.
6. Planning facilities, capacity and layouts to achieve competitiveness and allow for future expansion.
The Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Innovative Design (CAMID) aims to help US manufacturers compete globally through smarter manufacturing approaches. CAMID is a Florida Tech facility that will provide resources like advanced technology, expert guidance, and education to help manufacturers adopt digital modeling and computer-driven techniques like 3D printing. The key is utilizing digital twins - virtual design, engineering, and testing before physical production to improve efficiency and quality. CAMID seeks to modernize US manufacturing using exponential computing advances and new methods like additive manufacturing.
Concurrent engineering is a method where different product development stages overlap instead of happening sequentially. This decreases development time and gets products to market faster, improving productivity and reducing costs. It provides long term competitive advantages for businesses. Implementing concurrent engineering requires reworking processes but pays off through designing products right the first time and avoiding multiple redesigns. Companies adopt it because of notable benefits like gaining a competitive edge through faster time to market, enhanced productivity by early problem discovery, and decreased design and development time.
The document discusses technology management and the evolution of technology. It describes the four phases of a technology's life cycle as research and development, ascent, maturity, and decline. For each phase, it provides details on goals, strategies, and factors to consider. The significance of technology management and the impact of technology on businesses and society are also summarized. Technology management is important for connecting IT services to business goals, reducing costs through optimization, and adapting to changing demands. It has allowed globalization, collaboration, storage, security, and support in businesses.
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The use of ICT, such as automated machinery, robotics, and computer-controlled systems, has significantly impacted manufacturing in several key areas:
1. Production and process control have been transformed through the use of systems like JIT that automate ordering and inventory management. While saving costs, these systems are vulnerable to disruptions in suppliers.
2. Design processes have been made more efficient through CAD/CAM software, reducing the need for specialists, cutting out repetitive tasks, and allowing more design iterations faster. However, initial investment in computer systems is high.
3. Employment has been affected, with repetitive jobs replaced by machinery but still requiring human operators and maintenance. Factories can now operate 24/7
This document discusses automation in garment manufacturing. It notes that while manual labor was traditionally used and cost-effective, increasing demands for quality, speed, and efficiency have made automation more viable. Automation can take several forms, including robotic handling devices, automated cutting tables, and advanced production planning and scheduling software. The document examines reasons for adopting automation, such as increasing productivity and reducing labor costs. It also discusses situations where manual labor may still be preferable, such as for customized products. Overall, the document analyzes how automation is becoming increasingly important in the apparel industry to enable lower costs, higher quality, and faster response to changing market demands.
This document discusses automation in garment manufacturing. It notes that while manual labor was traditionally used and cost-effective, increasing demands for quality, speed, and efficiency have made automation more viable. Automation can take several forms, including robotic handling devices, automated cutting tables, and advanced production planning and scheduling software. The document examines reasons for adopting automation, such as increasing productivity and reducing labor costs. It also discusses situations where manual labor may still be preferable, such as for customized products. Overall, the document analyzes how automation is becoming increasingly important in the apparel industry to enable high-quality production at lower costs and faster response times.
This seminar was targeted at Singapore SMEs to encourage them to built up their IP so that they can be export orientated rather than remain stay as ASEAN trading companies. Even though this was developed in 2009, it is still relevant today.
The document summarizes the EFFRA Roadmap for Factories of the Future 2020. It outlines six research priority domains: 1) Advanced Manufacturing Processes 2) Adaptive and Smart Manufacturing Systems 3) Digital, Virtual and Resource-Efficient Factories 4) Collaborative and Mobile Enterprises 5) Human-Centric Manufacturing 6) Customer-Focused Manufacturing. The roadmap aims to address challenges in economic, social and environmental sustainability through focus on the right technologies for the identified opportunities and challenges.
This document discusses various manufacturing techniques and processes, including craft production, mechanization, automation, and clean manufacturing. It addresses topics like assembly line production, computer-aided manufacturing, costs of production, and strategies for reducing pollution in manufacturing processes. The overall focus is on outlining different manufacturing methods and technologies as well as economic and environmental considerations related to product development and production.
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The presentation discusses factories of the future and how innovative production technologies can enhance productivity and manufacturing. It focuses on four main technological challenges: ICTs like robotics and automation, virtual factories, adaptive production, and high-precision manufacturing. Factories of the future aim to be green/sustainable, close to customers, collaborative in value chains, and human-centered. Several EU projects were highlighted that develop technologies for advanced manufacturing processes, mechatronics, information and communication, and minimizing defects. The overall goal is to achieve economic, social, and environmental sustainability in manufacturing.
Let’s explore more on Top 7 Things to Know About Smart Manufacturing:
1. Smart Manufacturing Enhances Efficiency
2. Cost Reduction and Resource Optimization
3. Quality Improvement
Crowd manufacturing and production management as a serviceSotiris Koussouris
The document discusses crowd-manufacturing and production management as a service (PMaaS). It notes that current manufacturing practices involve siloed point solutions with no global visibility. The IMAGINE project aims to develop an end-to-end integrated solution for managing dynamic manufacturing networks. This would allow small and medium enterprises to form virtual alliances for crowd-sourced manufacturing. Production management as a service could help SMEs overcome drawbacks by providing interoperability, easy onboarding, partner optimization, and network monitoring. This would change their role from being on the bottom of the production pyramid to having increased chances of survival through collaboration.
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) defined CIM as ‘CIM is the integration of the total manufacturing enterprise through the use of integrated systems and data communications coupled with new managerial philosophies which results in the improvement of personnel or organizational efficiencies
In 2017, the World Economic Forum recognized the potential of advanced manufacturing technologies. In 2018, from among more than 1,000 examined production facilities, 16
companies were recognized as Fourth Industrial Revolution leaders in advanced manufacturing for demonstrating step-change results, both operational and financial, across individual sites. They had succeeded in scaling beyond the pilot phase and their sites were designated advanced manufacturing “Lighthouses”. In 2019, 28 additional facilities were identified and added to the network, which now provides an opportunity for cross-company learning and collaboration, and for setting new benchmarks for the global manufacturing community.
Lighthouses have succeeded by innovating new operating systems, including in how they manage and optimize business and processes, transforming the way people work and use technology. These new operating systems can become the blueprint for modernizing the entire company operating system; therefore, how they prepare for scaling up and engaging the workforce matters.
Advantages of Developing Processes and Manufacturing API with Single-Use Tech...Merck Life Sciences
Watch the presentation of this webinar here: https://bit.ly/3jMIsr4
When biopharma companies move towards commercial manufacturing their focus shifts towards demand forecast, capacity constraints, and lifecycle management. Whether you chose a CDMO partner as a second-source manufacturer or to fully outsource your commercial manufacturing, quality, flexibility and cost-effectiveness are top priorities.
In this webinar, our experts will shed light on how we are currently designing our new biologic GMP commercial manufacturing facility in France that will go live in one year from now.
Flexibility is at the heart of our facility planning and set-up. We will showcase the advantages of single-use technology and its impact on the plant’s running costs, flexibility and capabilities e.g. for perfusion.
In 2012, we converted our GMP clinical manufacturing facility into 100% single-use technology. Today, our process development capabilities and our GMP clinical drug substance supply are based on single-use technology. Being a CDMO and a product provider, we are leveraging our industry leading single-use technologies to help our customers minimize risk and optimize speed for scale up and tech transfer. Using and sharing our first-hand experience combined with modern facility conceptual design, we will walk you through our facility planning, the ballroom concept and showcase what we mean by flexibility.
In this webinar, you will learn about:
• Designing a GMP biologic commercial manufacturing facility – a CDMO’s perspective
• Single-use technology and its impact on the facility’s flexibility and capabilities
• Customers’ advantages using single-use equipment for process development, clinical and commercial production
Presented by:
Laetitia Botrel, Head of Business Planning and Operation, End-to-End Solutions part of the BioReliance® portfolio
Jérôme Pionchon, Global Facility Engineering Expert, End-to-End Solutions part of the BioReliance® portfolio
This document outlines the six key elements of operations strategy:
1. Designing the production system, including product design, processing systems, and inventory plans.
2. Planning facilities for production and services to lower costs and increase quality, delivery speed, and flexibility.
3. Designing and developing products or services through various stages from idea generation to product life cycles.
4. Selecting technologies and developing processes through techno-economic analysis to improve quality, flexibility and costs.
5. Allocating scarce resources like capital, materials, and labor efficiently.
6. Planning facilities, capacity and layouts to achieve competitiveness and allow for future expansion.
The Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Innovative Design (CAMID) aims to help US manufacturers compete globally through smarter manufacturing approaches. CAMID is a Florida Tech facility that will provide resources like advanced technology, expert guidance, and education to help manufacturers adopt digital modeling and computer-driven techniques like 3D printing. The key is utilizing digital twins - virtual design, engineering, and testing before physical production to improve efficiency and quality. CAMID seeks to modernize US manufacturing using exponential computing advances and new methods like additive manufacturing.
Concurrent engineering is a method where different product development stages overlap instead of happening sequentially. This decreases development time and gets products to market faster, improving productivity and reducing costs. It provides long term competitive advantages for businesses. Implementing concurrent engineering requires reworking processes but pays off through designing products right the first time and avoiding multiple redesigns. Companies adopt it because of notable benefits like gaining a competitive edge through faster time to market, enhanced productivity by early problem discovery, and decreased design and development time.
The document discusses technology management and the evolution of technology. It describes the four phases of a technology's life cycle as research and development, ascent, maturity, and decline. For each phase, it provides details on goals, strategies, and factors to consider. The significance of technology management and the impact of technology on businesses and society are also summarized. Technology management is important for connecting IT services to business goals, reducing costs through optimization, and adapting to changing demands. It has allowed globalization, collaboration, storage, security, and support in businesses.
cells are dedicated to produce similar products or a family of parts.
A manufacture cell produces parts, one at a time, following the sequence of the machines and operations in a lean flow.
It is an application of Group Technology in Manufacturing
Use of ict in organisation Methods of production asad6103
The use of ICT, such as automated machinery, robotics, and computer-controlled systems, has significantly impacted manufacturing in several key areas:
1. Production and process control have been transformed through the use of systems like JIT that automate ordering and inventory management. While saving costs, these systems are vulnerable to disruptions in suppliers.
2. Design processes have been made more efficient through CAD/CAM software, reducing the need for specialists, cutting out repetitive tasks, and allowing more design iterations faster. However, initial investment in computer systems is high.
3. Employment has been affected, with repetitive jobs replaced by machinery but still requiring human operators and maintenance. Factories can now operate 24/7
This document discusses automation in garment manufacturing. It notes that while manual labor was traditionally used and cost-effective, increasing demands for quality, speed, and efficiency have made automation more viable. Automation can take several forms, including robotic handling devices, automated cutting tables, and advanced production planning and scheduling software. The document examines reasons for adopting automation, such as increasing productivity and reducing labor costs. It also discusses situations where manual labor may still be preferable, such as for customized products. Overall, the document analyzes how automation is becoming increasingly important in the apparel industry to enable lower costs, higher quality, and faster response to changing market demands.
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1. JUSTIFICATION FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
PAPER OBJECTIVE
Introduction
Advanced manufacturing technology refers to applying more improved technology to optimize production. The technology
process relates to production equipment and procedures used by manufacturing companies.
The Problem under Investigation
Advanced manufacturing technology is vital in manufacturing plants as it will face the problems experienced in the
manufacturing processes.
Advancing manufacturing technology increases quality because there are always fewer chances of human error since robotics
and automation play a substantial role during the manufacturing process.
Advanced manufacturing technology also paves a path to innovation since manufacturers can create new and improved
products of high quality cost-effectively.
The significance of the chosen topic
Importance of the Study
Advanced manufacturing technologies have become essential to cost-sensitive manufacturing operations, focusing on waste
elimination.
Various technologies like robotics, nanotechnology, and additive manufacturing tend to be revolutionizing just the same ways
manufacturing industries works.
Advanced manufacturing technologies are so important since it encourages innovation. Being able to scale production allows
the manufacturers to create newer products very cost-friendly way.
2. OVERVIEW OF THE RESEARCH AREA
The Purpose of the Study
• The primary purpose of justification for the advanced manufacturing technology is to provide organizations with the opportunity to improve
the quality of their manufacturing products to succeed in the business.
• That is because the advanced manufacturing capability can be determined by many employees and the processes that provide a good match
and offer consistent products of high quality and at a lower price.
Methodology
Main Participants
• The participants involved in the manufacturing process of turning raw materials into final goods using tools, machinery, chemical
processing, and human labor include; Engineers, production managers, CEOs, heads of sections, and junior employees.
• The responsibility of the engineers is to identify the areas that need improvement, design new products, and various processes, and maintain
high levels of manufacturing and high-quality products.
• The production managers oversee the day-to-day operations of manufacturing by coordinating, planning, and directing activities used to
create a wide range of goods such as computer equipment, cars, and others.
3. RESULTS
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
• Advanced manufacturing technologies aim to ensure quality products at low costs within a short period.
• The manufacturing sector is the strength of any industrialized nation.
• The recent advancement in information systems, business practices, engineering techniques, and manufacturing processes enable companies to
produce new and better products quickly and at lower costs than before.
• There has been a rapid change in the manufacturing industries around the world. All these changes are in response to new customer
requirements, competition challenges, and emerging technologies.
• Advanced manufacturing technologies can ensure increased industrial productivity to reduce the importation of goods and services, equipment,
and raw materials, contributing to the nation's GDP AND GNI. These technologies can also result in an increased number of goods, materials,
equipment, and export services that generate foreign exchange.
4. The Future of Manufacturing Technology
• Due to the increased rate of technological advancement, various technological advancements can bring a lot of change in the
manufacturing sector. These technologies bring a lot of transformations in production processes.
• Some of the most common manufacturing technologies that have a positive impact on the manufacturing sector include;
1. Robotics.
• The advancement in robotics technology will likely make robots cheaper, more innovative, and efficient in manufacturing processes.
• Using robotics in manufacturing is beneficial because it can improve the efficiency from handling raw materials to producing finished
products. These robots can also be programmed to operate 24/7, ensuring continuous production is achieved.
2. Nanotechnology
• Nanotechnology is all about the manipulation of nanoscopic materials.
• This technology can be implemented in car manufacturing and tire manufacturing, which uses nanocomposites to improve tire
durability and make them resistant to constant wear.
5. 3. 3D Printing
• This is an advanced technology that is in the design of products.
• Using this technology helps in reducing the time consumed in production design.
• It also offers flexibility in production, reduces manufacturing lead time, reduces waste, and so much more.
4. The Internet Of Things
• This technology has brought a connection between machines and human beings and, in turn, enhanced letter communication
with faster response.
• This technology is beneficial in manufacturing as it reduces operational costs and creates a new source of revenue for the
company.
5. Cloud Computing
• Cloud computing benefits have been realized in different industries, making way to manufacturing.
• This technology is currently helping many manufacturers reduce the cost of their production and, in turn, increase
6. 6. Big Data
• Most companies usually expand their businesses whenever they find they have expanded their business.
• Big data is a new technology that can be used by such companies towards ensuring smooth management is achieved
• Incorporating Bigdata and other manufacturing software such as MES or ERP can help solve problems in a company.
7. Augmented Reality
• AR can identify some of the unsafe working conditions and envision finished products.
• Augmented reality can highlight the temperature of equipment used in production to a worker.
• That information is essential to the worker because it helps the worker know whether or not the equipment is still in good
shape or there is a need for cooling.
• This technology has made it easier for technicians to provide their services from whatever region.
7. 8. 5G
• 5G is one of the mobile network technologies currently available in the market. This technology will significantly help the
manufacturing industries. This new technology has low latency and a 5G connectivity, allowing power sensors in industries.
9. Artificial Intelligence
• Currently, most manufacturers have already incorporated this technology where automation has been done on the plant floor
and at the front offices. According to research findings, the demand for AI-powered equipment increases due to the benefits
realized from using these types of equipment. This technology helps manufacturing companies plan, forecast, and align the
supply chain with demand
10. Cybersecurity
• Even though significant benefits originate from the automation of manufacturing divisions, there is a risk of data loss and
unauthorized access to confidential information.
8. Why Advanced Manufacturing Will Boost Productivity
• It is a combination of flexible, data-enabled, and cost-efficient processes used in the manufacturing industries.
• Advanced technologies, when implemented here, could help in the redefinition of the global manufacturing
competitiveness in various industries.
• Advanced manufacturing technologies are essential in manufacturing companies because of their ability to boost
innovation by allowing manufacturers to develop new products that can be made at a cheaper cost.
• Advanced technologies affect productivity because they facilitate the manufacture of high-quality products to buyers
with the exact specification.
9. Disadvantages of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
• Manufacturing would come to a stop in case these new technologies fail. This means that manufacturing would
come to a stop in case these new technologies fail.
• They are expensive, especially for small businesses still coming up.
• . The other disadvantage of using these technologies is the risk of joblessness among humans.
• There is the security risk of data regarding automation of every operation, thus the need to ensure the security of
all machines.
• Other disadvantages of these new technologies are the security risk of data regarding automation of every
operation, thus the need to ensure the security of all machines.
10. Conclusion
• Advanced manufacturing technologies are beneficial to manufacturing companies because they can reduce labor
costs and improve efficiency and result in minimal waste production. manufacturing techniques.
• These technologies are also disadvantageous because they can result in job losses and overdependence on
technologies, meaning manufacturing can never continue if this new technological equipment fails.
• Advanced manufacturing technology is vital in manufacturing plants as it will face the problems experienced in the
manufacturing processes.
• Advanced manufacturing technologies are so important since it encourages innovation.
• The use of AMT can help make a nation part of the quality production game players.
• Advanced manufacturing technologies aim to ensure quality products at low costs within a short period
• There is a need to embrace advanced manufacturing technologies to shape the company's future.
11. Future Studies
• There is a need to embrace advanced manufacturing technologies to shape the company's future.
• The current world pandemic makes it hard for companies to continue their normal manufacturing.
• It would be better to implement such technologies because they would ensure a continual production is
achieved and the safety of the employees is guaranteed.
• I will also help with compliance with WHO guidelines to prevent the further spread of the deadly virus.
12. References
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Stornelli, A., Ozcan, S., & Simms, C. (2021). Advanced manufacturing technology adoption and innovation: A systematic literature review
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Editor's Notes
Introduction
Advanced manufacturing technology refers to applying more improved technology to optimize production. The technology process relates to production equipment and procedures used by manufacturing companies (Stornelli, Ozcan, & Simms, 2021). There are various examples of advanced manufacturing, such as composite or advanced materials, that ensure that glass, plastics, ceramics, and other specific cocktails of metals serve a particular application.
The Problem under Investigation
Advanced manufacturing technology is vital in manufacturing plants as it will face the problems experienced in the manufacturing processes. Advancing manufacturing technology increases quality because there are always fewer chances of human error since robotics and automation play a substantial role during the manufacturing process. Additionally, justification of the advanced manufacturing technology boosts operational stability in different ways. For instance, it increases flexibility by enabling the manufacturers to have an option to do the processes in the way they want hence boosting productivity (Stornelli, Ozcan, & Simms, 2021). On the other hand, advanced manufacturing technology also paves a path to innovation since manufacturers can create new and improved products of high quality cost-effectively.
Importance of the Study
Advanced manufacturing technologies have become essential to cost-sensitive manufacturing operations, focusing on waste elimination. Various technologies like robotics, nanotechnology, and additive manufacturing tend to be revolutionizing just the same ways manufacturing industries works. Advanced manufacturing technologies are so important since it encourages innovation. Being able to scale production allows the manufacturers to create newer products very cost-friendly way. It is also essential since it enables the creation of small batched personalized products without compromising on regular production timelines. Advanced manufacturing technology is also vital since it reduces the time used in the production process (Stornelli, Ozcan, & Simms, 2021). It is because digital manufacturing makes good use of virtualization to create digital factories that simulate the process of production. The simulations help the engineers involved in the process to design a perfect factory layout, model output, and sequence production. However, the digital created environment reduces the time to market.
The Purpose of the Study
The primary purpose of justification for the advanced manufacturing technology is to provide organizations with the opportunity to improve the quality of their manufacturing products to succeed in the business (Roca & O'Sullivan, 2020). That is because the advanced manufacturing capability can be determined by many employees and the processes that provide a good match and offer consistent products of high quality and at a lower price.
Main Participants
The participants involved in the manufacturing process of turning raw materials into final goods using tools, machinery, chemical processing, and human labor include; Engineers, production managers, CEOs, heads of sections, and junior employees. During the manufacturing process, the responsibility of the engineers is to identify the areas that need improvement, design new products, and various processes, and maintain high levels of manufacturing and high-quality products. On the other hand, the production managers oversee the day-to-day operations of manufacturing by coordinating, planning, and directing activities used to create a wide range of goods such as computer equipment, cars, and others.
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
Advanced manufacturing technology is one of the modern ways of production where sophisticated and highly automated and computerized systems are incorporated in the production processes. Advanced manufacturing technologies aim to ensure quality products at low costs within a short period (Bai & Sarkis, 2017). The manufacturing sector is the strength of any industrialized nation. Even though a more significant percentage of the population might be unemployed in the service industries, the manufacturing industry is responsible for producing the nation’s wealth.
There has been a rapid change in the manufacturing industries around the world. A dramatic shift is witnessed in the processes and equipment used to produce most commodities, from automobiles to computer chips. All these changes are in response to new customer requirements, competition challenges, and emerging technologies. The recent advancement in information systems, business practices, engineering techniques, and manufacturing processes enable companies to produce new and better products quickly and at lower costs than before.
As a result, it gets harder for developing nations to participate in the quality production game in manufacturing. Therefore, the use of AMT can help make a nation part of the quality production game players. There has been a spread of the use of Computer Numeric Controlled machines among companies in the recent past. About 80% of the devices in manufacturing industries are controlled by computers (Merklein et al., 2016). As a result, it gets easier, faster, and cheaper in production.
Advanced manufacturing technologies can ensure increased industrial productivity to reduce the importation of goods and services, equipment, and raw materials, contributing to the nation's GDP AND GNI. These technologies can also result in an increased number of goods, materials, equipment, and export services that generate foreign exchange.
The Future of Manufacturing Technology
Due to the increased rate of technological advancement, various technological advancements can bring a lot of change in the manufacturing sector. These technologies bring a lot of transformations in production processes. As a result, most manufacturers have now sought to make good use of the available technologies such as 3Dprinting and artificial intelligence, among many others. Some of the most common manufacturing technologies that have a positive impact on the manufacturing sector include;
Robotics.
The advancement in robotics technology will likely make robots cheaper, more innovative, and efficient in manufacturing processes. They can be used for various roles in the manufacturing sectors, especially in the automation of repetitive tasks, improving accuracy, recurring errors, and helping the manufacturers move and focus on productive areas of the company. Using robotics in manufacturing is beneficial because it can improve the efficiency from handling raw materials to producing finished products. These robots can also be programmed to operate 24/7, ensuring continuous production is achieved.
Unlike human beings, robots can be customized to perform some complex jobs that humans cannot do. They are also cost-effective, especially for the manufacturing of small units. Typical jobs robots do in manufacturing companies include assembly, painting, welding, and inspection. Currently, robots are used in various industries, such as the processing of plastics, the manufacture of semiconductors, and others.
2. Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is all about the manipulation of nanoscopic materials. This technology has grown over the last few years. However, it is a relatively new advancement that many companies have not yet adopted. The research findings indicate that nanotechnology can be effective in the manufacturing industry because it can create a stable and effective lubricant used in various industrial applications (Merklein et al., 2016). This technology can be implemented in car manufacturing and tire manufacturing, which uses nanocomposites to improve tire durability and make them resistant to constant wear.
3. 3D Printing
This is an advanced technology that is in the design of products. The 3Dprinting industry is estimated to be worth 13.7 billion according to a survey conducted in 2019, where it is projected to reach 63.4 billion by the time it gets to 2025. This is at times referred to as additive manufacturing. This technology is faster, agile, and innovative. Using this technology helps in reducing the time consumed in production design. It also offers flexibility in production, reduces manufacturing lead time, reduces waste, and so much more. It is also cost-effective, so most car manufacturers use this technology to manufacture gear sticks.
4. The Internet Of Things
This advanced manufacturing technology employs various sensors to collect vital production information and convert them into valuable insights. This technology has brought a connection between machines and human beings and, in turn, enhanced letter communication with faster response. This technology is beneficial in manufacturing as it reduces operational costs and creates a new source of revenue for the company. It enhances a faster manufacturing process and improves the supply chain operations to ensure a short time is taken in ensuring goods get to the market. For instance, Harley Davidson is one of the manufacturers that integrated this technology into their production.
As a result, they have reduced the amount of time taken to produce motorbikes where they could spend more than 21 hours before, which has now been reduced to six hours. Internet of things enables customization by providing real-time data, which is essential for managers for forecasting, scheduling, and routing (Merklein et al., 2016). It also allows monitoring the health of workers and the risky activities. The current world pandemic of COVID-19 has enhanced its use because of its monitoring and predictive maintenance capabilities. The WHO placed various regulations on social distancing being one of them. This makes it hard for field service technicians to make their trips to the field for inspection. It also helps the manufacturers monitor the performance of the manufactured equipment. This technology is beneficial to manufacturers as it enables them to easily identify and understand a specific problem and develop the relevant solution even when not at the place of work.
5. Cloud Computing
Cloud computing benefits have been realized in different industries, making way to manufacturing. Its s effects in manufacturing are realized from how a plant operates, integration of supply chain, and designing of products. This technology is currently helping many manufacturers reduce the cost of their production and, in turn, increase competitiveness. Internet of things and cloud computing are different in that IoT helps in improving connectivity within a particular plant. In contrast, cloud computing, on the other hand, enables improved connectivity across various plants in a company. This helps different companies worldwide share data, accomplished within seconds, and reduces production costs and time. Sharing data is essential as it helps in improving the quality of products being produced and enhances reliability between different plants.
Big Data
Most companies usually expand their businesses whenever they find they have expanded their business. This might be tough in management because both the parent and the subsequent company are operated in line. As a result, big data is a new technology that can be used by such companies towards ensuring smooth management is achieved (Kong et al., 2016). Incorporating Bigdata and other manufacturing software such as MES or ERP can help solve problems in a company. Some of the benefits of using this technology are that it helps in improving manufacturing, ensuring quality is achieved, customization of products, supply chain management, and identification of potential risks.
7. Augmented Reality
AR can identify some of the unsafe working conditions and envision finished products. It is also used in measuring changes. Augmented reality can highlight the temperature of equipment used in production to a worker. That information is essential to the worker because it helps the worker know whether or not the equipment is still in good shape or there is a need for cooling. AR applications can easily guide a new worker at a particular company to be informed and the inexperienced workers. It also keeps them protected without any forms of wastage of resources.
This technology has made it easier for technicians to provide their services from whatever region. This is achieved through sending the AR and VR-enabled devices to help with troubleshooting and repairs, especially during this challenging period of covid 19 (Kong et al., 2016). This technology has also helped the customers and the technicians by reducing the risk they might be exposed to.
8. 5G
5G is one of the mobile network technologies currently available in the market. This technology will significantly help the manufacturing industries. This new technology has low latency and a 5G connectivity, allowing power sensors in industries. This will substantially help generate data that will facilitate new cost-saving avenues and increase efficiency combined with machine learning. China and Korea are among the countries currently making use of this technology.
9. Artificial Intelligence
Currently, most manufacturers have already incorporated this technology where automation has been done on the plant floor and at the front offices. According to research findings, the demand for AI-powered equipment increases due to the benefits realized from using these types of equipment. This technology helps manufacturing companies plan, forecast, and align the supply chain with demand (Kong et al., 2016). This helps managers make strategic decisions as they have the correct information about what they must do to continue being leaders in the markets.
Recent research indicates that 40% of manufacturers implement AI in inventory management and logistics. In comparison, 36% think of incorporating AI in the production division and the customer relationship and service.
10. Cybersecurity
Even though significant benefits originate from the automation of manufacturing divisions, there is a risk of data loss and unauthorized access to confidential information. As a result, manufacturing experts need to invest in the security of the cloud-based services and employ secure ERP systems such as SAP and Odoo to solve the security challenges. This will ensure the safety of the stored data meaning there will be no cases of data losses and security breaches.
Why Advanced Manufacturing Will Boost Productivity
Advanced manufacturing typically means different things to various people. In simpler terms, it is a combination of flexible, data-enabled, and cost-efficient processes used in the manufacturing industries. Advanced technologies, when implemented here, could help in the redefinition of the global manufacturing competitiveness in various industries. Some of the leading manufacturers like Ford and General Electric are currently using some of the most sophisticated tools in the manufacture of their products.
Recent research indicates that most American manufacturing companies are currently beginning to integrate advanced manufacturing methods. According to the research findings, companies with at least a billion sales, 72% of them said they would invest in implementing advanced technologies in their manufacturing processes (Supekar et al., 2019). About 10% of them are of the contrary opinion that continuing with the current manual ways of manufacturing is the best way for them to go with. Three-quarters of the manufacturing companies that have envisioned advanced technologies incorporate improved productivity and localized production. However, 56% of them believe that low automation costs will impact their competitiveness against the products made from low-cost countries.
Advanced manufacturing technologies are essential in manufacturing companies because of their ability to boost innovation by allowing manufacturers to develop new products that can be made at a cheaper cost (Supekar et al., 2019). Advanced technologies affect productivity because they facilitate the manufacture of high-quality products to buyers with the exact specifications. It facilitates the modification of goods, thus enabling the marketing department to have a variety of goods presented in the market for consumers.
By doing this, it is evident that the company will build its reputation, strengthening its competitive advantage in the market. The other benefit of AMT is that it manufactures goods in a more environment-friendly way, thus not having any negative impacts on the environment since they consume less raw materials and generate less waste. It also guarantees the safety of workers as it minimizes the chances of the employees getting in contact with hazardous materials.
Disadvantages of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
Even though there are several benefits of using advanced technologies in manufacturing, some setbacks come with it. Too much usage of technology makes one overdependent on it. As a result, it becomes difficult to continue normal operations if these technologies fail. This means that manufacturing would come to a stop in case these new technologies fail. The other disadvantage of these technologies is that they are expensive, especially for small businesses still coming up. The other disadvantage of using these technologies is the risk of joblessness among humans. This conversation has been ongoing for a while now as many people have lost their jobs because machines have replaced them. This is why most people have been resisting changes in the companies. Other disadvantages of these new technologies are the security risk of data regarding automation of every operation, thus the need to ensure the security of all machines.
Conclusion
Advanced manufacturing technologies are beneficial to manufacturing companies because they can reduce labor costs and improve efficiency and result in minimal waste production. This means that the raw materials will be well utilized, thus no losses to the company. They also aid in ensuring the production of quality goods, unlike those produced by standard manufacturing techniques. However, these technologies are also disadvantageous because they can result in job losses and overdependence on technologies, meaning manufacturing can never continue if this new technological equipment fails. Advanced manufacturing technology is vital in manufacturing plants as it will face the problems experienced in the manufacturing processes. Advanced manufacturing technologies are so important since it encourages innovation. There has been a rapid change in the manufacturing industries around the world. Therefore, the use of AMT can help make a nation part of the quality production game players.
Advanced manufacturing technologies aim to ensure quality products at low costs within a short period. The recent advancement in information systems, business practices, engineering techniques, and manufacturing processes enable companies to produce new and better products quickly and at lower costs than before. Computers control about 80% of the devices in manufacturing industries. On the other hand, robots can be customized to perform some of the complex jobs that humans cannot do. The 3Dprinting industry is estimated to be worth 13.7 billion according to a survey conducted in 2019, where it is projected to reach 63.4 billion by the time it gets to 2025. Cloud computing benefits have been realized in different industries, making way to manufacturing. AI-powered equipment continues to increase due to the benefits realized from using this equipment. Advanced manufacturing technologies are essential in manufacturing companies because of their ability to boost innovation by allowing manufacturers to develop new products that can be made at a cheaper cost.
Therefore, there is a need to embrace advanced manufacturing technologies to shape the company's future. Furthermore, the current world pandemic makes it hard for companies to continue their normal manufacturing. As a result, it would be better to implement such technologies because they would ensure a continual production is achieved and the safety of the employees is guaranteed. I will also help with compliance with WHO guidelines to prevent the further spread of the deadly virus.
There is a need to embrace advanced manufacturing technologies to shape the company's future. Furthermore, the current world pandemic makes it hard for companies to continue their normal manufacturing. As a result, it would be better to implement such technologies because they would ensure a continual production is achieved and the safety of the employees is guaranteed. I will also help with compliance with WHO guidelines to prevent the further spread of the deadly virus.