This document discusses strategically changing manufacturing to support better technology and results. It covers several topics:
- The future of manufacturing will require progressive changes in technology, culture, and capabilities to adapt to changing markets.
- Different industry sectors like healthcare, aerospace, and energy face different technology cycles and economic drivers that will impact production.
- Elements like fixturing, processes, applications, tools, and skills will need strategic transitions to adapt to new technologies.
- Metrics and control systems are used to track manufacturing performance, quality, safety, costs, and drive continuous improvement over time.