The document is an overview presentation from the FLATE Center for Manufacturing Education about what manufacturing is. It defines manufacturing as making something, making a lot of them, and making a profit from what is made. It notes that over 16,000 manufacturing companies in Florida employ over 400,000 people. The presentation describes the manufacturing cycle of designing, fabricating, testing, marketing, and distributing products and gives examples of manufacturing careers.

1. Overview WHAT IS MANUFACTURING? PRESENTATION The FLATE Center for Manufacturing Education wishes to make available, for educational and non-commercial purposes only, materials of the “ WHAT IS MANUFACTURING” presentation comprised of images, texts, facilitator’s notes, and other demonstration materials. This instructional resource forms part of FLATE’s outreach efforts to facilitate a connection between students, teachers and manufacturers throughout the State of Florida. We trust that these activities and materials will add value to your teaching and/or presentations. Please visit our website for additional resources, including our Made in Florida Video , a unique behind-the-scenes visit to modern manufacturing plants in the State of Florida. FLATE Center for Manufacturing Education Hillsborough Community College - Brandon 10414 E Columbus Dr., Tampa, FL 33619 (813) 259-6575 www.fl-ate.org and www.madeinflorida.org This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0402215. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. See the Notes Page for additional information

2. What is Manufacturing? Discovering great careers in Florida

3. Everything is manufactured Ask Carlos Santana Almost Cool shades Electric guitar Strings Jeans Speakers Microphones Keyboards Trumpets Lights Natural talent Gel

4. Manufactured goods

5. 1. Making something. 2. Making a lot of them. 3. Making money (a profit) on what you make. What is manufacturing?

6. Over 16,000 manufacturing companies and 400,000 Floridians work in this industry statewide. Who works in manufacturing? A production technician creates guitar strings at Black Diamond in Sarasota, Florida.

7. Some manufacturing sectors Biological and medical Electronic Devices Aviation and Aeronautics Systems Engineering Metals and Plastics Food, Paper, Beverage & Cosmetics Processing Leisure & Entertainment Transportation

8. Innovate 1 Barcode Printer The Manufacturing Cycle Design 2 Fabricate 3 Test 4 Market 5 Distribute 6

9. Innovate 1 2 3 4 5 6 Practical uses for barcode labels OTHER In response to a market need or invent a new idea to solve a practical problem. The Manufacturing Cycle

10. 1 3 4 5 6 Try your ideas about what to make, what it will look and feel like, how it will perform and how it could be built. The Manufacturing Cycle Design 2

11. 1 2 4 5 6 After the design is done, it is time to make things happen. Skills, technology and teamwork turn ideas into real products. The Manufacturing Cycle Fabricate 3

12. 1 2 5 6 3 Quality is important. Components and final products need to be tested to make sure they perform as designed. The Manufacturing Cycle Test 4

13. 1 2 4 6 3 Once the products are designed and built they need to be offered to potential consumers. The Manufacturing Cycle Market 5

14. 1 2 4 5 3 To conclude the manufacturing cycle, products need to be packaged and shipped to consumers. The Manufacturing Cycle Distribute 6

15. What interest you? Innovate 1 Product design Production process and tool design Manufacturing Associates/Operators Equipment and Process Technicians Facilities Maintenance Technicians Automation Technicians Materials Handling Quality control Information technology (IT) Sales and Marketing Customer service Finances Packaging Design and Production Sample careers Fabricate 3 Test 4 Market 5 Distribute 6 Design 2

16. How do you get there? Career Track Academic Track The World of Manufacturing (Business + Production) High School Community College College/ University Special technology or craft training (Possible certification) Certificate AAS degree AS degree B.A.S/B.A./B.S. Master Ph.D. Middle School Prerequisites

17. Do what you love More than 16,000 different companies and 400,000 Floridians work in the manufacturing field. This means that not just jobs, but manufacturing careers are being Made in Florida , by people like you. If you get satisfaction by making something, get excited about using new technology, or you work well with teams of people, then the manufacturing industry may be the place for you, with a challenging job, great pay, and excellent benefits. For more information visit ww.madeinflorida.org . Right here in Florida