History Manufacturing engineering



ford assembly line, 1913.


one historian, murno gladst, contends first factory in potosí. potosi factory took advantage of abundant silver mined nearby , processed silver ingot slugs coins.


british colonies in 19th century built factories buildings large number of workers gathered perform hand labor, in textile production. proved more efficient administration , distribution of materials individual workers earlier methods of manufacturing, such cottage industries or putting-out system.


cotton mills used inventions such steam engine , power loom pioneer industrial factories of 19th century, precision machine tools , replaceable parts allowed greater efficiency , less waste. experience formed basis later studies of manufacturing engineering. between 1820 , 1850, non-mechanized factories supplanted traditional artisan shops predominant form of manufacturing institution.


henry ford further revolutionized factory concept , manufacturing engineering in 20th century innovation of mass production. highly specialized workers situated alongside series of rolling ramps build product such (in ford s case) automobile. concept dramatically decreased production costs virtually manufactured goods , brought age of consumerism.


modern developments

modern manufacturing engineering studies include intermediate processes required production , integration of product s components.



some industries, such semiconductor , steel manufacturers use term fabrication these processes.



kuka industrial robots being used @ bakery food production




automation used in different processes of manufacturing such machining , welding. automated manufacturing refers application of automation produce goods in factory. main advantages of automated manufacturing manufacturing process realized effective implementation of automation , include: higher consistency , quality, reduction of lead times, simplification of production, reduced handling, improved work flow, , improved worker morale.


robotics application of mechatronics , automation create robots, used in manufacturing perform tasks dangerous, unpleasant, or repetitive. these robots may of shape , size, preprogrammed , interact physically world. create robot, engineer typically employs kinematics (to determine robot s range of motion) , mechanics (to determine stresses within robot). robots used extensively in manufacturing engineering.


robots allow businesses save money on labor, perform tasks either dangerous or precise humans perform economically, , ensure better quality. many companies employ assembly lines of robots, , factories robotized can run themselves. outside factory, robots have been employed in bomb disposal, space exploration, , many other fields. robots sold various residential applications.








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