Automation And Robotics Flashcards
What is automation?
Automatic equipment used in the manufacturing process
What are the pros of automation?
Fast than humans
Produces less waste
Cheaper (less mistakes and wasted product)
Consistent quality
What are the cons of automation?
Expensive to buy and fix
Requires a person to check quality
Faults can cause harm and injury
What is robotics?
Automation that uses ai to improve performance
What are the pros of robotics?
Can learn and adapt
Can handle things humans cant
What are the cons of robotics
More expensive than simple automation
Loss of jobs
Concerns around artificial intelligence
What is a flexible manufacturing system?
A group of machines that can be reprogrammed at any time to change tasks
What is just in time manufacturing?
Ordering materials just before you need them?
What are the pros of just in time manufacturing?
Less need for storage space
Products may be fresher
Stock won’t go out of date/fashion
Reduces waste
Reduces costs which allows buissnesses to have competitive prices
What are the cons of just in time manufacturing?
It is difficult to react to unexpected changes in demand
Businesses can’t bulk buy for discounts
What is one advantage to computer aided design?
Ideas can be drawn out and developed quickly
What is one disadvantage of computer aided design?
Requires a skilled worker who understands the software
What is one advantage of computer aided manufacturing?
Machines can do repetitive tasks and don’t need breaks
What is one disadvantage to computer aided manufacturing?
It is expensive to set up
