Industry Flashcards
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Automation industry definition
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repetitive tasks performed by mechanised assembly lines
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Automation industry advantages and disadvantages
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AD - increased efficiency and speed of production, accurate, consistent, reduced labour cost, can work 24/7
DIS - replaces workforce leading to job losses, no human input, expensive, up-skilled workers to maintain robots
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Why is the layout of an industry important
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workflow should be logical and designed to ensure each stage is efficient as possible
4
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Why are robots used in assembly lines
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automatic, preform series of complex movements, can be in hazardous environments, efficient
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