Production technology

Question 1

What is production technology

Answer 1

Production Technology is all about using tools, machines, and electronics to make industries work better.

Question 2

What are robotics

Answer 2

The programming of machines to perform repetitive tasks on a production line

Question 3

What are robotics

Answer 3

The programming of machines to perform repetitive tasks on a production line

Examples:

Manufacture of cars
Sorting of vegetables into different sizes
Packaging or labelling

Question 4

What are some pros of robotics

Answer 4

Products are standardised and made to the same specification

Could benefit from economies of scale if there is a higher output

Can considerably increase capacity

Question 5

What are some cons of robotics

Answer 5

High set up and maintenance costs

lack of innovation

lack of flexibility

Question 6

What is communication technology

Answer 6

The use of technology to convey a message from a sender to a receiver

(Example: when a store is running low on a certain product, the system will automatically place an order for the stock from the supplier).

Question 7

What are examples of communication technology

Answer 7

Internal communications: order processing, data collecting and statistical analysis.

External communications: To suppliers and customers.

Question 8

What is cad and cam

Answer 8

Computer aided design - Can be very useful in the process of designing, as you can manipulate elements a lot more than when you don’t use technology.

Computer aided manufacture

Question 9

Pros of using technology

Answer 9

Reduced unit costs

increase capacity

increased productivity

Increased consistency in quality and production time

Ability to match supply to demand