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PMAN 01
The Manufacturing Industry
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | use of machines, tools and labor to produce good for use or sale |
| Raw Materials | materials derived from natural resources |
| Mechanization | replacing human labor with the use of machinery |
| 3D Printing | computer-controlled creation of small scale 3D solid objects |
| Nanotechnology | design, production and application of structures, devices and systems by manipulating size and shape at the nanometer scale |
| Nanometer | one billionth of a meter |
| The Internet of Things (IoT) | technology allowing multiple electronic devices to connect in order to communicate |
| Cloud Computing | practice of using a network of remote servers to store, manage and process data |
| Big Data | technology allowing manufacturing industries to access, analyze and manage large data sets in real time |
| Finished Goods | processed goods formed into a product ready for consumers |
| Predictive Maintenance Technology | technology allowing manufacturers to simplify maintenance procedures by predicting threatening failures |
| Computer Aided Design (CAD) | software used to create graphical representations of physical objects |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | federal agency which governs occupational health and safety in the US |
| Hazard Communication (HazCom) | ensures information on chemical safety is available in the workplace |
| Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) | procedures for handling certain toxic and hazardous substances in a safe manner |
| Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | protects or isolates individuals from hazards in the workplace |