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Table of Contents
Unit 1
Introduction to Manufacturing
Green Manufacturing Link 26
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Technology and Technological Systems 27
Major Groups of Knowledge 27
Science 27
Technology 29
Humanities 29
Descriptive Knowledge 29
Technology 30
Elements of Technological Systems 32
Inputs 33
Processes 36
Outputs 36
Feedback 37
Goals 37
Types of Technological Systems 37
Career Link 42
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Manufacturing Systems 43
The Evolution of Manufacturing 43
Academic Link 45
Manufacturing as a System 46
Manufacturing Inputs 46
Manufacturing Processes 46
Transformation Technology 48
Managerial Technology 49
Manufacturing Outputs 50
Technology Link 54