Glossary of Terms

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Advanced Manufacturing

 

The accesserated use of high-tech processes in the manufacturing plant. This definition is not synonymous with "high-tech manufacturing," as the emphasis is on the high-tech processes used in production, rather than the output of high-tech products. (Department from the Division of Labors Employment and Training Administration)

Arc Welding

 

A group of welding processes in which fusion is obtained by heating with an electric arc or arcs, with or without the use of filler metal. (definition from robots4welding.com)

Automation

 

The use of computers and control systems to run a machine (using a robot to replace human operators).