Option: Automated Manufacturing Systems

3 dot points across 3 inquiry questions, in syllabus order. Each dot point has a focused answer, with exam-style questions and worked answers where available.

What are the characteristics of an automated manufacturing system and how does it use information to control production?

Describe the characteristics of automated manufacturing systems, including the use of sensors, controllers and actuators, open and closed loop control, and the role of feedback

Characteristics of automated manufacturing systems. Sensors, controllers and actuators, open and closed loop control and feedback, with the traps markers look for.

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How do CAD, CAM and robotics carry out the information processes in an automated manufacturing system?

Describe how the information processes are carried out in automated manufacturing systems, including CAD and CAM, robotics, CNC machines and the integration of design and production

Information processes in automated manufacturing. CAD and CAM, robotics, CNC machines and CIM integration, with the traps markers look for.

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What social, ethical and economic issues arise from automating manufacturing, and what are the emerging trends?

Describe the social and ethical issues raised by automated manufacturing systems, including the changing nature of work, retraining, safety and the environment, and emerging trends such as additive manufacturing and smart factories

Issues in automated manufacturing. The changing nature of work, retraining, safety, the environment, and trends such as additive manufacturing and smart factories, with the traps markers look for.

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