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What products did the Romans produce in what we presently call factories?
The Romans used factories to produce weapons, scrolls, pottery, glassware, and other products.
Explain the two verticals of the history of manufacturing.
The two verticals of the history of manufacturing are the discovery and invention of materials and processes to make things, and the development of the systems of production.
How was early fabrication of implements and weapons accomplished?
Early fabrication of implements and weapons was accomplished more as crafts and trades than contemporary manufacturing.
What are some of the ancient processes mentioned in the text?
Some of the ancient processes mentioned in the text are casting, hammering (forging), and grinding, which date back 6000 years or more.
What do systems of manufacturing refer to?
Systems of manufacturing refer to the ways of organizing people and equipment so that production can be performed efficiently.
What are the two verticals that the history of manufacturing can be separated into?
- Discovery and invention of materials and processes to make things, and 2. Development of the systems of production
What were some of the processes that date back 6000 years or more?
Casting, hammering (forging), and grinding
What did the Romans produce in what we presently call factories?
Weapons, scrolls, pottery, glassware, and other products
How was early fabrication of implements and weapons accomplished?
More as crafts and trades than contemporary manufacturing
What do systems of manufacturing refer to?
The ways of organizing people and equipment so that production can be performed efficiently
Test your knowledge of the historical perspective of manufacturing processes with this quiz. Explore the discovery and invention of materials, processes, and systems of production that have shaped the manufacturing industry for thousands of years.
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