Steel in our Everyday Lives

Some engineering goods made of steel include machinery, construction material, defense equipment, medical equipment, telephonic equipment, scientific equipment, and consumer goods.

The production and consumption of steel is regarded as an index of a country's development because it is a basic industry that other industries heavily rely on for their machinery, and steel is used in the manufacturing of various goods.

The raw materials required for the production of steel are iron ore, coking coal, lime stone, and small quantities of manganese to harden the steel.

<p>When deciding the ideal location for steel plants, factors such as availability of raw materials, efficient transport network for distribution, proximity to markets and consumers should be considered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The iron and steel industry is considered a heavy industry because both the raw materials and finished goods are heavy and bulky, resulting in high transportation costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Advanced manufacturing is the use of innovative technology to improve products or processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>World class manufacturing (WCM) focuses on integrating the latest-generation machinery with process/work systems to facilitate manufacturing based business development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The goal of advanced manufacturing is to improve the performance of US industry through the innovative application of technologies, processes, and methods to product design and production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The White House defined advanced manufacturing as the integration of new innovative technologies in both products and processes, with a focus on remaining competitive and adding value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Advanced manufacturing differs from traditional manufacturing by incorporating advanced, innovative, and cutting-edge technologies to improve products or processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers