Title: Explain manufacturing as a technological system that transforms raw materials into products in a central location (e.g., a factory).
Course: Mechatronics I (13901-I) > Section: Understanding Manufacturing

Explanation should include

- inputs
- processes
- outputs
- open loop vs. closed loop
- goals.

Explanation should identify each element within the system and explain its role in the system; it should also differentiate between discrete and continuous manufacturing processes.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the difference between discrete and continuous manufacturing processes?
- What is the difference between fixed and flexible automation?
- What are examples of open-loop and closed-loop systems?