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Effectiveness vs. Efficiency in Manufacturing

ATS

A more effective approach is to adopt two strategies that will yield ongoing improvements: Lean manufacturing (often in conjunction with Six Sigma) and investment in automation and new manufacturing technology. Automated equipment often runs faster than older, mechanized machines, which also contributes to higher efficiency.

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Echoes of Innovation

Dinesh Mishra

During the early developments from the 1950s to the 1960s, the concept of CNC emerged and driven by the need to automate machining processes. The year 2000 marked the beginning of significant advancements in automation and robotics within the CNC machine tool industry. The introduction of Industry 4.0