Industry

Question 1

Automation industry definition

Answer 1

repetitive tasks performed by mechanised assembly lines

Question 2

Automation industry advantages and disadvantages

Answer 2

AD - increased efficiency and speed of production, accurate, consistent, reduced labour cost, can work 24/7
DIS - replaces workforce leading to job losses, no human input, expensive, up-skilled workers to maintain robots

Question 3

Why is the layout of an industry important

Answer 3

workflow should be logical and designed to ensure each stage is efficient as possible

Question 4

Why are robots used in assembly lines

Answer 4

automatic, preform series of complex movements, can be in hazardous environments, efficient