Sensors in Manufacturing P1
Manufacturing can be said in a broad sense to be the process of converting raw
materials into usable and saleable end products by various processes, machinery,
and operations. The important function of manufacturing is, therefore, to add value
to the raw materials. It is the backbone of any industrialized nation. Without
manufacturing, few nations could afford the amenities that improve the quality of
life. In fact, generally, the higher the level of manufacturing activity in a nation,
the higher is the standard of living of its people. Manufacturing should also be
competitive, not only locally but also on a global basis because of the shrinking of
our world....
