Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Manufacturing involves the production of goods using labor, machines, tools, and chemical or biological processes. It encompasses the secondary sector of the economy, where raw materials from the primary sector are transformed into finished goods on a large scale. Manufacturing can range from traditional handicrafts to high-tech industries.

Manufacturing engineering, also known as the manufacturing process, refers to the series of steps involved in transforming raw materials into a final product. The process begins with product design and specifications, which guide the selection and modification of materials to create the desired parts.

Modern manufacturing encompasses all the intermediate processes required for the production and integration of a product's components. Some industries, such as semiconductor and steel manufacturers, use the term "fabrication" to describe their processes.

The manufacturing sector is closely connected with engineering and industrial design. Major manufacturers in North America include General Motors Corporation, General Electric, Procter & Gamble, AbbVie, General Dynamics, Boeing, Pfizer, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. In Europe, notable manufacturers include Volkswagen Group, Siemens, BASF, Michelin, and Unilever. In Asia, companies like Toyota, Yamaha, Panasonic, LG, Samsung, Godrej & Boyce, and Tata Motors are prominent players in the manufacturing industry.