High-tech Manufacturing

Extracted Attributes

• Primary Goals

  Optimize production, Minimize waste, Drive economic growth, Enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality, Reduce costs, Enhance product quality, Meet evolving consumer demands, Shift comparative advantage to higher-value activities

• Key Technologies

  Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Automation, Data analytics, Additive manufacturing (3D printing), Internet of Things (IoT), Smart systems, Advanced materials

• Related Concepts

  Industry 4.0 (Fourth Industrial Revolution), Intelligent manufacturing, Industrial internet, Advanced manufacturing

• US Employment (March 2020)

  7.2 million jobs (6% of nationwide jobs)

• Top US Manufacturing Subsectors

  Chemical manufacturing, Food, beverage, and tobacco products, Computer and electronic products

• US Employment Composition (1978)

  63% in manufacturing industries

• US Employment Composition (2020)

  Over 80% in information or professional services

• Location of Major Initiative (Solano Foundry)

  Solano County, California, United States

Timeline

• 63% of High Tech sector employment in the US was in manufacturing industries. (Source: web_search_results)

  1978-01-01

• The High Tech sector accounted for between 4 and 6 percent of total employment nationwide in the US. (Source: web_search_results)

  1978-01-01

• Semiconductor manufacturing made up 13% of High Tech jobs in the US. (Source: web_search_results)

  1978-01-01

• Aerospace manufacturing made up nearly one-fifth of High Tech employment in the US. (Source: web_search_results)

  1978-01-01

• The boundary between telecommunications equipment and IT hardware became blurred due to the growth of the internet. (Source: wikipedia)

  1990-01-01

• The US began its gradual shift from a manufacturing economy to a service-oriented economy, speeding up in later decades. (Source: web_search_results)

  1950-01-01

• The High Tech sector accounted for 7.2 million jobs, or 6 percent of jobs nationwide in the US. (Source: web_search_results)

  2020-03-01

• Over 80 percent of High Tech sector employment in the US was in information or professional services. (Source: web_search_results)

  2020-03-01

• Computer Systems Design exploded to 28 percent of High Tech jobs in the US. (Source: web_search_results)

  2020-03-01

• Architecture and Engineering Services increased its share to 22 percent of High Tech jobs in the US. (Source: web_search_results)

  2020-03-01

• Semiconductor manufacturing fell to 4 percent of High Tech jobs in the US, having shed approximately 125,000 jobs since 1978. (Source: web_search_results)

  2020-03-01

• Aerospace manufacturing gradually fell to 6 percent of High Tech employment in the US. (Source: web_search_results)

  2020-03-01

Telecommunications equipment

Telecommunications equipment (also telecoms equipment or communications equipment) is a type of hardware which is used for the purposes of telecommunications. Since the 1990s the boundary between telecoms equipment and IT hardware has become blurred as a result of the growth of the internet and its increasing role in the transfer of telecoms data.

Web Search Results

• Should the U.S. bring back manufacturing? Only if it's high tech, says ...

  Today, the U.S.’s top manufacturing subsectors include chemical manufacturing; food, beverage, and tobacco products; and computer and electronic products. Looking at the current manufacturing landscape, Mohan believes that high-tech manufacturing — advanced technologies, smart systems, state-of-the-art machinery — is the only type of manufacturing that should be brought back to the U.S. since the country can leverage it as its comparative advantage. [...] “We have the labor force, technology, and human capital for it,” Mohan says. Choosing to invest in the education, technology, and infrastructure for high-tech manufacturing could allow the country to shift its comparative advantage toward higher-value activities over time — making it so the U.S. could repeatedly enhance its manufacturing base and sustain competitiveness. [...] According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 8 percent of Americans hold jobs within the manufacturing sector today. Mohan explains that the country’s shift from a manufacturing economy to a service-oriented economy had been gradual — beginning in the mid-1900s and speeding up in later decades. The transition can be attributed to four factors: increased productivity, globalization and outsourcing, growth of service industries, and changing consumer demand.

• Like the Broader Economy, the High Tech Sector is Becoming Less ...

  As a whole, the sector has shifted from one dominated by the manufacturing of physical goods in large industrial sites to smaller software and computer system design firms: in 1978, 63 percent of High Tech sector employment was in manufacturing industries, but by 2020, over 80 percent was in information or professional services. [...] Perhaps unsurprisingly, Computer Systems Design has exploded from 1 percent of High Tech jobs in 1978 to 28 percent in 2020. Architecture and Engineering Services, already a major component of the sector, also increased its share to 22 percent. Notably, semiconductor manufacturing has fallen from 13 percent of High Tech jobs to just 4 percent, and has outright shed approximately 125,000 jobs since 1978 as the bulk of chipmaking moved overseas. [...] As of March 2020, the High Tech sector accounted for 7.2 million jobs, or 6 percent of jobs nationwide covered by BDS data. The High Tech sector’s share of total employment has remained steady at between 4 and 6 percent since 1978, the first year in which data is available. Nevertheless, the composition of employment has changed dramatically over this period. Aerospace manufacturing, which once made up nearly one-fifth of High Tech employment, has gradually fallen to 6 percent, while

• The Future of Manufacturing: A Deep Dive into Advanced ...

  These technologies range from automation and robotics to big data and the Internet of Things (IoT), all of which can profoundly impact the manufacturing industry. By implementing these cutting-edge tools, businesses can reduce costs, enhance product quality, and keep up with evolving consumer demands. The benefits of advanced manufacturing technologies are numerous and wide-ranging, and it is essential that businesses stay abreast of these developments in order to remain competitive and grow in [...] At its core, advanced manufacturing aims to optimize production, minimize waste, and ultimately drive economic growth. Key components of advanced manufacturing include automation, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and additive manufacturing, among others. By leveraging these tools and techniques, businesses can stay ahead of the curve and position themselves for long-term success in an ever-evolving industry. ## The Benefits of Implementing Advanced Manufacturing Technology [...] The term “advanced manufacturing” has become increasingly common in today’s fast-paced technological landscape. So, what exactly does it mean? Put simply, advanced manufacturing can be defined as the integration of innovative technology and cutting-edge processes to enhance the efficiency, productivity, and quality of manufacturing.

• The Impact of New Technologies in the Manufacturing industry

  These and other benefits are offered by the establishment of intelligent manufacturing or industrial internet, which began in Germany with the name of industry 4.0. This refers to the fourth industrial revolution, started as a project that was part of the German government’s high-tech strategy. [...] Imagine assembly lines that are never affected by unplanned downtime, maintenance work that is scheduled at an exact point in time, and spare parts that arrive even before they are needed. No more warning lights that flash only after an error has occurred or a part has exceeded its life cycle.

• Top Manufacturing Trends | IBM

  ## 3. 3D printing 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a rapidly growing technology that has changed the way companies design, prototype and manufacture products. In smart factories, 3D printing is a popular tool for producing complex parts and components quickly and precisely. [...] As manufacturing processes have advanced, so too have manufacturing materials. Advanced materials like composites, ceramics and nanomaterials are becoming the industry norm, as these materials offer increased strength and durability and improved thermal properties when compared to traditional raw materials. Advanced materials have a variety of potential applications, including aerospace, automotive and healthcare manufacturing. Composite materials, for instance, are helping manufacturers [...] Digitalization has had a profound impact on the manufacturing sector, enabling businesses to optimize processes, improve quality and reduce costs. Industry 4.0—also known as the fourth industrial revolution—is the latest phase of the manufacturing industry’s digital transformation. It integrates advanced technologies—like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing—into an organization’s existing manufacturing processes.