Outline the history of manufacturing.

Outline should include a summary of the critical stages that manufacturing has undergone (i.e., Industry 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0).

Process/Skill Questions:

• How did the invention of the steam engine affect manufacturing?
• In what way did the invention of interchangeable parts alter manufacturing? Line production? Automation?
• What are the critical stages of U.S. manufacturing?
• What role has the computer played in the evolution of manufacturing?
• How has the role of robots changed in manufacturing?