This lesson is a great introduction to the topic of manufacturing, with a special emphasis on automation in manufacturing, for anyone teaching about production, robotics, or computer integrated manufacturing.

This lesson addresses the following key questions:

• How has manufacturing evolved over time?
• What are the components of automation?
• What are the pros and cons of automation in manufacturing?
• Where can I find more info?

The lesson explores each of these essential questions with clear explanations, high quality images and video, and lots of additional support resources, discussion topics, and avenues to go deeper.

If you like this lesson, you should consider downloading the companion guided notes worksheet, which will help with student understanding and retention of key concepts.

You might also like to download my quiz on CNC and Automation, which is designed to assess this lesson as well as my lesson on CNC Laser technologies.

The formal lesson plan is also available for download separately, or as part of a bundle.