Manufacturing Technology
Production
Increased output for input
Use resource to full potential
Increase profitability
Costs
Cost of product
Manufacturing
Transportation/Distribution
Cost of energy usage
Electricity
Cost of resources
Raw Material Resources
Human Resources
Energy Usage
Lower/reduced energy usage
Recycling, using green energy to fit social context/costs
Wind, Solar, Hydro, Electric
Safety
Environmental
Ventilation systems
Fumes and chemicals are spewed from vents.
Ozone
Pollution
Not fatal if accident occurs
Easy to use without precautions in the fear of manufacturing plants
Design
Repairability
Maintainable
Removeable / Cost efficient components
Reliability
Can produce product with minimal mistakes
Back-up systems in-case of power outage
Will not have to depend on single machine or motor to run
Efficiency
Bulky and Large design to a sleek, eco-friendly design
Does not take up a lot of room, possibily make machine portable
Sustainability
Durable
It won't break down as easily
