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Technologies in the machine tool industry 1975-1990
Solid Machine Machine Engineering Control Software System Computer mechanics design design materials engineering engineering engineering communication
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Conv.lathe, 1975 X X X X
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FMS, 1990 X X X X X X X
a) Includes knowledge of drivers, sensors and electronics
b) Application specific knowledge is a prerequisite for good system engineering
Source: From Paper 1a in Ehrnberg 1996, Technological Discontinuities and Industrial Dynamics.
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