A blueprint typically refers to a photographic print where lines and solid shapes are rendered in white on specially prepared blue paper. It is also a term used to describe a detailed plan or outline guiding the execution of a project or action.
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) is an integrated computerized system combining all elements of Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) to ensure efficient product development and manufacturing through real-time coordination.
A computer-assisted method of developing three-dimensional designs, crucial for the engineering and architectural professions, allowing designs to be tested under simulated real-time conditions without building physical models.
Demolition involves the destruction and removal of an existing structure from a site, which is a necessary step to prepare a site for new construction.
Murphy's Law is an administrative aphorism that asserts 'Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.' It originated with developmental engineer Ed Murphy in 1949, following a laboratory technician's error.
A slang term used to describe a person intensely interested in computers or other scientific/engineering subjects, often to the exclusion of other human activities. The term implies a certain degree of social awkwardness but can also be used as a compliment within certain groups.
Redundancy refers to the intentional or unintentional repetition of computer data or the engineering support of a system's weakness. This practice enhances reliability and safety in various systems by providing backup or fail-safes.
Reverse engineering is the process whereby a competitor's product is completely dismantled to learn everything about it, usually for the purpose of replication.
Robotics is the interdisciplinary branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots, as well as the computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing.
Specifications are detailed instructions provided in conjunction with product plans or purchase orders. They may stipulate the type of materials to be used, special construction techniques, dimensions, colors, or a list of the qualities and characteristics of a product.
