Project Management & Systems Integration Flashcards
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What is 'cybersecurity' in the context of digital manufacturing, and why is it critical?
Answer: Protecting manufacturing IT and OT systems from unauthorized access, cyberattacks, and data breaches that could disrupt production
Cybersecurity in manufacturing protects connected machines, control systems, and data from attacks that could halt production, compromise safety, or steal IP.
What is 'interoperability' in digital manufacturing systems?
Answer: The ability of different systems, machines, and software platforms to exchange and use information with each other
Interoperability enables machines from different vendors and software from different providers to communicate and share data seamlessly in a smart factory.
What is 'technology readiness level' (TRL) used for in manufacturing R&D and project management?
Answer: Assessing the maturity of a technology from basic research (TRL 1) to proven production deployment (TRL 9)
TRL is a 9-level scale originally from NASA that measures how mature a technology is, from basic principles (1) to full production deployment (9).
What is 'configuration management' in a digital manufacturing environment?
Answer: Systematically controlling changes to hardware, software, and documentation to maintain product and system integrity
Configuration management ensures that changes to systems and products are controlled, documented, and traceable, preventing unauthorized modifications that could affect quality or safety.
What does 'scalability' mean when evaluating a digital manufacturing technology platform?
Answer: The ability of a system to handle increasing workloads or expand to more machines and facilities without major re-engineering
A scalable platform can grow from a single pilot line to an entire factory network without requiring a fundamental redesign, protecting the initial technology investment.
What is a 'Gantt chart' used for in manufacturing project management?
Answer: Visually displaying a project schedule with tasks, durations, and dependencies plotted against a timeline
A Gantt chart provides a bar-chart view of a project schedule, showing when each task starts and ends and how tasks relate to each other.