automation

"There are many different jobs in the court system. . . . There are opportunities even for people who are not interested in law school. There are behind-the-scenes jobs for detail-oriented people, particularly in information technology. In the courtroom itself, there is always a need for translators and interpreters, and even options for the artistically inclined"--Provided by publisher.

"When you think of a construction site, you might picture bulldozers, workers in hard hats, and huge iron beams being shifted into place. You might not imagine robots, drones, and 3D printers, but they are becoming essential equipment on modern building sites. The field of construction is changing quickly as project managers rely more on interactive apps than blueprints, and on images from autonomous drones rather than hand drawn schematics. Readers will explore how construction is merging with technology, and what it means for careers in the future"--Provided by publisher.

"A true story . . . about a . . . team of engineers--far from the Silicon Valley limelight--and their quest to achieve a . . . difficult technological feat: building a robot that can lay bricks"--Dust jacket.

From seeing the country from behind the wheel of a truck to managing hundreds of workers at an e-commerce fulfillment center, career opportunities within transportation and warehousing are booming in the United States. This book introduces students to a variety of job and career paths in logistics with ample room for growth, including how to jumpstart their journeys as early as high school. It serves as a handy primer on entering a growing and dynamic industry, with useful, hands-on tips for the job search and an overview and prospectus of this line of work for years to come.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to coding in transportation. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to coding in transportation. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to mining robots and how they are used.

Mining can be a dirty and dangerous business. Some mines are difficult, if not impossible, for humans to reach. Bring on the robots! They help clean up mining disasters, drill into the ocean floor for copper and gold, and much more.

Manufacturing and Automation Technology provides thorough coverage of manufacturing as it relates to the Standards for Technological Literacy. This text covers both manufacturing processes and management technology. Students apply the text content to create a real-world enterprise in which they determine the management, create the products, and prepare the financial reports. Also included are new green manufacturing links that feature green processes and techniques applied in manufacturing.

Contains twelve units of study that explore the materials, processes, and management techniques used in the manufacturing and automation technology industry, and includes academic, career, and technology links.