Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents
Technology and industry -- Making things -- Distributing goods -- Selling and buying -- Farming and food -- Drilling, digging, and mining -- Feel the power! -- Energy efficiency -- Smart buildings -- Mass communication -- Get moving! -- Future fantastic -- Tech timeline.
Summary
Tech Industry examines the technological innovations that are transforming not only the way goods are manufactured and distributed, but also how people function in the workplace, from the farmer in the field to the pilot in the sky. Dynamic photographs and informative text sharply illustrate the momentous advancements we are experiencing in industrial technology, such as 3-D printing, product delivery by drone, and computer chips for consumers to track the path of their food from source to plate.
