2010 – 01 – Materials in the Present

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Manufacturing is the practice of creating physical objects. In fact, manufacturing is an essential part of our modern society. Some materials produced using the manufacturing process are close to their natural state, while others require serious effort to reshape the material into a usable product. Man-made materials have unique characteristics that would not otherwise exist in the natural world.

According to manufacturers, there are about 2000 different types of steel, 5000 types of plastic and 10,000 separate types of glass. The miracle of modern technology has given society a huge selection of materials. It’s important to understand their unique properties and classifications.