Glossary of Terms

Addressing personnel shortages and enhancing efficiency through the integration of autonomous systems, collaborative robotics, and automated inspection systems.

Additive Manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, is a manufacturing process that builds three-dimensional objects layer by layer based on a digital model.

Leading-edge design techniques for efficiency.

Focused on aviation and space flight technology and industry.

Simulation of human intelligence by machines.

Digital information overlay on the real world.

Quality checks performed by automated systems.

Large, complex data sets requiring advanced analysis.

A secure and distributed digital ledger technology.

Data tools for informed business decisions.

Programs to educate about career options.

Computing services delivered over the Internet.

Civil aviation involving aircraft for hire.

Design assistance using computers.

Protecting systems, networks, and data from digital attacks.

Examination of data to draw conclusions.

Relates to national security and military measures.

Framework that connects data flows across an asset's lifecycle.

A virtual replica of a physical system for analysis.

Additive manufacturing by melting material.

Aiding people in bringing innovative ideas to life.

Technologies for improving energy efficiency.

Includes AR, VR, and mixed reality technologies.

The process of constructing products or structures.

Algorithm-based approach to designing.

Combining additive and subtractive manufacturing.

IoT in industrial contexts.

Metrics for evaluating success.

Efficiency-focused production methods.

 The science of measurement.

Measuring without touching the object.

Improving efficiency and reducing waste.

An additive manufacturing process.

Ensuring products meet certain standards.

The field of creating and using robots.

The construction of ships.

Pertaining to outer space and relevant technologies.

Structured learning experiences for skills development.

The overall experience of using a product or service.

Simulated experiences that can be similar to or different from the real world.

A wire-based additive manufacturing process.

Using X-rays to inspect the internals of a product.

The amount of product made in a manufacturing process.

No discharge of pollutants into the environment.