Automation in laptop and iphone construction

[oreolvrs]

This article got me wondering just how much of the manufacturing of computers ie laptops ,smartphones and tvs are done completly by machine/automation and how much would have to be left to be fully automated in each case.

 

http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/resear...china-obsolete

 

 

keep in mind the same premise i have stated in this topics beggining about a fuly automated moneyless society http://www.sciencefo...740#entry712740

 

http://www.ft.com/in...l#axzz2BvglZLwL

 

http://www.wantchina...02&MainCatID=11

 

http://ifixit.org/2201/rare-look-inside-foxconn-reveals-more-automation-less-repairability/

 

okay i know the issue with regards to its harder to repair and dissasemblae if its done more and more by machine but is it possible for example to improve durability or get around this issue in other words redesign the Ipad/Iphone(or future similar products as well as automaating without affecting the ability to disassemble

the same goes for laptops can they be produced fully automated without affecting the ability to dismantle the battery or can there be alterations to the design to help with these technical problems

Edited November 11, 2012 by oreolvrs

[Externet]

OK, I'll bite.

In my opinion, garment production by robots in USA would not beat chinese factories. It may make it more expensive than currently is from any existing sweat shops in U.S.

 

Because if those robots are made in USA, * with strambotic costs to produce them, their absurd maintenance and repair fees.

(or do you want to buy chinese robots ? )

And the still absolute necessity of personnel handling transportation in and out the factory, feeding the robots; administrative and hidden costs,

(or do you want to employ chinese inmigrants ? )

designing the products;

(or do you want the chinese to do the design patterns in vogue ? ),

the cost of fabrics

(or do you plan to import the fabrics from China ? )

 

The parts to put together/fix robots would likely come from China also, by the same reason * above

 

In the remote chance that U.S. robotic garments come down to competitive prices, the result would be outsourcing to other chinese in the robot manufacturing industry instead of the sewing chinese labor.

 

{ Skidding off topic, the problem is in the too high US salaries driven by a multitude of factors and greed. }

 

Having worked in 'automated' electronics factories in US, robots handle only the repetitive actions, yes, at a much faster speed.

And those factories I worked at, ended closing doors and outsourcing the production of equipment similar to laptops and iphones to the $%^&@ orientals. No, unable to find a job for 2 years.

 

{Skidding off topic again, certain protesters against the chinese being paid a couple of dollars per day working for US corporations, do not notice that a pound of meat is 20 cents there and in US is $8.999 a pound. So who is being ripped off the most ?}

 

Sorry, delete the rant if necessary.

Edited November 17, 2012 by Externet