full-scale manufacturing

[ˈfʊl skeɪl ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərɪŋ]
noun
fabricação em larga escala
1. The complete production of goods at maximum capacity using all available resources, moving from prototype or pilot phase to commercial production
The company decided to move forward with full-scale manufacturing after successful testing of the prototype.
A empresa decidiu avançar para a fabricação em larga escala após testes bem-sucedidos do protótipo.
2. Industrial production at the highest operational level for a product or service
Full-scale manufacturing began in Q2 after regulatory approval was granted.
A fabricação em larga escala começou no Q2 após a aprovação regulatória ser concedida.
In Brazilian industrial contexts, this term is essential in manufacturing and automotive sectors. Companies transitioning from development phases use this terminology when discussing investment decisions and market readiness. In the USA and globally, it marks a critical business milestone indicating product viability and market confidence.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mass productionlarge-scale manufacturingcommercial productionvolume production
Antonyms / Antônimos
pilot productionsmall-scale manufacturingprototype developmentlimited production

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fabricação em larga escala
Most commonly used in industrial and business contexts
Brazil - São Paulo
produção em escala total
Alternative phrasing used in manufacturing hubs
Brazil - Technical
manufatura em larga escala
Calque from English, used in technical documentation
Portugal
fabrico em larga escala
Uses 'fabrico' instead of 'fabricação'; common in Portuguese European contexts

Related Words

production capacitymanufacturing processsupply chainquality controlproduction lineindustrial output

Related Idioms & Phrases

ramp up production
go live with manufacturing
scale up operations
move into production
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