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modular manufacturing

[ˈmɒdjələr ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərɪŋ]
noun
manufatura modular
1. A manufacturing approach where products are designed and produced using independent, interchangeable modules or components that can be combined in various configurations
Modular manufacturing allows companies to customize products while reducing production costs and time.
A manufatura modular permite que as empresas personalizem produtos enquanto reduzem custos e tempo de produção.
2. A production system based on creating standardized components that can be assembled in different ways to create different final products
The automotive industry has adopted modular manufacturing to produce multiple vehicle models from the same platform.
A indústria automotiva adotou a manufatura modular para produzir vários modelos de veículos a partir da mesma plataforma.
Synonyms
modular productionmodular assemblycomponent-based manufacturing
Antonyms
integrated manufacturingmonolithic manufacturingcustom manufacturing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manufatura modular
Standard term used in Brazilian industrial and manufacturing contexts
São Paulo
fabricação modular
Alternative commonly used in São Paulo's industrial sector
Portugal
fabrico modular
Portuguese variant using local manufacturing terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

mix and match assembly
plug-and-play manufacturing
building block approach
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