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manufacturing processes

knowledge

engineering, manufacturing and construction

manufacturing and processing

materials (glass, paper, plastic and wood)

manufacturing processes

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Description

The steps required through which a material is transformed into a product, its development and full-scale manufacturing.

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a manufacturing process

manufacturing measures

manufacturing mechanisms

manufacturing procedures

manufacturing process

manufacturing processes

manufacturing system

process of manufacturing

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knowledge

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cross-sector skills and competences

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