(Newswire.net — October 13, 2019) — October 13, 2019) Technology is moving at a rapid pace. In the last five years, we have been introduced to motion-sensing devices, electric cars, smartphones with Android systems, artificial intelligence (IA) apps that nearly dominate everything, and so much more across varied industries.
The fast-changing principles in automation were not designed to replace people. Past and current technology was and is being designed to allow people to be more productive and to enable individuals to quickly problem-solve without spending hours on tasks that are time-consuming and expensive.
However, there is mainstream technology that is still being manufactured and is used effectively. For example, the industry of laminating, binding, and mounting are hands-on tools. Companies like USI Laminate works with educational institutions, businesses, and government agencies, in creating signs, banners, tents, posters, and more.
However, societies around the world are creating technology-inspired products. There is no putting the brakes on technology; it is here to stay. However, it will not stay in its present state but will expand and improve our lives. No, we will not be replaced by robots which is a leading misconception.
Man and Machine
Many workers in manufacturing plants welcome robotic machinery working alongside them. These machines or “cobots” are performing many menial and repetitive tasks that workers had to perform before they could move forward.
As fast as technological advances are appearing, there is still a human element to working with them. Silicon Valley techies understand that much of today’s technology products have a lifespan of around two years or so.
Too often you hear people say that they do not need a warranty with their high-tech product because it is all too easy to simply buy another one which, by that time, may consist of a newer model.
Hand operated tool products continue to be more practical and are less expensive than high-tech services or products. As advanced as machinery-run computed equipment becomes, you will still need a person to feed it information or to feed it fuel to continue running.
Technological Benefits
Industries that support medium-size or small businesses and that continue to use electrical or manual paper-bound products are thriving. Even the use of fax machines are still in operation and are asked for by the public. The U.S. Government is a prime example of a vast organization that continues to use hands-on tools, as well as high-tech equipment.
Technology is not the enemy of today or tomorrow. High-tech processes are enhancing the educational system, giving us faster and better communication with each other, boosting productivity, contributing to saving lives faster within the health community, providing better security, and fills life with more fun and entertaining advancements.
Yes, we can make an example of both positive and negative changes as a result of modern technology. But isn’t it all in the way that we use our new AI and IoT technology? Technology has left its mark in every field that you can name. Just think about how yesterday we could use a crockpot for fast food assembly. Today, we have an air cooker that cooks within minutes.
What about finger-pricking for diabetics? Today we have a diabetic pod system. Also, instead of a daily desk job, your job opportunities can be freelanced or accomplished by work-at-home positions with video chatting.
Technology Versus Hands-On
Technology is helping mankind to better organize our lives, to work more efficiently, to gather information at a moment’s notice, help us buy and sell faster, and fosters an augmented global connection.
Technology has always brought about change since the Industrial Revolution. Some changes have been unpretentious and affected only one type of business. The advancements in technology today are major and are affecting the world. Businesses and industries are affected the hardest by technological changes because the results require the renovation of a whole operating process.
There is a question that begs an answer because of the elephant in the room. Can technology advancements co-exist with hands-on tools? The answer is yes, they can for now. Perhaps ten years from now there will be digital advancements in electrical and manually-operated machinery. Technology evolves, but the need for humanity will remain steadfast.
Let’s take a look at the fax machine vs. technology scenario. Traditional fax machines are a piece of equipment that have been revered for their dependability and security. But digital technology or cloud-based technology is encroaching on the improvement of security that this equipment once held.
Even though traditional printing equipment or facsimile machines are still being used, recent initiatives around the world could begin to phase the existence of hands-on business tools out of the way. For now, however, manual or hands-on tools are still prevalent in the world of business.