**2.2 Manufacturing philosophy wise the trends**

Over a last few decade's manufacturing theory wise the trends can be observed in **Figure 2** and those are as follows, In the 1960's a measure trend for manufacturing processes were cost-driven. Then it became quality driven in 1980. However recently cost quality and time to market are the most important drivers in manufacturing industries.

The need for advanced manufacturing can be attributed to the following.


Some major advantages of advanced manufacturing processes

