The phrase "traditional manufacturing" refers to the conventional methods and processes used to produce goods and products. It typically involves manual labor, machinery, and an assembly line setup to create items on a large scale. Full definition
If it becomes more widespread, distributed manufacturing will disrupt traditional labor markets and the economics of traditional manufacturing. (scientificamerican.com)
That's because rising exports can increase jobs, as much as rising imports are killing them in traditional manufacturing sectors. (fortune.com)
3D - printing has transformed the way that people can turn ideas into real objects, allowing users to move away from more traditional manufacturing. (sciencedaily.com)