1.1 The impact of new and emerging technologies (Edit) GapFill

The Industrial Revolution resulted in changes to the economy and to the manufacturing industry mainly because of  crowdfundingautomationmore computersmore workers. Enterprises are important for the economy in that they provide countless jobs in new and emerging industries. New enterprises often raise money or capital by  selling their housescrowdfundingCADasking fair traders for cash.  Political partiesGovernmentsCouncilsStart-up companies and not-for-profit organisations are known to help fund enterprises that are working towards something beneficial for society. New and emerging technologies can help give  upper-class peoplestudentsadultschildren opportunities. Apprenticeships are an example of a method that can help young people gain practical skills within developing technologies.

New and emerging technologies have allowed working people to connect more easily from home.  Flexible working hoursSocial mediaPart-time schedulesVideo conferencing meetings is an example of a method used by professionals so they can work remotely.

Sustainability in the manufacturing industry is crucial, and many companies are now starting to make much greater use of  gasfinite resourcesvirtual marketingnon-finite resources. Manufacturing companies must be aware of the needs of consumers when using new and emerging technologies in products. They continue to develop new products to meet changing  climatesfashionstools and equipmentfaiths and  religionsbeliefsethicstrends. However,  trendsetterspollutionlead timesthe environment can delay very quick responses to ever-changing consumer needs.

Manufacturers are reconsidering how they  dispose ofsellfindpackage products. Developments in materials have allowed designers to reduce material consumption and achieve more sustainable ways of presenting their designs to the consumer.

Some aspects of culture can slow down the spread and integration of new and emerging technologies. For example,  foodpopulation movementsocial segregationclothing can create social barriers. 

It is important to consider how goods are  manufacturedexhibitedtransportedcarried because long-distance travel can produce a lot of harmful emissions. This can affect how  sustainablesmallexpensivebig a product is.