mass production
noun
: production of goods in considerable quantities usually by machinery
Beginning with the mass production of cotton clothing, the Industrial Revolution produced a parade of synthetic fabrics, including nylon and rayon.—
Joseph A. Amato
Joseph A. AmatoDespite the larger commercial space, Sans Souci maintains their artisanal philosophy: no machines, no preservatives, and no mass production. Everything is hand-dipped and cut.—Amy Johansson
Amy JohanssonWe learned about the railroad … and the way the mass production of nails revolutionized the building of balloon-frame houses …—David Updike
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It is estimated to have saved more than 500 million lives worldwide since mass production and clinical use began in the 1940s.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Reportedly, this allows for mass production of thousands of identical 3D sensing chips on a single wafer, slashing the cost per chip to just $5.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Ampera builds theirs like appliances, targeting mass production of 300 units per year using 3D printing and modular assembly, which drives down the cost with every unit made.
—Iulia Lupse, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Based in the city of Gwangju in Gyeonggi province near Seoul, Jusung Engineering makes equipment for mass production of semiconductors, solar cells and advanced digital displays.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Reportedly, this allows for mass production of thousands of identical 3D sensing chips on a single wafer, slashing the cost per chip to just $5.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Ampera builds theirs like appliances, targeting mass production of 300 units per year using 3D printing and modular assembly, which drives down the cost with every unit made.
—Iulia Lupse, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Based in the city of Gwangju in Gyeonggi province near Seoul, Jusung Engineering makes equipment for mass production of semiconductors, solar cells and advanced digital displays.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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“Mass production.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mass%20production. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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