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And the service industries now dominating the U.S. economy treated workers as interchangeable parts.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Its use of interchangeable parts reduced the need for specialized mechanics and helped enable the moving assembly line.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
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- modularity
- assembly line components
- standardized components
- prefabricated parts
- modular components
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- custom-made parts
- unique components
- artisanal fabrication
- bespoke components
- hand-fitted