I think the distinction your looking for is "crafted" vs "manufactured". What is interesting is that the linage of these devices include lots of "craft". - Vac

I think the distinction your looking for is "crafted" vs "manufactured". What is interesting is that the linage of these devices include lots of "craft". - Vacuum tubes - Wire wraping - Core rope memory and some magnetic core memory. Where it gets even more interesting is when you NEED craft for advancement. The most entertaining case I can think of is this one: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/neil-armstrongs-spacesuit-was-made-by-a-bra-manufacturer-3652414/?no-ist http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/neil-armstrongs-spaces... http://www.thecredits.org/2013/09/bras-in-space-the-incredible-true-story-behind-upcoming-film-spacesuit/ http://www.thecredits.org/2013/09/bras-in-space-the-incredib...