1.1 New And Emerging Technologies Flashcards
What is virtual modelling used for?
Developing designs
What is CAD?
Computer Aided Design
What is CAD used for?
Explore different design ideas
What is CAT?
Computer aided testing
What is CAT used for?
Analysing the value and efficiency of a design
What is crowd funding?
A platform where designers can pitch an idea and potentially obtain an investment
What is virtual marketing?
When influencers promote products / brands through social media
What is LCA?
Life Cycle Assessment
What are the 5 main stages of the life cycle assessment?
Extraction of raw materials
Manufacture and assembly
Transportation
Use
Disposal
Name 3 examples of finite resources.
Oil, gas and coal
Finite resources are…
… Not sustainable
Non finite resources are…
… Sustainable
Name 3 examples of non-finite resources.
Wood, wool and cotton
How can we reduce waste?
Using more recycled / recyclable materials
What is technology push?
When a new technology is invented and designers or engineers use it in a new product
