13.5 Developments in technology Flashcards
1
Q
Microelectronics
A
Smaller
more powerful products
multifunctional
2
Q
New methods
A
Just in time production
Robots and cobots
More efficient, accurate
3
Q
CAD/CAM
A
FEA
VR testing
Fluid Dynamics
4
Q
Modern materials
A
Modern is combined materials, coated and alloyed
titanium
graphene
5
Q
Smart materials
A
materials changing due to external stimulus
Eg - Thermochromic - temperature
photochromic - lights
Memory shape alloy