3D - Technological strategies

Question 1

Automated production lines

Answer 1

involve machinery and equipment that are arranged in a sequence, and the product is developed as it proceeds through each step.

Question 2

Robotics

Answer 2

are programmable machines that are capable of performing specified tasks.

Question 3

Computer-aided design (CAD)

Answer 3

is digital design software that aids the creation, modification, and optimisation of a design and the design process.

Question 4

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

Answer 4

involves the use of software that controls and directs production processes by coordinating machinery and equipment through a computer.

Question 5

Artificial intelligence

Answer 5

involves using computerised systems to simulate human intelligence and mimic human behaviour.

Question 6

Online services

Answer 6

are services that are provided via the internet.

Question 7

advantages

Answer 7

• high accuracy + precision
• reduced wastage from improving quality
• removes the need for humans

Question 8

disadvantages

Answer 8

• initially very expensive to set up
• if the system fails, the production process could see major disruptions
• it can lead to large scale redundancy of employees