ICT, CAD & CAM, Components

Question 1

What are the advantages of using ICT in the textiles industry?

Answer 1

Provide an effective means of presentation
Reduce the time taken to create products
Improve communication
Reduce repetitive work
Decrease costs and increase efficiency

Question 2

What is the purpose of using ICT in the research stage of production?

Answer 2

Collecting and recording info

Relaying digital imagery

Question 3

And what are some examples of uses of ICT in the research stage?

Answer 3

Internet & email
Digital cameras
Graphics software
Word processing
Video conferencing

Question 4

What is the purpose of using ICT in the design stage of production?

Answer 4

Creating and developing designs
Developing specification sheets
Developing prototypes

Question 5

And what are some examples of uses of ICT in the design stage?

Answer 5

Graphics software
Scanner
Digital camera
Graphics tablet
Digital printer
CAD systems

Question 6

What is the purpose of using ICT in the manufacture stage of production?

Answer 6

Making patterns
Making end products
Controlling machinery

Question 7

And what are some examples of uses of ICT in the manufacture stage?

Answer 7

Lay planning
3D body scanning equipment
Computerised sewing/knitting machines
Digital printing equipment

Question 8

What does CAD stand for?

Answer 8

computer aided design

Question 9

What does CAM stand for?

Answer 9

computer aided manufacture

Question 10

What is a component?

Answer 10

Components are extras that are added to the fabric to make a textile item. Components are most often pre-manufactured (brought ready-made)

Question 11

Give 5 examples of different components

Answer 11

thread
fastenings
elastics
dyes
paints
bindings
interfacings
bead & sequins
LED bulbs