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New and emerging technologies 1.1 Flashcards

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what is automation

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the process of using automatic equipment such as robots in the workplace instead of humans

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advantages of automation

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  • robots can work faster then humans
    -robots can be work with harmful things which humans cant
  • robots work with higher accuracy and consistency
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disadvantages of robots in automation

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  • robots may replace humans so there may be fewer jobs
  • high initial costs/ expensive
  • they cant carry out tasks that require human judgement
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what is smart technology

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technology that uses a chip to store information

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how is smart technology used in the workplace

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they use data to organise tasks without any human input

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what is crowdfunding

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  • a process Involving advertising of a product online to gain popularity and public opinion.
  • If people think the product will be viable, they then donate money to the product as an investment opportunity.
  • these people are know as ‘backers’ and are often rewarded with gifts and discounts if it is successful
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what is virtual marketing

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the promotion of products online

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what is algorithm

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a sequence of logical instructions for carrying out a task

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what are co-operatives

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a type of business that is owned and ran by its own members

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what is fair trade

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a trading partnership that ensures workers in developing countries are given suitable working conditions and are paid a fair wage

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what are finite resources

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resources that are non renewable and are being used faster than they are being supplied meaning they will eventually run out

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examples of finite resources

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Metals, plastics and fossil fuels (coal, natural gas and oil)

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advantages of finite resources

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easily accessible, cheap

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what is an ecological footprint

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the impact of a person or community on the environment.

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social footprint

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the impact a company or organisation has on people and communities.

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disadvantages of finite resources

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  • will eventually run out
  • most have high environmental impacts
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what are non finite resources

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resources that are found naturally and can be replaced

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examples of non finite resources

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wood, cotton and renewable energy sources such as solar and wind

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Advantages of non-finite resources

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  • replenish quickly
  • becoming more effective as technology advances
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Disadvantages

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  • technology isn’t quite up to standard to produce enough energy
  • less reliable than finite resources
  • produce less energy
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disadvantages of landfill sites

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  • They release harmful gases that pollute the surrounding air and soil
  • contamination of ground water sources
  • noise pollution
  • smell (can effect the economy of areas)
  • effecting local ecosystems and wildlife
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what is continuous improvement

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the process of making small changes to improve the way a company works

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advantages of continuous improvement

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  • improve speed and quality and save resources
  • it encourages people to work together and give regular feedback
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what is efficient working

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when companies work in an efficient manner

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disadvantages of continuous improvement

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  • it can encourage consumers to replace existing products, leading to old one being disposed of
  • new products being made, transported etc can lead to increased usage of finite resources
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how can a company work more efficiently

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  • by increasing speed of production
  • reducing errors and waste, can be done by using automation and CAD
  • implementing quality control
26
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what is quality control

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a set of checks intended to ensure that a product will meet customers requirements after being manufactured

27
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what is global warming

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the rise in average temperature of the Earth’s surface

28
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how can we stop products from causing pollution

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dispose of them correctly
recycle them

29
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how do more energy efficient products help stop global warming

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It reduces GHG emissions, both direct emissions from fossil fuel combustion or consumption, and indirect emissions reductions from electricity generation

30
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what is technology push

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using new technology to make an existing product more desirable

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how does technology push affect consumer choice

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because people will be more likely to buy the newer and more developed products

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examples of products developed due to technology push

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smartphones

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what is market pull

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making a product which will satisfy the wants and needs of customers

34
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examples of market pull in products

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cameras becoming smaller and more lightweight as a result of customer needs

35
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why might technological advancements cause a change in job opportunities

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the rapid changes in technology including automation, have meant there’s now a decline in the need for traditional skills

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how can developments in technology open up new job opportunities

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workers are needed to design computers, write programs for them to run and design computer games, maintain websites

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what factors should designers include when designing a product

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  • cultural beliefs
  • fashion trends
  • latest technology
  • accessibility
  • environmental impacts
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how can a product be designed so it fits a specific need of a user

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DISABLED USER- product should be easy to use, bigger and utilise more colourful parts

RELIGEOUS AND CULTURAL BELEIFS - research meanings behind colours , shapes and graphics
- adjustable in size

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advantages of CAD

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  • Ideas can be drawn and developed quickly
  • Designs can be viewed from all angles and with a range of materials
  • Some testing and consumer feedback can be done before costly production takes place
  • can be sent to other designers around the world quickly
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disadvantages of CAD

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Difficult to keep up with constantly changing and improving technology
Needs a skilled workforce
Expensive to set up

41
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What is CAM and what is it used for

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Computer aided manufacture

used to manufacture a part or product using CAD or using computer controlled machinery like a 3D printer

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advantages of CAM

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Fast and accurate production
machines can run constantly on repetitive tasks

43
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disadvantages of CAM

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expensive to set up
needs a skilled workforce

44
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what is FMS (Flexible manufacturing systems)

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a type of manufacture which has a series of different machines producing different parts for a product

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advantages of fms

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  • they are easy to adapt
  • quick and straightforward process
  • machines in the process can be reprogrammed without stopping other areas of the process
46
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what is just in time production

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a type of production where materials or parts are delivered right when they’re needed

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advantages of JIT

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  • saves money on storage of materials
  • reduces waste
  • ensures there is no money wasted producing stock that will remain unsold
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disadvantages of JIT

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the system relies on the components being delivered on time and being fault free, if these two things don’t happen, money can be lost and the person may have to wait longer for replacements

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what is lean manufacturing

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a type of production based on minimising costs and maximising efficiency by cutting down on waste and the amount of materials and energy used in production

50
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how can lean manufacture be done

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This is done by adapting designs and making changes to the production process.

51
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what is planned obsolescence

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when a product is designed to become useless quickly

52
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examples of planned obsolescence products

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  • disposable razors
  • mobile phones
53
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cons of planned obsolescence

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it creates more waste as more products are being disposed of

54
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what is design for maintenance

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ensuring a product lasts long through parts that can be repaired or replaced easily

55
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what is design disassembly

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ensuring a product can be taken apart and its separate parts can be used for responsible disposal such as recycling and reusing

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what is environmental design

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designing products by ensuring minimal impact on the environment

57
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how might a designer consider environmental design

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making products from renewable materials - paper straws instead of plastic
- transporting materials in a more efficient way to cut down on emissions of greenhouse gases
- cutting down the use of finite resources

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