New and emerging technologies Flashcards

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what is mass market

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the market for goods that are produced in large numbers

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how can the specific needs of certain consumers be met

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through inclusive design or through specific design

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how can a product be designed so it fits the needs of a disabled user

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  • product should be easy to use
  • bigger or more colourful parts
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how can a product be designed so it fits the needs of an elderly user

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  • product should be easy to use
  • not too much moving around to use the product
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what is mass production

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when the same product is manufactured many times

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what is CAD

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Computer aided design, used to create 2D and 3D drawings using computer software

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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
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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 roduct using CAD, 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
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disadvantages of CAM

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  • expensive to set up
  • needs a skilled workforce
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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
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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 theyre 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

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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.

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examples of lean manufacture

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to reduce waste, a packaging net could be redesigned to include a tessellating pattern

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what is planned obsolescence

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when a product is designed to become useless quickly

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examples of planned obsolescence products

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  • disposable razors
  • mobile phones
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cons of planned obsolescence

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it creates more waste. as more products are being disposed of

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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
- a term used when designing products that are more durable and have spare parts available to mend and maintain them.

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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
- a term used when designing products that are more durable and have spare parts available to mend and maintain them.

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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

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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