New and emerging technologies Flashcards
what is mass market
the market for goods that are produced in large numbers
how can the specific needs of certain consumers be met
through inclusive design or through specific design
how can a product be designed so it fits the needs of a disabled user
- product should be easy to use
- bigger or more colourful parts
how can a product be designed so it fits the needs of an elderly user
- product should be easy to use
- not too much moving around to use the product
what is mass production
when the same product is manufactured many times
what is CAD
Computer aided design, used to create 2D and 3D drawings using computer software
advantages of CAD
- 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
disadvantages of CAD
- Difficult to keep up with constantly changing and improving technology
- Needs a skilled workforce
- Expensive to set up
What is CAM and what is it used for
Computer aided manufacture, used to manufacture a part or roduct using CAD, using computer controlled machinery like a 3D printer
advantages of CAM
- Fast and accurate production
- machines can run constantly on repetitive tasks
disadvantages of CAM
- expensive to set up
- needs a skilled workforce
what is FMS (Flexible manufacturing systems)
a type of manufacture which has a series of different machines producing different parts for a product
advantages of fms
- they are easy to adapt
- quick and straightforward process
- machines in the process can be reprogrammed without stopping other areas of the process
what is just in time production
a type of production where materials or parts are delivered right when theyre needed
advantages of JIT
- saves money on storage of materials
- reduces waste
- ensures there is no money wasted producing stock that will remain unsold
disadvantages of JIT
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
what is lean manufacturing
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
how can lean manufacture be done
This is done by adapting designs and making changes to the production process.
examples of lean manufacture
to reduce waste, a packaging net could be redesigned to include a tessellating pattern
what is planned obsolescence
when a product is designed to become useless quickly
examples of planned obsolescence products
- disposable razors
- mobile phones
cons of planned obsolescence
it creates more waste. as more products are being disposed of
what is design for maintenance
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.
what is design for maintenance
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.
what is design disassembly
ensuring a product can be taken apart and its separate parts can be used for responsible disposal such as recycling and reusing
what is environmental design
designing products by ensuring minimal impact on the environment
how might a designer consider environmental design
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
