New industrial age Flashcards
Advanced integrated circuits- advantages
These allow more electric circuits to be included on each microchip, increasing functionality, speed, device miniaturization and power efficiency.
Advanced- disadvantages
There are high development costs, lack of flexibility, and longer development cycles.
Advanced- disadvantages
The batteries are made from newer materials and have a higher energy density so the device can run for longer times with a single charge whilst being more safe. They include Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries and provide lightweight means of storing a lot of energy resulting in smaller and thinner fuel cells.
Advanced- advantages
There are also repair and maintenance challenges plus a higher cost.
Advanced- disadvantages
The technology uses liquid crystals (which has the properties of both liquids and solids) to create images on the screen. These enable colour screens that are thinner and brighter and require much smaller current, meaning greater energy efficiency and smaller screens. They also have extremely high resolutions.
Advanced- advantages
For the size they are expensive and the viewing angle is limited.
CAD- advantages
CAD means the designs are easily stored on computers and quickly shareable to the manufacturer rather than a longer process when designing by hand. It also improves accuracy plus saves time when the designer knows how to use the software.
CAD- disadvantages
However it can take a long time to learn how to use the software and the design can be deleted if the computer breaks down or malfunctions.
CAM- advantages
CAM allows the automated machines to constantly do repetitive tasks which means there is a good flow making them good for mass production. It is also a lot quicker than doing tasks by hand.
CAM- disadvantages
However if one machine breaks this can disturb the whole production line stopping it for days if that is how long it takes to fix. It is also very expensive to start up and if a machine needs fixing. It can also be dangerous for workers when they don’t know how the production line operates.
Printing advantages
Printing can be done to satisfy each customers needs. Printing costs reduced with new machines that can print 14,400 pages an hour. CTP (computer to plate) technology transfers data directly to laser engraver which forms the plate. Suited to short print runs as does not require print plates unlike commercial printing processes like offset lithography. Post print the materials can be die cut, folded, glued or bonded using machinery with efficient workflows.
Silicone chip- advantages
The silicon chip is highly reliable, has low power consumption, and is in a compact size making it suitable for everyday technology. It is compatible with existing products.
Silicone chip- disadvantages
However chip production requires huge amounts of energy and water plus relies on chemicals such as fluorinated gases and wet chemicals, contributing significantly to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and long-term environmental contamination.
