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Question 1

define quality control

Answer 1

methods used to regulate products so they are all manufactured to exactly the same pre-determined standard

Question 2

per-determined standard

Answer 2

all the same standard that is regulated - may be good may be not good quality.
achieving the expected standard

Question 3

quality management

Answer 3

is the goal to increase customer value and satisfaction by streamlining all system processes and eliminating waste at all stages of there production process.

Question 4

what is the 6 steps in the product design process
pc
r
p&p
p&d
cu
e&m

Answer 4

product concept
research
planning and prototyping
production and distribution
retail and consumer use
evaluation and modification

Question 5

what is obsolesce

Answer 5

obsolesce is when a product becomes no longer useful or out of date or is replaced by a newer and better product

Question 6

what are the types of obsolesce
f
t
s

Answer 6

functional
technical
style

Question 7

what is functional obsolesce

Answer 7

manufacturers choose
lower-quality materials and processes knowing the
product will be less durable - likely cost

Question 8

what is technical obsolesce

Answer 8

a new technology or

design feature/function is developed.

Question 9

what is style obsolesce

Answer 9

changing nature of trends

and fashions, including appearance and style.

Question 10

how does planned obsolesce influence the design

Answer 10

this will be things such as the materials and their cost, the durability of these materials.

Question 11

what are the benefits of planned obsolesce

Answer 11

products are cheap and easily replaced this means that products are economically beneficial to manufacturers and retailers. this will overall increase the employment and wealth of the community.

Question 12

what are the problems of planned obsolesce

Answer 12

the products done last and are difficult or not able to be repaired and the producer needs to constantly invest attention o the production development process to create new or similar modified products.

Question 13

what is the goal of research and development

csiro

Answer 13

the main goal is for companies to invest in
research to remain competitive and the government in Australia supports businesses with through direct funding f organisations such as CSIRO

Question 14

when does research and development happen

Answer 14

research and development happens when the company is bringing out a new or their first product to design and develop a unique product that is not copyrighted

Question 15

what types of research and development and who can facilitate

Answer 15

CSIRO can facilitate in the

Question 16

what is the importance of design and innovation

Answer 16

design and innovation give the product a competitive edge as companies will employ more quality designers to give the product a unique qualities

Question 17

what are new and emerging technologies 
CAD
CNC
R
LT
CAM

Answer 17

computer aided design 
computer numerical control 
robotics
lazer cut technology
computer aided manufacture

Question 18

how and when is new and emerging technology used

Answer 18

computer aded design is used in the design and modification design stages of the product. robotics and laser cutting is more the manufacturing stages of the product

Question 19

what is lean manufacturing

+ aim

Answer 19

is a systematic method of waste minimisation within a manufacturing production system without sacrificing productivity. it takes into account the waste created throughout the production and aims to reduce waste

Question 20

what are some lean manufacturing strategies

Answer 20

streamlined and mechanised to reduce labour
the materials used is maximised - reduced waste
limited storage of materials

Question 21

the environmental benefits of lean manufacturing

Answer 21

less waste is deposited into the environment

Question 22

list manufacturing systems

Answer 22

one off
low volume
hight volume - mass produced
continuous production

Question 23

list all the sustainability frameworks

Answer 23

LCA - life cycle analysis
C2C - cradle to cradle
DFD - design for disassembly
EPR - extended producer responsibility

Question 24

what is market research

Answer 24

the gathering and analysing of data about markets and

consumers. it focuses on the needs and desires of endusers and consumers.

Question 25

how does market research influence the product design factors

Answer 25

it helps determine the target audience - which is information on the age, gender, socioeconomic status, interests, purchasing behaviour and aesthetics.

Question 26

what is marketing

Answer 26

marketing is the action undertaken to promote or sell a product t through things like advertising