Technology Flashcards
What is CAD (computer aided design)
Interactive computer system that is capable of generating, storing, and using computer graphics. It can solve design problems and assist design engineers
Advantages of computer aided design
Accurate designs that can be viewed in 3d and rotated to se the while possible image
Easily and cheaply altered
Can detect faults during manufacturing
Whats some disadvantages of computer aided design
Possible redundancy towards employers
Cost of setting up, buying the machines and training the employees on how to use them
Whats computer aided manufacturing
The use of computers within production, he use of technology used in production
Whats an advantage of computer aided manufacturing
Reliable - less waste used in manufacturing
Greater customer satisfaction - less returns
Standardised quality - accurate
Disadvantages of computer aided manufacturing
Cost of setting up, buying the machines then training the employees
Possible redundancy to employees
What is computer modelling
An input being put into a computer to model anything
It allows the businesses to perfect their products through ‘what of scenarios’ and allows them to continually improve efficiency of production
What is IT (infomation technology)
Increasing productivity in a number of ways
Cashflow is modelled - improving financial efficiency
Advantages of using technology within the business
More effecting marking and sales - making new products encourages customers to get rid of old products and buy new ones
Less dependancy of labour - don’t have to provide improved conditions, breaks, higher wages because its machinery
Faster innovation - its easier and cheaper to model and test new products by using CAD and computer modelling
Disadvantages of using technology within a business
The cost of buying technology and training employees is expensive
Technology doesn’t always work and might not benefit the business in the way it suggests
Impact of technological change within a business
Costs involved - frequent cost changes to maintain the machines
Reduction in staff - unemployment left for staff members
Increased productivity - more produced with less resources leading to more profit being made
Technology changes on customers
Wider choice of products
Improving speed of communications
