Technology Push And Market Pull

Question 1

What is technology push

Answer 1

• Technology Push is when research and development in new technology, drives the development of new products
• it happens before there is consumer demand for a product

Question 2

What is market pull

Answer 2

Market pull is when product ideas are produced in response to market forces or customer needs.
Examples of this include the development of cameras, which have become smaller, more
lightweight and higher performing as a result of customer needs.

Question 3

What is CAD

Answer 3

Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of computers (or workstations) to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design.

Question 4

What is CAM

Answer 4

Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) is the use of software and computer-controlled machinery to automate a manufacturing process.

Question 5

What are the advantages of CAD

Answer 5

• Ideas can be drawn and developed quickly
• Designs can be viewed from all angles with a range of materials
• Some testing and consumer feedback can be done before costly production takes place

Question 6

What are the disadvantages of CAD

Answer 6

• Expensive to set up
• Needs a skilled workforce
• Difficult to keep up with constantly changing and improving technology

Question 7

What are the advantages of CAM

Answer 7

• Fast and accurate production
• Machines can run constantly on repetitive tasks

Question 8

What are the disadvantages of CAM

Answer 8

• Expensive to set up
• Needs a skilled workforce of engineers