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- Design & Technology: Systems & Control Technology
- What does CAT stand for in relation to virtual modelling? 1 Computer 2 Aided 3 Testing
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- Created on: 20-12-20 12:25
What does CAT stand for in relation to virtual modelling?
Computer
Aided
Testing
Aided
Testing
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Enterprise involves converting an innovative idea into a commercial product.
Virtual marketing and retail includes advertising a product or service using popular websites and social media.
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Features of fairtrade
A fair price for their produce
Respectable working conditions
Better protection of their working and living environments
Respectable working conditions
Better protection of their working and living environments
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Reducing the negative impact at different stages of a product's life:
Alternative materials or manufacturing processes
Sourcing local materials or relocating factories to reduce transportation
Reducing parts
Alternative energy sources
Labelling for recycling
Sourcing local materials or relocating factories to reduce transportation
Reducing parts
Alternative energy sources
Labelling for recycling
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Life cycle assessment (LCA) can be used to analyse all the stages in a product’s life and highlight the impact it will have on the environment.
The main stages of a Life cycle assessment (LCA) are:
Life cycle assessment (LCA) can be used to analyse all the stages in a product’s life and highlight the impact it will have on the environment.
The main stages of a Life cycle assessment (LCA) are:
Extraction of raw materials.
Manufacture and assembly.
Transportation.
Use.
Disposal.
Manufacture and assembly.
Transportation.
Use.
Disposal.
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The designer can then investigate different ways to reduce the negative impact at each stage. This could include:
Alternative materials or manufacturing processes.
Sourcing local materials or relocating factories to reduce transportation.
Reducing parts.
Alternative energy sources.
Labelling for recycling
Sourcing local materials or relocating factories to reduce transportation.
Reducing parts.
Alternative energy sources.
Labelling for recycling
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Technology push
Examples of technology push
Dyson developed the cyclone technology inside his vacuum cleaners creating a bagless design.
Touch screen technology was integrated into mobile phones.
Examples of technology push
Dyson developed the cyclone technology inside his vacuum cleaners creating a bagless design.
Touch screen technology was integrated into mobile phones.
Examples of market pull
The culture of taking a selfie and posting on social media lead to a demand for smartphones to have integrated forward facing cameras.
The social pressure put upon companies to help the environment, led to the development of biodeg
The culture of taking a selfie and posting on social media lead to a demand for smartphones to have integrated forward facing cameras.
The social pressure put upon companies to help the environment, led to the development of biodeg
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Technology push
Technology push is where a new technology is invented and then designers or engineers use it in a new product. Technology is pushing the innovation of a new product.
It is not led by consumer demand, however it is appealing to people as i
Technology push is where a new technology is invented and then designers or engineers use it in a new product. Technology is pushing the innovation of a new product.
It is not led by consumer demand, however it is appealing to people as i
Technology push
Examples of technology push
Market pull is where consumers have a need or desire for a new product and it is then developed and produced. This could be a new product or an upgrade.
This is led by consumer demand and helps to maintain b
Examples of technology push
Market pull is where consumers have a need or desire for a new product and it is then developed and produced. This could be a new product or an upgrade.
This is led by consumer demand and helps to maintain b
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Gucci’s balaclava knit top was withdrawn for causing offence due to its oversized lips and black colour, resembling a ‘black face’ which has negative cultural significance to black communities.
Carrier bags contain an animal fat which is made from boiled animal bones, to prevent the bags from sticking.
This causes great offence to many different faiths and beliefs who avoid touching or using these products.
This causes great offence to many different faiths and beliefs who avoid touching or using these products.
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In 2002, Umbro created new trainers called Zyklon, which were quickly withdrawn because of the offence caused.
The Nazis used Zyklon B crystals when murdering millions of Jews in their concentration camps during the Second World War.
The Nazis used Zyklon B crystals when murdering millions of Jews in their concentration camps during the Second World War.
Examples of efficient working
Staff are re-organised
Planning of a production line so stages are next to one another eliminating travel time
Location of factories close to the source of the material or location where it is sold to reduce travel
Correct am
Staff are re-organised
Planning of a production line so stages are next to one another eliminating travel time
Location of factories close to the source of the material or location where it is sold to reduce travel
Correct am
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Advantages of just in time manufacturing:
Less storage space needed
Minimal waste as you only order what you need
Production runs can change easily to another product
Minimal waste as you only order what you need
Production runs can change easily to another product
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Lean manufacturing looks at the whole manufacturing process and works to create the best product to meet consumer demand.
The main aim is to create the most efficient and effective product while eliminating waste.
The main aim is to create the most efficient and effective product while eliminating waste.
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Flexible manufacturing systems (FMS)
A series of automated machines are used in the production of a product.
The machines can be easily re-programmed to change the task that they are doing which makes the process flexible.
Robot arms are often used a
Flexible manufacturing systems (FMS)
A series of automated machines are used in the production of a product.
The machines can be easily re-programmed to change the task that they are doing which makes the process flexible.
Robot arms are often used a
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Costs of continuous production:
High shipping costs to transport the products worldwide
High tooling or machine costs as they perform specific tasks quickly
The unit costs for each product is relatively cheap
High shipping costs to transport the products worldwide
High tooling or machine costs as they perform specific tasks quickly
The unit costs for each product is relatively cheap
Reasons for batch production:
To save on warehouse storage costs
If companies are working from their profits (meaning they can only produce more when the current products have sold)
To save on warehouse storage costs
If companies are working from their profits (meaning they can only produce more when the current products have sold)
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batch production used for products that have a smaller shelf life + need to be adapted + changed throughout the year
Lean manufacturing includes:
Efficient working
Just in time manufacture
Continuous improvement
Quality assurance
Feedback from the consumer
Efficient working
Just in time manufacture
Continuous improvement
Quality assurance
Feedback from the consumer
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Which is a use of carbon fibre reinforced plastic but not of glass reinforced plastic?
Which is a use of carbon fibre reinforced plastic but not of glass reinforced plastic?
Which is a use of carbon fibre reinforced plastic but not of glas
Which is a use of carbon fibre reinforced plastic but not of glass reinforced plastic?
Which is a use of carbon fibre reinforced plastic but not of glas
musical instruments
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Features of glass reinforced plastic (GRP):
Features of glass reinforced plastic (GRP):
Features of glass reinforced plastic (GRP):
Features of glass reinforced plastic (GRP):
Feature
Features of glass reinforced plastic (GRP):
Features of glass reinforced plastic (GRP):
Features of glass reinforced plastic (GRP):
Feature
good strength to weight ratio, corrosion resistant, heat resistant, waterproof, lightweight, chemically resistant
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Alexander McQueen
Was the chief designer for Givenchy who created his own fashion label.
His designs use shock tactics and can be controversial.
He has won British Designer of the Year four times.
Alexander McQueen
Was the chief designer for Givenchy who created his own fashion label.
His designs use shock tactics and can be controversial.
He has won British Designer of the Year four times.
Coco Chanel
A french designer who founded the very popular brand Chanel.
Products include high quality clothing, jewellery and fragrances.
First founded in 1910 and became very popular after World War One.
A french designer who founded the very popular brand Chanel.
Products include high quality clothing, jewellery and fragrances.
First founded in 1910 and became very popular after World War One.
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Alexander McQueen
Coco Chanel
Chanel
Vivienne Westwood
A British designer who influenced the punk era of the 1970s.
Vivienne Westwood designs are statement pieces that stand out on the catwalk.
A lot of her recent designs include the use of tar
Alexander McQueen
Coco Chanel
Chanel
Vivienne Westwood
A British designer who influenced the punk era of the 1970s.
Vivienne Westwood designs are statement pieces that stand out on the catwalk.
A lot of her recent designs include the use of tar
William Morris is famous for block printed fabric and wallpaper designs.
One of the most famous British designers especially for his role in the arts and crafts movement in the 1880s.
A design movement is when a style influences society such as clothing s
One of the most famous British designers especially for his role in the arts and crafts movement in the 1880s.
A design movement is when a style influences society such as clothing s
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The arts and crafts movement
The arts and crafts movement was seen as a return to simple, natural crafts that were not as industrial items were not mass produced.
The arts and crafts movement was seen as a return to simple, natural crafts that were not as industrial items were not mass produced.
William Morris
The arts and crafts movement
Mary Quant
Helped influence the popular 1960s Mod fashion which was about dressing to please yourself.
Famous for the mini skirt and her range of cosmetics.
Her designs used geometric shapes and flower powe
The arts and crafts movement
Mary Quant
Helped influence the popular 1960s Mod fashion which was about dressing to please yourself.
Famous for the mini skirt and her range of cosmetics.
Her designs used geometric shapes and flower powe
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Harry Beck
Designed the London Underground map in 1931.
Harry Beck took the approach to simplify the complex map of twisting tracks.
He was influenced by the way electrical circuits are drawn out (electronic schematics).
This type of design has been used
Designed the London Underground map in 1931.
Harry Beck took the approach to simplify the complex map of twisting tracks.
He was influenced by the way electrical circuits are drawn out (electronic schematics).
This type of design has been used
Norman Foster
Norman Foster is s a famous architect who designed the ‘Gherkin’ building in London.
This building uses less energy than buildings of a similar size and is well recognised around the world.
Lord Norman Foster also designed Wembley Stadium,
Norman Foster is s a famous architect who designed the ‘Gherkin’ building in London.
This building uses less energy than buildings of a similar size and is well recognised around the world.
Lord Norman Foster also designed Wembley Stadium,
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Norman Foster
Norman Foster
Marcel Breuer
Was the head cabinet maker at the Bauhaus and is famous for the Wassily Chair.
This was the first chair to be made from tubular steel and leather, which was influenced by bicycle handlebars.
Bauhaus design mo
Norman Foster
Marcel Breuer
Was the head cabinet maker at the Bauhaus and is famous for the Wassily Chair.
This was the first chair to be made from tubular steel and leather, which was influenced by bicycle handlebars.
Bauhaus design mo
Norman Foster
Norman Foster
Marcel Breuer
Marcel Breuer
Aldo Rossi
Was an Italian designer who was famous for his drawing and design theory.
His architectural design influenced the post modern movement, which was about designs not following norma
Norman Foster
Marcel Breuer
Marcel Breuer
Aldo Rossi
Was an Italian designer who was famous for his drawing and design theory.
His architectural design influenced the post modern movement, which was about designs not following norma
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Louis Comfort Tiffany
Was an American designer famous for his metal work that is associated with the Art Nouveau movement.
He worked as the design director at Tiffany and Co. who are famous for their successful jewellery.
Art Nouveau is influenced by nat
Was an American designer famous for his metal work that is associated with the Art Nouveau movement.
He worked as the design director at Tiffany and Co. who are famous for their successful jewellery.
Art Nouveau is influenced by nat
Ettore Sottsass
Is famous for establishing the Memphis design group in the 1980’s.
The group experimented with style by mixing shapes, colours and materials to produce bizarre, eye catching pieces.
Is famous for establishing the Memphis design group in the 1980’s.
The group experimented with style by mixing shapes, colours and materials to produce bizarre, eye catching pieces.
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Tiffany art nouveau lamp
Ettore Sottsass
Ettore Sottsass and a memphis product
Gerrit Rietveld
Is a Dutch architect and furniture designer who joined the De Stijl design movement.
De Stijl was a design movement that used simple horizontal and verti
Ettore Sottsass
Ettore Sottsass and a memphis product
Gerrit Rietveld
Is a Dutch architect and furniture designer who joined the De Stijl design movement.
De Stijl was a design movement that used simple horizontal and verti
Raymond Templier
Associated with the Art Deco design movement that uses bold geometric shapes and lines as part of the design.
This movement became very popular from 1910 and is linked with Cubism (the style using squares.)
Associated with the Art Deco design movement that uses bold geometric shapes and lines as part of the design.
This movement became very popular from 1910 and is linked with Cubism (the style using squares.)
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Philippe Starck
A french designer who produces a lot of products for Alessi.
His most famous product was the ‘Juicy Salif’ lemon squeezer which is widely recognised.
A french designer who produces a lot of products for Alessi.
His most famous product was the ‘Juicy Salif’ lemon squeezer which is widely recognised.
Sir Alec Issigonis
Joined Morris Minor and became an automobile designer.
He was responsible for designing the famous Morris Minor car and the very popular Mini.
The Mini was the first car that was economic on fuel, cheap to buy and great to drive.
Joined Morris Minor and became an automobile designer.
He was responsible for designing the famous Morris Minor car and the very popular Mini.
The Mini was the first car that was economic on fuel, cheap to buy and great to drive.
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Other cards in this set
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Enterprise involves converting an innovative idea into a commercial product.
Back
Virtual marketing and retail includes advertising a product or service using popular websites and social media.
Card 3
Front
Features of fairtrade
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Card 4
Front
Reducing the negative impact at different stages of a product's life:
Back
Card 5
Front
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Life cycle assessment (LCA) can be used to analyse all the stages in a product’s life and highlight the impact it will have on the environment.
The main stages of a Life cycle assessment (LCA) are:
Life cycle assessment (LCA) can be used to analyse all the stages in a product’s life and highlight the impact it will have on the environment.
The main stages of a Life cycle assessment (LCA) are:
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