What is an advantage of automation?
Less waste produced and faster running time
Low set up costs
Lots of jobs are created
What is 3D printing?
A computer aided manufacture (CAM) machine that uses a laser that reflects off mirrors
A printer-like computer aided manufacture (CAM) machine that moves a small blade
An additive computer aided manufacture (CAM) process where layers are placed on top of each other repeatedly
Metals, plastics, coal and gas are all examples of what?
Non-finite resources
Non-recyclable materials
Finite resources
The Japanese term 'Kaizen' is used for which process?
Reducing pollution
Continuous improvement
Controlling the release of greenhouse gases
Which of these best describes market pull?
Products are produced in response to customers' wants or needs
Products are produced using new technology
Products are produced with a planned limited life
What are the four stages of the product life cycle?
Information, growth, making and decline
Introduction, growth, maturity and decline
Introduction, growth, making and decisions
To ensure products are inclusive and can be used by all in society, designers will need to consider what?
People who like different types of music
People who have different fashion choices
Disabled and elderly people
Which of these is an example of computer aided design (CAD)?
Laser cutting
3D printing
Designing on a computer
What does just in time (JIT) manufacturing do?
Saves money on materials and storage
Maximises efficiency by changing designs
Creates products through an assembly line
Planned obsolescence is...
Bad for the environment
The ability to be repaired
Meant to be recycled