Tech

• What is the definition of a composite material?

  A material made of different combined materials
• What are the properties of composite materials?

  Lightweight, resilient, high tensile strength
• What are composite materials used for?

  Used in car bodies and crash helmets
• What does 'designed for maintenance' mean?

  Products designed to be durable and serviceable
• Give two ways a product can be designed for maintenance.

  Allowing parts to be replaced easily
• What are three benefits of designing products for maintenance?

  Reduces replacement costs and downtime
• What is a kinetic pump energy system?

  A system for storing kinetic energy
• Give an argument for using kinetic energy storage.

  It is a renewable energy source
• Give an argument against using kinetic energy storage.

  It has a finite resource limitation
• What is planned obsolescence?

  A design phase for short product lifespan
• Why is planned obsolescence bad for the environment?

  It leads to increased waste in landfills
• Why is planned obsolescence good for businesses?

  It increases profits from frequent replacements
• What does JIT stand for?

  Just in Time
• Give three benefits of using JIT.

  Reduces overstocking and storage costs
• What is a smart material?

  A material that reacts to external stimuli
• What is photochromic material?

  A material that changes color in light
• What is thermochromic material?

  A material that changes color with temperature
• What are modern materials?

  Technical materials with unique properties
• What is primary research?

  Research conducted for the first time
• What is secondary research?

  Using existing data for new research
• What is ergonomics?

  Designing products for comfort and ease
• How can a kettle be ergonomically designed?

  Handle shape for easy pouring
• What does CAD stand for?

  Computer Aided Design
• What can CAD be used for?

  3D design and problem identification
• List five advantages of using CAD.

  Reduces errors and improves design speed
• What is anthropometric data?

  Data related to human body measurements
• How should a kettle be designed using anthropometric measurements?

  Fit average hand size for comfort
• What is a potential hazard of using a heat press?

  You can cut your finger
• What action can minimize the hazard of cutting your finger?

  Use a safety ruler when cutting
• What is another potential hazard of using a heat press?

  You could burn yourself
• What action can minimize the hazard of burning yourself?

  Never touch the heated plates
• What is a third potential hazard of using a heat press?

  Clothing can get caught and burn
• What action can minimize the hazard of clothing catching fire?

  Always wear an apron when using