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IB Design Technology Vocab

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1. The class of materials that are continuous filaments or are in discreet elongated pieces - similar to lengths of thread with a length to thickness ratio of at least 80






2. The feed speed is the rate at which the cutting tools moves in x - y and z paths






3. The resistance of an elastic body to deflection by an applied force.






4. A specific manufacturing term - sometimes relating to one material group only






5. The resistance a material offers to penetration or scratching






6. The process of adding the information contained - for example - in the human voice to a suitable electromagnetic carrier






7. Morphologic synthesis is an elaboration of attribute listing. after completing the list of attributes - list them along two sides of a 2D grid. think creatively about how the attributes can be developed through new ideas in each of the cells to impro






8. Representative users perform realistic tasks by interacting with a paper version of the user- product interface that is manipulated by a person acting as a computer - who does not explain how the interface works






9. Designing in relation to materials during processing






10. Rebuilding a product so that it is in an 'as new' condition - and is generally used in the context of car engines and tyres.






11. The costs that must be paid out before production starts - for example machinery. these costs do not change with the level of productions






12. The ability of a material to resist the propagation of cracks.






13. Flexible designs that can be adapted to changing technical and market requirements.






14. The psychological condition resulting from inadequacy or imbalance in food intake or from poor absorption of food consumed






15. The simplest form of carbohydrate - consisting of one sugar residue. they are the building blocks for disaccharides and polysaccharides






16. The ability to simulate a real situation on the screen and interact with it in a near- natural way.






17. The assessment of the effect a product has on the environment from the initial concept to disposal






18. The passive solar practice of placing windows - or other transparent media - and reflective surfaces so that - during the day - natural sunlight procivides effective internal illumination






19. Involving the use of sense organs






20. A system of manufacturing that uses computers to integrate the processing of production - business and manufacturing in order to create more efficient production lines






21. 3 linear axes (X -Y -Z) and two rotary axes (A -B) e.g. milling machine






22. The most negative voltage the operational amplifier can output






23. An influential individual - usually working within an organization - who develops an enthusiasm for a particular idea or invention and 'champions' it within that organization.






24. That proportion of a population with a dimension at or less than a given value






25. A situation where the firm does not allocate space to the storage of components or completed items - but instead orders them (or manufactures them) when required. large storage areas are not needed and items that are not ordered are not made






26. Someone who resists all technological change.






27. Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.






28. Hypersensitivity to dietary substances






29. The cost required to maintain or repair a product or system.






30. The mass per unit volume of a material






31. The application of scientific information concerning the relationship of human beings to the design of objects - systems and environments






32. The exposure of protein to heat or acid - which results in irreversible changes that reduce solubility and change optical characteristics






33. A condition whereby users perceive more aesthetically pleasing designs to be easier to use than less aesthetically pleasing designs






34. The difference in electrical potential between two points.






35. The ability to analyse information in order to select an answer from alternatives






36. This is the factor in which the machines multiplies the force put into it






37. A sophisticated CIM system that manufactured products to individual customer orders. the benefits of economy of scale are gained whether the order is for a single item or thousands






38. A sugar alcohol with three hydrophilic alcoholic hydroxyl groups. it is an important component of triglycerides (fats and oils) and phospholipids






39. Finding new applications for different products - thereby opening up new markets






40. A sugar (a carbohydrate) composed of two monosaccharide molecules






41. Refers to materials and devices that operate at the nanoscale. 'Nano' means a billionth. A nanometer is one- billionth of a meter






42. Markets divided up into smaller groups where the purchasers have similar characteristics and tastes






43. A designer creates a part geometry independent of the assembly or any other component. although there are often some design criteria established before modelling the part - this information is not shared between models. once all part models are compl

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44. Sliced CAD data and cuts each layer from a roll of material using a laser or plotter cutter. Sliced layers are glued together to create model.






45. Fabric with technology enhanced performance used in smart clothing - for example - enhanced stain resistance - breathability or incorporating input sensors






46. Where the impetus for a new design emanates from a technological development.






47. Natural compounds formed through geological processes






48. The number of bits per second produced by a digital system






49. A computer program that attempts to simulate an abstract model of a particular system






50. Using creative ability to produce a wide range of possible solutions to a problem







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