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IB Design Technology Vocab
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1. The rate of flow of electrons
reconditioning
motion capture technology
current
multiplexing
2. X and Y axes for cutting e.g. CNC Lathe
nanotechnology
glycerol
two- axis machining
molecule
3. The psychological condition resulting from inadequacy or imbalance in food intake or from poor absorption of food consumed
diversification
malnutrition
surface modelling
pocket tool
4. CO2 laser is used to sinter a thin layer of heat- fusible powder that gradually builds up the 3D model.
two- axis machining
user research
select laser sintering (SLS)
converging technology
5. Pleasure derived from the sensory organs - including pleasures connected with touch - taste - smell and sensual pleasure
product development
physio- pleasure
essential
technology push
6. 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
morphologic synthesis...
biocompatibility
corporate strategy
cost- effectiveness
7. Pleasures derived from satisfying peoples taste - values and aspirations
surface modelling
life cycle analysis...
bit rate
ideo- pleasure
8. 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
flow chart
quality control
mass customization
design for process
9. A plant or animal in which the DNA has been altered through the insertion of genetic material from another source. genetic modification is the most often used in agricultural crops to increase the resistance to herbicides or to engineer pesticides in
genetically modified organism
appearance prototype
lipid
machine tool step variable
10. The use of the suns energy to heat up water and air directly
resistance
active solar collection
intelligent fabric
numerical control (NC)
11. Food becoming unfit for consumption - for example - due to chemical or biological contamination
biological value
dematerialization
food spoilage
percentile range
12. In chemistry - an amino acid is any molecule that contains both amino and carboxylic acid functional groups. in biochemistry - this is shorter and more general term is frequently used to refer to alpha amino acids in which the amino and carboxylate f
motion capture technology
stereo lithography (SLA)
amino acid
dematerialization
13. Using creative ability to produce a wide range of possible solutions to a problem
divergent thinking
robust design
surface modelling
'bottom up' modelling
14. The number of bits per second produced by a digital system
fuse deposition modelling (FDM)
organoleptic
mechanization
bit rate
15. Involves a company both in the development of new products and in selling those products to new companies
diversification
multiplexing
lifestyle
mechanical advantage
16. A sugar (a carbohydrate) composed of two monosaccharide molecules
atom
essential fatty acid
disaccharide
adhesive
17. The research and analysis of the mechanics of living organisms
biomechanics
demodulation
current
design for manufacture (DfM)
18. An isometric drawing of an object with more than one component that depicts how the parts of assemblies fit together
exploded isometric drawing
malnutrition
body mass index (BMI)
variable costs
19. Lack of essential vitamins and minerals resulting from unbalanced food intake and specific problems of food absorption
functional prototype
essential
ductility
micronutrient deficiency
20. An adverse food- induced reaction that does not involve the immune system
manikin
gelatinizing (gelling)
food intolerance
radical design
21. The ability to link graphic screens together in such a way as to simulate motion or process
animation
manufacturing technique
efficiency
genetically modified organism
22. 3D printing process using a vat of photosensitive resin and a vertically moving platform. Laser beam directed onto surface of resin to print patter of current model's layer by hardening resin. Platform then moves down by a layer thickness so the next
stereo lithography (SLA)
aeration
bandwidth
morphologic synthesis...
23. The width of the electromagnetic spectrum that a signal occupies
constructive discontent
brainstorming
exploded isometric drawing
bandwidth
24. The simplest form of carbohydrate - consisting of one sugar residue. they are the building blocks for disaccharides and polysaccharides
monosaccharide
algorithm
market pull
injection moulding
25. The range of users for a particular product or system.
sustainable development
electrical resistivity
user population
thermal expansion (expansivity)
26. A system of manufacturing that uses computers to integrate the processing of production - business and manufacturing in order to create more efficient production lines
computer- integrated manufacture
psycho- pleasure
convergent thinking
physio- pleasure
27. 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
just- in - time (JIT)
design for materials
computer numerical control
wet rapid prototyping
28. Computer simulation of a variety of mechanical and biological aspects of the human body
finite element analysis (FEA)
digital human
invention
anthropometrics
29. Finding new applications for different products - thereby opening up new markets
market development
minerals
micronutrient deficiency
stiffness
30. A style or trend
fashion
design for disassembly
wet rapid prototyping
organoleptic
31. The ability to analyse information in order to select an answer from alternatives
laminated object manufacture (LOM)
convergent thinking
voltage
laser cutter
32. The incorporation of gas into a food product. it may be air - which is often beaten in - or carbon dioxide - which can be introduced under pressure (for example - to aerated water) or by the action of yeast (for example - in bread)
design for disassembly
stereo lithography (SLA)
two- axis machining
aeration
33. Low levels of food intake - which can be transitory (as a result of crisis) - seasonal or chronic (when it occurs on a continuing basis)
isometric drawing
aeration
food insecurity
fashion
34. 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
paper prototyping
food spoilage
spiral tool
manikin
35. An influential individual - usually working within an organization - who develops an enthusiasm for a particular idea or invention and 'champions' it within that organization.
negative saturation
product champion
biological value
raster tool
36. Refers specifically to the computer control of machines for the purpose of manufacturing complex parts in metals and other materials. Machines are controlled by a program commonly called a 'G code'. Each code is assigned to a particular operation or
computer numerical control
expert appraisal
freehand drawing
additive manufacture
37. The wide acceptance (and sale) of a product
attribute listing
automation
resistance
diffusion into the marketplace
38. The exterior surface of a building's construction: the walls - windows - roof and floor. also referred to as 'building shell'
food intolerance
design for disassembly
ergonome
building envelope
39. Two or more atoms that are normally bonded together covalently
one- off production
molecule
attribute listing
sustainable development
40. The aspect of ergonomics that deals with body measurements - particularly those of size - strength and physical capacity
ideo- pleasure
appearance prototype
recycling
anthropometrics
41. The permanent deformation of a solid subjected to stress
fibre structure
user population
biological value
plastic deformation
42. To combine multiple signals for transmission over a single line or medium
laminated object manufacture (LOM)
physio- pleasure
multiplexing
gelatinizing (gelling)
43. A computer- based machine or robot that has the ability to learn from information gained through feedback
glycerol
thermal expansion (expansivity)
artificial intelligence
user research
44. Increased body weight in relation to height - when compared to some standard of acceptable or desirable weight. a body mass index of more than 25 is defined as overweight by the World Health Organization. overweight may or may not be due to increase
overweight
surface modelling
ideo- pleasure
innovation
45. Long- term aims and objectives of a company and ways of achieving them by allocation of resources
stiffness
manikin
performance test
corporate strategy
46. A short length of extruded pipe for use in blow moulding
manikin
parison
animation
fatty acid
47. The design contains those implicit features of a product that are recognized as essential by a majority of manufacturers and purchasers
just- in - time (JIT)
algorithm
performance test
dominant design
48. A 3D representation of an object drawn with the horizontal plane at 30
tensile strength
isometric drawing
constructive discontent
negative saturation
49. Houses and offices designed to function like living organisms - specifically adapted to place and are able to draw all their energy and water from surrounding sun - wind and rain
fixed costs
hardness
living building
monosaccharide
50. 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.
body mass index (BMI)
technophobe...
four- axis machining
laminated object manufacture (LOM)