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IB Design Technology Vocab

Subjects : engineering, ib
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1. A model using mathematical symbols that can be manipulated numerically






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






3. The aspect of ergonomics that deals with body measurements - particularly those of size - strength and physical capacity






4. The recording of human or animal movement by any means - for example - by video - magnetic or electro- mechanical design






5. Where a completely new product is devised by going back to the roots of a problem and thinking about a solution in a different way.






6. Low levels of food intake - which can be transitory (as a result of crisis) - seasonal or chronic (when it occurs on a continuing basis)






7. Limited volume production (a set number of items to be produced)






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






9. The application of methods and systems found in nature to the study and design of engineering systems and modern technology






10. 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






11. Employs inkjet technology. Linear array of nozzles deposit molten wax on a platform layer by layer to build a 3D model.






12. Someone who resists all technological change.






13. X and Y axes for cutting e.g. CNC Lathe






14. Hypersensitivity to dietary substances






15. The wide acceptance (and sale) of a product






16. The width of the electromagnetic spectrum that a signal occupies






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






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






19. A group of products having common classification criteria. Members normally have many common parts and assemblies.






20. Apply technologies to improve the building environment and functionality for occupants and tenants while controlling costs to improve end- user security - comfort and accessibility and help user productivity






21. Long- term aims and objectives of a company and ways of achieving them by allocation of resources






22. A measure of how fast heat is conducted through a slab of material with a given temperature difference across the slab.






23. Z axis for depth - X and Y for direction of cut e.g. milling - routing - engraving






24. A flexible computer- operated machine that is able to perform a range of tasks in an efficient and accurate manner






25. The formation of a gel by using gelatin or by the heat treatment of starch and water to break open starch granules - for example custard






26. The process of discovering a principle. a technical advance in a particular field often resulting in a novel product






27. An emerging technology that interfaces the user via the sense of touch






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






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






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






31. Two or more atoms that are normally bonded together covalently






32. 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






33. Applies to 3D profiling. it is the amount of tool that passes over work already cut and determines the quality of the finished surface. it is expressed as a percentage - the higher the quality the higher the percentage






34. A filamentous material long in relation to its width/breadth






35. 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






36. Excessively high amount of body fat in relation to lean body mass. a body mass index of more than 30 is defined as obese by the World Health Organization






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






38. 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






39. Fatty acids that are required in the human diet. this means that it cannot be synthesized by the body from other fatty acids and must be obtained from food.






40. Involved in development systems to ensure that products or services are designed and produced to meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations.






41. Tool path is circular - which is useful for round and curved objects






42. A tool used in the manufacture of parts by moulding - forging - swaging or stamping processes






43. Obtaining users' responses.






44. The ability to link graphic screens together in such a way as to simulate motion or process






45. The range of users for a particular product or system.






46. A solution to a problem in one field is used to provide a new idea for a design problem in another






47. Waste water generated from processes such as washing dishes - bathing and laundry






48. An adverse food- induced reaction that does not involve the immune system






49. A natural resource that cannot be re- made or re- grown as it does not naturally reform at a rate that makes its use sustainable - for example - coal - petroleum and natural gas






50. 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