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IB Design Technology Vocab

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1. Small changes to the design of a product that seem trivial but the cumulative effect of which over a longer period can be very significant






2. An organic compound that contains aliphatic hydrocarbons - essential for the structure and function of living cells. examples include fats - waxes and steroids






3. The creation of new - modified or updated products aimed mainly at a company's existing customers.






4. Analysing a situation that would benefit from redesign - and working out a strategy for improving it






5. Designing in relation to materials during processing






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






7. The process of recovering the information contained - for example - in the human voice - which had been previously added to a suitable electromagnetic carrier






8. A form of group think. a group with a recommended size of 10-12 people first devises wild ideas - all of which are written down. no criticism or evaluation is allowed until this is finished - as it is impossible to be creative and critical at the sam






9. A functional prototype - or a functional appearance model - is a prototype that 'looks like' and 'works like' a production product. although they are made from prototype materials - these models simulate actual finishes and colours as well as mechani






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






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






12. 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






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






14. The use of the suns energy to heat up water and air directly






15. Technology appropriate to the context in which it is applied. appropriate technologies are low in capital cost - use local material wherever possible - create jobs using local skills and labour - involve decentralized renewable energy sources - make






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






17. The way a person or group lives - including patterns of social relations - consumption - entertainment and dress






18. A measurement of the relative percentages of fat and muscle mass in the human body - in which weight in kilograms is divided by height in metres and the result used as and index of obesity






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






20. A volume production process involving machines controlled by computers






21. 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)






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






23. The design contains those implicit features of a product that are recognized as essential by a majority of manufacturers and purchasers






24. The property of being biologically compatible by not producing a toxic - injurious or immunological response in living tissue






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






26. 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






27. 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






28. All aspects of the processing - preparation - storage - cooking - and serving of food to make sure that it is safe to eat






29. 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






30. 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






31. The manufacture of 3D parts by depositing molten material in a series of layers






32. An appearance prototype or appearance model is a physical representation of an object that literally appears like the production product. However - it does not function and is made from wood - foam - clay or other prototyping materials






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






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






35. The reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing structure or device.






36. The technique of heating and cooling a building naturally without the use of mechanical equipment






37. 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






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






39. Lack of essential vitamins and minerals resulting from unbalanced food intake and specific problems of food absorption






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






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






42. Designing in a way that takes account of the environmental impact of the product throughout its life






43. A technique that uses a fluid support structure that can be washed and drained away. Used for more intricate internal construction where it would be difficult to break away supports.






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






45. 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






46. CO2 laser is used to sinter a thin layer of heat- fusible powder that gradually builds up the 3D model.






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






48. An individual working outside or inside an organisation who is committed to the invention of a novel product and often becomes isolated because he or she is engrossed with ideas that imply change and are resisted by others






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






50. Obtaining users' responses.