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IB Design Technology Vocab
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1. 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
daylighting
coagulation of protein
perspective drawing
multiplexing
2. The spontaneous representation of ideas on paper without the use of technical aids
design for materials
freehand drawing
'bottom up' modelling
lipid
3. 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
pocket tool
voltage
design for assembly
4. The aspect of ergonomics that deals with body measurements - particularly those of size - strength and physical capacity
user research
anthropometrics
biomimetics
dry rapid prototyping
5. A volume production process involving machines controlled by humans
expert appraisal
plotter cutter
just- in - time (JIT)
mechanization
6. Mechanical efficiency is the effectiveness of a simple machine
efficiency
food insecurity
mass production
performance test
7. A specific manufacturing term - sometimes relating to one material group only
food intolerance
just- in - case (JIC)
essential
manufacturing technique
8. A solution to a problem in one field is used to provide a new idea for a design problem in another
design for assembly
composite
adaptation
flow chart
9. Designing in a way that takes account of the environmental impact of the product throughout its life
life cycle analysis...
food spoilage
permanent joining techniques
green design
10. A sugar (a carbohydrate) composed of two monosaccharide molecules
demodulation
body mass index (BMI)
corporate strategy
disaccharide
11. Analysing a situation that would benefit from redesign - and working out a strategy for improving it
ductility
design for process
thermal conductivity
constructive discontent
12. The quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons and is measured in coulombs
attribute listing
constructive discontent
charge
product development
13. Food becoming unfit for consumption - for example - due to chemical or biological contamination
minerals
raster tool
assembly- line production
food spoilage
14. 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
lone inventor
human development index
automation
four- axis machining
15. 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
fatty acid
incremental design
plotter cutter
market pull
16. 3 linear axes (X -Y -Z) and two rotary axes (A -B) e.g. milling machine
minerals
five- axis machining
raster tool
user population
17. Tool path is determined by individual Z coordinates across the product
user population
algorithm
pocket tool
ideo- pleasure
18. Obtaining users' responses.
user research
stereo lithography (SLA)
ductility
adhesive
19. An adverse food- induced reaction that does not involve the immune system
ergonome
atom
biomimetics
food intolerance
20. A test of the performance of some new product under the conditions in which it will be used
computer modelling
field trial
morphologic synthesis...
numerical control (NC)
21. 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
intelligent building
morphologic synthesis...
food intolerance
solid object printing
22. 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
fibre
genetically modified organism
negative saturation
data reliability
23. 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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24. The resistance a material offers to penetration or scratching
renewable resources
design for materials
three- axis machining
hardness
25. A mixture composed of two or more substances with one substance acting as the matrix or glue
finite element analysis (FEA)
composite
isometric drawing
manikin
26. A brand is a product from a known source (organization). the name of the organization can also serve as a brand
anthropometrics
design for assembly
brand
mathematical model
27. X and Y axes for cutting e.g. CNC Lathe
anthropometrics
two- axis machining
parison
atom
28. A comparative measure of poverty - literacy - education - life expectancy - childbirth and other factors for countries worldwide
human development index
toughness
virtual reality
product champion
29. Where the impetus for a new design emanates from a technological development.
micronutrient deficiency
technology push
radical design
nanotechnology
30. Using creative ability to produce a wide range of possible solutions to a problem
ductility
anthropometrics
divergent thinking
lifestyle
31. The permanent deformation of a solid subjected to stress
overweight
plastic deformation
aeration
expert appraisal
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
disaccharide
market penetration
just- in - case (JIC)
appearance prototype
33. Fabric with technology enhanced performance used in smart clothing - for example - enhanced stain resistance - breathability or incorporating input sensors
pocket tool
literature research
expert appraisal
intelligent fabric
34. The ability of a material to be drawn or extruded into a wire or other extended shapes
feed speed
invention
incremental design
ductility
35. The reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing structure or device.
repair
raster tool
life cycle analysis...
reconditioning
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
genetically modified organism
living building
tensile strength
computer numerical control
37. The completeness and accuracy of a data set that is being used to inform a design decision
injection moulding
innovation
market segmentations
data reliability
38. A sugar alcohol with three hydrophilic alcoholic hydroxyl groups. it is an important component of triglycerides (fats and oils) and phospholipids
glycerol
micronutrient deficiency
user population
reconditioning
39. A product development process obtained through 3D - parametric and associative CAD systems. The main feature of this new method is that the design originates as a concept and gradually evolves into a complete product consisting of components and sub-
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40. A measure of how fast heat is conducted through a slab of material with a given temperature difference across the slab.
human development index
diffusion into the marketplace
thermal conductivity
market development
41. An individual (often craft- produced) article or a prototype for a larger- scale production
biological value
one- off production
divergent thinking
obesity
42. An influential individual - usually working within an organization - who develops an enthusiasm for a particular idea or invention and 'champions' it within that organization.
divergent thinking
product champion
nanotechnology
life cycle analysis...
43. A short length of extruded pipe for use in blow moulding
variable costs
food hygiene
parison
field trial
44. The difference in electrical potential between two points.
voltage
perspective drawing
mass customization
dominant design
45. 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
food allergy
living building
daylighting
gelatinizing (gelling)
46. A broad way of categorizing the kinds of market the company is aiming for
fabric
computer- aided manufacture
market sector
expert appraisal
47. X -Y -Z plus additional rotary motion e.g. Lathe with milling head
mechanization
freehand drawing
four- axis machining
three- axis machining
48. 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
efficiency
mass customization
technophobe...
reconditioning
49. The opposition that a substance offers to the flow of electric current.
batch production
resistance
perspective drawing
living building
50. Someone who resists all technological change.
computer numerical control
ergonomics
industrial robot
technophobe...