new and emerging technologies

Planned obsolescence is...

• Bad for the environment

• The ability to be repaired

• Meant to be recycled

What does Just in time (JIT) manufacturing do?

• Saves money on materials and storage

• Maximises efficiency by changing designs

• Creates products through an assembly line

Which of these is an example of CAD?

• Laser cutting

• 3D printing

• Designing on a computer

What does CAM stand for?

• Computer accessed manufacturing

• Computer aided manipulation

• Computer aided manufacture

Trend forecasters are able to do what?

• Decide how faiths and beliefs are affected by a product

• Predict the colours and patterns that will emerge on the market in two years' time

• Use new technologies to develop fashion wear

Which of these best describes market pull?

• Products are produced in response to customers' wants or needs

• Products are produced using new technology

• Products are produced with a planned limited life

Metals, plastics, coal and gas are all examples of what?

• Non-finite resources

• Non-recyclable materials

• Finite resources

Cooperatives are owned by...

• Workers

• The Government

• Members

What are the advantages of automation?

• Less waste produced and faster running time

• Low set up costs

• Lots of jobs are created

Name 3 "new and emerging technologies" that you can explain to the class. The teacher will ask you to present one of them in class for a final point.