Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
Technology - Coggle Diagram
Technology
Computer Aided Design
Use of ICT tools to enhance the design process
Uses in industry
Product design
Fashion
Motorsport
System Requirements
Processor
Graphics card
RAM
Advantages
Save time & effort using ready made assets
Wide range of viewing options
Able to make corrections easily
Disadvantages
Costs
Loss of traditional draughtsmanship skills
Computer Modelling
Computers with the right information input
can be used to model anything
Using computer models allows businesses to
perfect their products
Allows developers to try a
huge range of ‘what if’ scenarios
Information Technology (IT)
Increased Productivity
Secretaries have preformatted letters
Cash flow is modelled so improving financial
efficiency
Bar codes and EPOS systems are used to
manage stock.
Marketing
Information gathered from browsing and purchasing habits allows sophisticated targeted marketing to take place
Social networking is now
a well-established marketing tool
The internet allows a much wider geographical market to be targeted, cheaper advertising and improved customer convenience.
Communications technology
Allows flexibility in the location of services and customer relations centres
Advantages and Disadvantages of using robots
Disadvantages
Reprogramming of robots can be very
expensive
Robots have proved to be too inflexible in final assembly where customer options must be catered for
Maintenance can be costly
Advantages
They do dirty, dangerous jobs without
complaining
They do not get tired, sick, join trade unions,
take days off.
Robots can carry out repetitive tasks with
great accuracy time after time
Computer Aided Manufacturing
The use of computer systems to control manufacturing equipment.
Disadvantages
Costs
Possible redundancy payments to unskilled
workers
Loss of traditional skills
Examples
Lathes
3D printing
Robotic arms (Car Manufacturing)
Can interpret schematic data from CAD systems
Advantages
Less wasted materials
Suitable for mass production
Fewer errors in production