Technologies

Technologies

1. Computer Aided Design

   • Used in many professions, for example: Architecture.
   • New Product development. Eg. Car Manufacturing and Tea Pots.
   • 3D Simulations allow for greater degrees of manipulation prior to investment in prototypes.
   • Designs can be tested in changing conditions, such as Wind Tunnels.

2. Robotics

   • The programming of tasks more traditionally completed by humans. Eg...
     • Production Processes.
       • Sterilising bottles.
     • Logistics
       • Picking and Packaging.
     • Advantages
       • Accuracy, Consistency, Speed, Resilience, Hazardous Environments
     • Disadvantages
       • Cost, Initiative, Loss Of Human Touch