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Engineering design and communication

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How do CAD, CAM and prototyping speed up and improve engineering design?

Computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacture (CAM), rapid prototyping and 3D printing, and their advantages and limitations.
A focused answer to AQA GCSE Engineering on CAD, CAM, the CAD/CAM link, rapid prototyping and 3D printing, with the advantages and limitations of each.
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How do engineers communicate a design accurately using drawings?

Engineering drawing conventions, third-angle orthographic and isometric projection, dimensioning and tolerancing to the relevant standards.
A focused answer to AQA GCSE Engineering on engineering drawing conventions, third-angle orthographic and isometric projection, dimensioning, line types and tolerancing to BS 8888 standards.
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How does an engineering design move from a problem to a working solution?

The stages of the design process, the role of the design brief and specification, and how designs are evaluated and improved iteratively.
A focused answer to AQA GCSE Engineering on the design process, from brief and specification through research, ideas, development, modelling and testing, and the role of iterative evaluation.
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How do modern technologies affect society, industry and the environment?

The impact of modern technologies on industry, employment, society and the environment, including automation, sustainability and the product life cycle.
A focused answer to AQA GCSE Engineering on the impact of modern technologies, covering automation and employment, sustainability, the six Rs, the product life cycle and social effects.
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