AQA A2 Product Design help

Consumer safety is a vital consideration in product design.
For one of the following, explain what issues must be considered to ensure safe use of
the product.
! Electric drill
! Hair straighteners
! Kettle
! Desk lamp
! Iron

CAN ANYONE HELP WITH THIS ONE?! THANKYOU

If anyone could give an example of a product that is batch produced with the processes and materials it would be really helpful!

If anyone could give an example of a product that is batch produced with the processes and materials it would be really helpful!

What did you make for your coursework? I made a lamp (which would be a product i'd chose on a question like this), so if you made something similar that could possibly be a product that is batched produced, you could use your knowledge of how it was made and use that for an example?
Or if not, i've found a good example here: http://www.technologystudent.com/vocat/batprod1.htm

For my coursework I produced a speaker, this was a one off production because it was hand made. The processes involved would not work on an assembly line. Although, many speakers are batch made, I am going to research this, thanks for the help!

For two of the following scales of production explain what materials and processes could have been used in the manufacture of a product you have named.
 One-off production
 Batch production of 100 units
 Mass production of 10 000 units

For mass production I used a tooth brush as an example:

Materials: TPE- thermoplastic elastomer (handle), Acrylic (body), Nylon (bristles).

Processes: Injection moulding, Overmoulding, QC

High start up costs but low production costs.

fab!! hope a question like this doesn't come up though haha

you know all the art deco art nouveau things, do you something like that could come up?! cause i haven't even looked at any of that. it seems so pointless

For a specific product of your choice describe how the application of new technology and
modern materials has improved its manufacture, function and use.

help help help

I would start this essay by writing two headings with the subheadings of manufacture, function and use:

Product: iPhone/Mobile Phone

New technology - Manufacture
CNC machines, CAD, QC/QA/ QRM etc
New technology - Function/use
Microchips
Wifi or bluetooth
Miniturisation - portability, camera
Digitization
More memory
Batterys
Gyroscope technology

Modern Materials - Manufacture
Smart material actuators
Injection molding polymers
Modern Materials - Function/use
Glass is durable and resistant to scratching/doesn't crack injure user.
Longer use because of better battery material.
Light weight

I cant think of many for the modern materials, is this a 28 mark question?

Thankyou so much! and no its a 12 mark
can you just do my exam for me arghhh

My teacher has taught us to mind map the key points then write the answers using a timer in a way that reduces waffling. I have written the first paragraph as an example. (Reword question for title, use the headings for each paragraph followed by an example, and the benefit of using it)

"The Apple iPhone uses the application of new technology and modern materials to improve its manufacture, function and use.
The manufacture of the product is improved through using new technology. One example of this is CAD – computer aided design. This allows the component parts to be cut out using CNC - computer numerical control machines. This speeds up the processes and ensures consistent accuracy. Prototypes of the phone can be printed using 3D polymer printers and the ergonomics can be tested and refined. A second use of technology to improve the manufacture...."

Hopefully a question comes up that is just knowledge from the last exam:

"Sometimes it is necessary to combine two or more materials in order that the enhanced properties can be utilised.

For two of the following, name a specific composite material, stating its constituent parts.

In each case explain why the composite material is suitable for a specific application.
 Fibre-reinforced composite
 Particle-based composite
 Sheet-based composite"

Easy marks!

I plan on answering the questions about Iconic design, ICT in manufacturing, and Sustainability.

lucky! my teachers didn't teach me ANYTHING! literally nothing and just gave us all an aqa book!
i hope something comes up on ergonomics, inclusive design, aesthetics and thats all i'm good at hahaha

I took this exam last year and am now studying design - feel free to fire any questions my way - just quote me

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Does anyway have the annoying feeling that they'll be a question on glass/cermanics, risk assemnts or health and safety?

i don't think glass or ceramics will come up, it never has in as or a2 so don't worry! and the others, yeah maybe, but hopefully not haha
god i hope there's some easy questions

Same, I really want a "HERE IS A IMAGE OF A PRODUCT, NOW TELL ME HOW IT'S MADE!" question since that's the only thing I'm confident in. That and kettles.