Unit 3- Systems

Mechanical Structural Electrical Electronic

Core Technologies
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Mechanical Technology
Technology of putting together
mechanical parts to produce, control, and
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transmit motion.
Examples:
Gears on a bicycle
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Windshield wipers
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Engine
Sewing machine arm

Fluid

What are the What do they Home

Core look like in a
Technologies? system?
Structural Technology
Technology of putting mechanical parts
and materials together to create
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supports, containers, shelters,

connectors, and functional shapes.
Examples:
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Trusses on Bridge
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Steel frame of skyscraper

Legs of a Chair

Fluid

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Core look like in a
Technologies? system?
Electrical Technology
Technology of producing, storing,
controlling, transmitting, and getting
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work from electrical energy.

Examples:
Power to a Washing Machine
Power
Optical Transformer
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Generator

Fluid

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Core look like in a
Technologies? system?
Electronic Technology
Technology of using small amounts of
electricity for controlling; detecting; and
Mechanical Structural Electrical Electronic

information collecting, storing,

retrieving, processing, and
communicating.
Examples:
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Remote Control
Mobile Phone
Circuit Board
Fluid

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Core look like in a
Technologies? system?
Optical Technology
Technology of producing light; using
light for information collection, storage,
Mechanical Structural Electrical Electronic

retrieval, processing, and

communication; and using light to do
work.
Examples:
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Lasers
Telescopes
Fiber optics
Fluid

What are the What do they Home

Core look like in a
Technologies? system?
Thermal Technology
Technology of producing, storing,
controlling, transmitting, and getting
Mechanical Structural Electrical Electronic

work from heat energy.

Examples:
Thermos
Insulated
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Clothing
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Solar Panels

Fluid

What are the What do they Home

Core look like in a
Technologies? system?
Materials Technology
Technology of producing, altering,
and combining materials.
Mechanical Structural Electrical Electronic

Examples:
Welding
Metal alloys
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Textiles

Fluid

What are the What do they Home

Core look like in a
Technologies? system?
Biotechnology
Technology of using, adapting, and
altering organisms and biological
Mechanical Structural Electrical Electronic

processes for a desired outcome.

Examples:
Cloning
Genetically
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Food preservatives

Fluid

What are the What do they Home

Core look like in a
Technologies? system?
Fluid Technology
Technology of using fluid, either
gas (pneumatics), or liquid
Mechanical Structural Electrical Electronic

(hydraulic) to apply force or to

transport.
Examples:
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Pneumatic Tools
Hydraulic Lift
Brake systems
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What are the What do they Home

Core look like in a
Technologies? system?
What are the Core Technologies?
A technology system is a group of resources
(subsystems)
Mechanical
working
Structural
together to solve
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problems and extend human capabilities.

The core technologies are the building blocks
of all technology systems.
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different books can be used to create a product

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