S4 ONE new technology improving the industry (3–5 marks) · Industrial Technology Timber

S4 · ONE new technology improving the industry (3–5 marks)

Fits: 2023 Q16(a) (3), 2019 Q16(a) (5) · 114 words · 4 chunks

S4.1 · NameA CNC (computer numerically controlled) nesting router is one new technology transforming furniture and cabinet manufacturing.S4.2 · HowParts are designed in CAD, and CAM nesting software arranges them on the sheet with the least waste. The machine then cuts, drills and grooves whole sheets of board automatically, with vacuum hold-down and automatic tool changes.S4.3 · ImproveThis improves the industry by increasing accuracy and repeatability, cutting material waste and labour time, and allowing custom-sized kitchen and wardrobe cabinets to be produced quickly at mass-production cost.S4.4 · OthersOther examples to name: handheld CNC routers (Shaper Origin), drones and LiDAR to map forests and count trees, laser cutting and engraving, 3D printing for prototypes, edge-banding automation, and microwave timber modification.

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