Design & Technology SuperLab
Design & Technology SuperLab is built over a decade of content creation and iterations in authentic learning environment to help you design and create successful projects with step-by-step picture, text, animations and video (with subtitle) illustrations.
The series has been used in school teaching, student project works and individual self-learning in Asia and Europe.
Specifications
Suitable for
Teachers
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More than 1,000 original videos with subtitles, animations, photos and illustrations spanning across nearly 1,000 pages of course materials;
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Ready materials help to save at least 70% of time and effort to build lessons, simulations and activities;
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Expert tips and tricks, step-by-step guides and ready project components/kits to give head-starts, and increase confidence and success rate of designing and making creative projects.
Learners
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Acquire extensive knowledge through fundamental illustrations and videos, and everyday applications;
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Aid visualisation and facilitate application of concepts;
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Generate countless creative ideas from the substantial examples with videos, animations and construction tips;
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Construct with jigs, pre-cut parts and exact original components featured;
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Build your design journal using the step-by-step templates.
Makers
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Create projects from scratch with the step-by-step video guides;
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Expert tips and tricks on enhancing the making experience and outcome.
DESIGN JOURNAL
Planning
Gantt Chart
Research Plan
Design Brief
Situation | Brief | Analysis
Primary Research
Design Specifications
Generating Ideas
Initial Ideas
Ideation Techniques
Selection
Developing Ideas
Primary Research
Secondary Research
Costing the Project
Sketching and Drawing
Orthographic Drawings
Pictorial Drawings
Computer-aided Drawings
Mock-up
Flow Chart
Development Sheet
Modelling
Planning Sheet
Manufacturing Diary
Manufacturing Plan
Cutting List
Available Forms of Materials (Wood, Metal, Plastics, Paper Stock)
Realising the Prototype
Technology
Producing a Full-Size Solution
Industrial Practices | Control Systems | QC & QA | Evaluation & Testing
MATERIALS
Introduction to Materials
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties (toughness, durability, strength, hardness, elasticity, etc.)
Properties and Uses
Woods (Natural Timer, Processed Wood)
Metals (Ferrous Metal, Non-ferrous Metal & Alloys)
Plastics (Thermoplastics, Thermosets)
Compliant Materials (paper, cardboard, etc.)
MECHANISMS SUPERLAB
Designing
Introduction
Designing
Box/Frame
The Bit on Top
Backdrop
Mechanisms
Introduction | Applications | Marking Out | Making
Cams
Gears
Cranks
Pulleys
Linkages
Levers
Ratchets
Extension
Introduction | Marking Out | Making
Cam Followers
Handles
Shafts
Shaft Supports
Connecting Rods
Springs
Friction
Fixing Techniques
Resources
Worksheets
Templates
References
ELECTRONICS SUPERLAB
Control Systems
Systems (Open-loop, Closed-loop, etc.)
Electronics (Materials, Concepts, Components)
Pneumatics
Products and Applications
Manufacturing Processes
Quality and Production
Health and Safety
Electronics
Introduction | Circuits | Components | Soldering | Installing
Audio Amplifier
Light
Logic Alarm
Radio
Water Level Alarm
Timer
Extension
Vacuum Forming
Packaging
Resources
Worksheets
Templates
References
STRUCTURES SUPERLAB
Introduction to Structures
Types of Structure
Roof Trusses
Warren Truss
Howe Truss
Monocoque Structures
Beams
Forces Acting Upon a Structure
Bending
Tension
Compression
Torsion
Shearing
Structural Failure
Factor of Safety
Project Kits
Online ordering of jigs, pre-cut parts, project kits and featured electronics component kits is available to start projects right away.
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