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MODELS AND PROTOTYPES WHY IMPORTANT ? TESTING THE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION OF FAULTS DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS IDENTIFIED SHOW THE CUSTOMER SAFETY ISSUES ASSESSING MATERIALS EVALUATE FUNCTIONALITY ASSESSING AESTHETICS USED WITH FOCUS GROUP SAVES MONEY |
PROTOTYPES AND MODELS  Large companies such as BMW still make full size clay models, made to look realistic. This helps them to design and develop top class cars. A full size clay model of a BMW car. Manufactured to help the designers further develop the car |
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| Explain the value of modelling and prototyping in the development of a new product. 4 marks | ||
| Give an example of a manufacturer that uses models, as part of the product development process. 3 marks | ||
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