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Toys and engineering materials

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This free course, Toys and engineering materials, introduces engineering in context. It explores the variation in materials and composite materials, and provides real-life examples of material use in the manufacture of toys, and how the development of materials over time has influenced design.

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Introduction
Learning outcomes
1 Engineering: a holistic approach
1 Engineering: a holistic approach
1.1 Materials use in the manufacture of toys
1.2 The longevity of wood
1.3 Versatile plastic
1.3.1 Injection moulding
1.3.2 Building a tower
2 The application of metal
2 The application of metal
2.1 Advantages and disadvantages
2.2 The introduction of die-cast toys
2.3 Composite materials
2.3.1 The manufacture of tennis racquets
2.3.2 Manufacturing composites
3 The introduction of semiconductors
3 The introduction of semiconductors
3.1 Transisters, circuits and batteries
3.2 The lithium battery
3.2.1 The manufacture of lithium ion batteries
3.3 The hoverboard
3.4 Designing a toy
Conclusion
Acknowledgements

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