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3.1.1 - New and emerging technologies
3.1.2 - Energy generation and storage
3.1.3 - Developments in new materials
3.1.4 - Systems approach to designing
3.1.5 - Mechanical devices
3.1.6 - Materials and their working
3.1.7 - Common specialist technical
3.2.1 - Selection of materials or
3.2.2 - Forces and stresses
3.2.3 - Ecological and social footprint
3.2.4 - The six Rs
3.2.5 - Scales of production
3.2.6 - Sources and origins
3.3.1 - Investigation, primary and
3.3.2 - Environmental, social and
3.3.3 - The work of others
3.3.4 - Design strategies
3.3.5 - Communication of design ideas
3.3.6 - Prototype development
3.3.7 - Selection of materials and
3.3.8 - Tolerances
3.3.9 - Material management
3.3.10 - Specialist tools and equipment
3.3.11 - Quality control