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New and emerging technologies - EdexcelImpact on people

Companies are trying to save money, improve products, develop new materials and become more efficient. New technologies are developed to positively impact the manufacturing industry and society.

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Impact on people

Technology is all around us and impacts on how people work, interact and live:

Workforce

With the advances in technology, flexible working and working from home has become more common.

Advantages for the workforceDisadvantages for the workforce
The employee can choose where they work from, eg home, cafe or the office成人快手 and work life intertwine, which may impact on productivity or affect personal and professional relationships
Productivity can improve
Reduced costs for companies as they require less office space
Advantages for the workforceThe employee can choose where they work from, eg home, cafe or the office
Disadvantages for the workforce成人快手 and work life intertwine, which may impact on productivity or affect personal and professional relationships
Advantages for the workforceProductivity can improve
Disadvantages for the workforce
Advantages for the workforceReduced costs for companies as they require less office space
Disadvantages for the workforce

Consumers

The latest trends in products create a demand for them, eg mobile phones are often very popular when first released. need to respond to this demand and increase production, which puts a strain on .

Children

Technology use can have advantages and disadvantages in children.

Advantages for childrenDisadvantages for children
Technology can help support learning and encourage broader outlooks and creativityIt could contribute to health problems if excessive use leads to a poor active life
Advantages for childrenTechnology can help support learning and encourage broader outlooks and creativity
Disadvantages for childrenIt could contribute to health problems if excessive use leads to a poor active life

People with disabilities

Disabilities can be visible or invisible, and technology can help people who have a disability and improve their quality of life. An example is how developments in 3D printing mean that 3D printing machines are more readily available and are being utilised to help other people, eg to produce low-cost prosthetics for people in .

A yellow plastic model of a prosthetic hand being 3D printed.
3D printed model of a prosthetic hand

Highly-skilled workforce

The of workplaces has led to an increase in roles and opportunities for skilled workers, but in some areas it has led to a decrease in job opportunities, as machines have taken over the jobs previously done by humans. Automation has streamlined the manufacturing system by increasing production and reducing errors.

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