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A1.1 Ergonomics

A2.1 User-centred research methods

A2.2 Prototyping techniques

A3.1 Material classification and properties

A3.2 Introduction to structural systems (HL only)

A3.3 Introduction to mechanical systems (HL only)

A3.4 Introduction to electronic systems (HL only)

A4.1 Manufacturing techniques (HL only)

B1.1 User-centred design

B2.1 The design process

B2.2 Modelling and prototyping

B3.1 Material selection

B3.2 Structural systems application and selection (HL only)

B3.3 Mechanical systems application and selection (HL only)

B3.4 Electronic systems application and selection (HL only)

B4.1 Production systems (HL only)

C1.1 Responsibility of the designer

C1.2 Inclusive design

C1.3 Beyond usability (HL only)

C2.1 Design for sustainability

C2.2 Design for a circular economy

C3.1 Product analysis and evaluation

C3.2 Life-cycle analysis (HL only)

C4.1 Design for manufacture strategies (HL only)

IB Design Technology Topic A4.1: Manufacturing Techniques Lessons

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This lesson delivers structured, step-by-step lessons that guide students through every part of the IB Design Technology (First Exam 2027) syllabus for A4.1 Manufacturing techniques (HL only). These lessons simplify complex ideas like design thinking, sustainable manufacturing, and product lifecycle analysis, while worked examples show how to approach IB-style questions.

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A4.1.1 Categories of manufacturing techniques

A4.1.2 Additive manufacturing

A4.1.3 Rapid prototyping and CAD

A4.1.4 Additive manufacturing in industry

A4.1.5 4D printing and material response

A4.1.6 5D printing and multi-axis printing

A4.1.7 Subtractive techniques

A4.1.8 Forming techniques

A4.1.9 Joining techniques

A4.1.10 Finishing techniques

A4.1.11 Combining manufacturing techniques

A. Design in theory

B. Design in practice

C. Design in context

IB Design Technology Topic A4.1: Manufacturing Techniques Lessons

A. Design in theory

B. Design in practice

C. Design in context

IB Design Technology Topic A4.1: Manufacturing Techniques Lessons

Lessons for A4.1 Manufacturing techniques (HL only) - IB