1.1.25 Modern, Smart & Emerging Materials

D&T 2026 — 1.1(c) Product Design Pathway

Sections

Materials that respond to the environment or external stimuli
Photochromic materials, thermochromic materials and micro-encapsulation
Shape memory materials such as nitinol, and polymorph
Conductive polymers, biometrics and phase changing materials (PCM)
Composite materials: carbon fibre, glass reinforced plastic and fibreglass
Emerging technologies: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and the Internet of Things
The role of AI and machine learning in developing products
Emerging technology as a driving force in product development

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