Technology, design and materials

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Technology, design and materials

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1. Innovation processes (20 entries)
  1. commercialisation
  2. test feasibility
  3. innovation cycle
  4. proof of concept
  5. technical specification
  6. integrate feedback
  7. feasibility study
  8. research partnership
  9. bring to scale
  10. iteration
  11. development pipeline
  12. pilot deployment
  13. funding round
  14. patent application
  15. refine a prototype
  16. design constraint
  17. early adopter
  18. secure investment
  19. patent
  20. workstream
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2. Materials, measurements and fittings (20 entries)
  1. screw
  2. real-time processing
  3. dimensional accuracy
  4. machine learning
  5. system capacity
  6. textured
  7. intricate
  8. bespoke
  9. engraved
  10. flawless finish
  11. fragile
  12. brushed
  13. fine-grained
  14. adhesive
  15. etched
  16. abrasion
  17. pin-sharp
  18. weave
  19. satin finish
  20. gritty
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3. Adoption and disruption (20 entries)
  1. technology adoption
  2. adoption barrier
  3. market disruption
  4. legacy system
  5. displace a role
  6. competitive pressure
  7. early uptake
  8. digital infrastructure
  9. network effect
  10. scalability
  11. handle exceptions
  12. connectivity
  13. innovate
  14. paradigm shift
  15. assistive technology
  16. absorb disruption
  17. developer
  18. time horizon
  19. code-switching
  20. portable
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4. Human oversight and quality control (20 entries)
  1. human oversight
  2. retain human judgement
  3. human intervention
  4. explainability
  5. audit trail
  6. validation
  7. responsibility gap
  8. decision traceability
  9. risk review
  10. decision support
  11. safety threshold
  12. override
  13. bias assessment
  14. identify a limitation
  15. constraint
  16. workmanship
  17. inspect
  18. safeguard
  19. refine a detail
  20. restart
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5. Societal implications (20 entries)
  1. mitigate risks
  2. regulatory response
  3. job displacement
  4. concentration of power
  5. productivity gain
  6. ethical implication
  7. shape adoption
  8. economic inclusion
  9. protect rights
  10. labour market shift
  11. consumer protection
  12. set safeguards
  13. underlying driver
  14. spillover effect
  15. network exposure
  16. enabling condition
  17. institutional constraint
  18. indirect effect
  19. depend crucially on
  20. drone
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