Methods of integrated product development

This book presents proven methods of integrated product development that have been shown to contribute to the creation of successful products. The methods presented have been validated in numerous projects and represent the methodological knowledge that effectively supports employees in product development, product design, and engineering.

The practical guide introduces methods that can be applied in idea generation, requirement definition, as well as in the development, analysis, and evaluation of solutions. The following areas of application are covered:

• Finding ideas for new products
• Clarifying product requirements
• Developing solutions through functional synthesis
• Improving solutions by varying principles or designs
• Finding solutions using solution collections
• Developing concepts with the morphological box
• Determining properties of solutions with exploratory experiments
• Evaluating and selecting solutions through concept comparison
• Assessing technical risks with FMEA light
• Designing cost-effectively

The authors introduce the methods in a compact and illustrative manner to enable users to apply them profitably without detours. Numerous practical examples from industry illustrate the benefits for real-world application.