Book description
An authoritative guide to new product development for early career engineers and engineering students
Managing Technology and Product Development Programmes provides a clear framework and essential guide for understanding how research ideas and new technologies are developed into reliable products which can sold successfully in the private or business marketplace. Drawing on the author’s practical experience in a variety of engineering industries, this important book fills a gap in the product development literature. It links back into the engineering processes that drives the actual creation of products and represents the practical realisation of innovation.
Comprehensive in scope, the book reviews all elements of new product development. The topics discussed range from the economics of new product development, the quality processes, prototype development, manufacturing processes, determining customer needs, value proposition and testing. Whilst the book is designed with an emphasis on engineered products, the principles can be applied to other fields as well. This important resource:
- Takes a holistic approach to new product development
- Links technology and product development to business needs
- Structures technology and product development from the basic idea to the completed off-the-shelf product
- Explores the broad range of skills and the technical expertise needed when developing new products
- Details the various levels of new technologies and products and how to track where they are in the development cycle
Written for engineers and students in engineering, as well as a more experienced audience, and for those funding technology development, Managing Technology and Product Development Programmes offers a thorough understanding of the skills and information engineers need in order to successfully convert ideas and technologies into products that are fit for the marketplace.
Table of contents
- Cover
- About the Author
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1 Introduction
- 1.1 Why Write This Book?
- 1.2 Importance of the Product Development Process
- 1.3 Perspective of This Book
- 1.4 Intended Readership
- 1.5 Science, Technology, Innovation, Engineering, and Product Development
- 1.6 The Changing Nature of Engineering
- 1.7 The Fourth Industrial Revolution
- 1.8 Scope of This Book
- 1.9 Structure of This Book
- 1.10 Reading Sequence
- References
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2 Engineering as a Process
- 2.1 Background
- 2.2 The Basic Components of the Process
- 2.3 Expenditure on Research and Development
- 2.4 Economic Returns from R&D Work
- 2.5 Science as the Precursor of Technology
- 2.6 Iteration as the Heart of the Process
- 2.7 Impact of Low‐Cost Computing
- 2.8 A Nonlinear Process?
- 2.9 Multiple, Parallel Activities
- 2.10 Right First Time versus Iteration
- 2.11 Lean Thinking Approach
- 2.12 Cost of Problem Resolution
- 2.13 Risk versus Time
- 2.14 Creativity versus Risk Management
- 2.15 Early Detection of Problems
- 2.16 Management of Change
- 2.17 Management of Learning
- 2.18 Governance of the Process
- 2.19 Formal Quality Management Systems
- 2.20 Concluding Points
- References
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3 Evaluating the Maturity of Developing Technology
- 3.1 Background
- 3.2 Origins of Technology Readiness Measurement
- 3.3 Purpose of Technology Maturity Assessment
- 3.4 Users of Technology Maturity Assessment
- 3.5 What Is Technology Maturity?
- 3.6 Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Structure
- 3.7 Phases of Technology Readiness
- 3.8 The ‘Valley of Death’
- 3.9 Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) Structure
- 3.10 Progressing through the Scales – Some Practical Points
- 3.11 International Standards
- 3.12 Assessment of TRL and MRL Levels
- 3.13 Synchronising Technology and Manufacturing Maturity
- 3.14 Limitations of Technology Maturity Assessment
- 3.15 Concluding Points
- References
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4 Aligning Technology Development with Business and Manufacturing Strategy
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Business Context
- 4.3 Basis of Competition
- 4.4 The Value Proposition
- 4.5 Industry Structure
- 4.6 Routes to Commercialisation
- 4.7 Satisfying a Range of Customers
- 4.8 Linking to Manufacturing Strategy
- 4.9 Core Principles of Managing the Interface
- 4.10 Design for Manufacture Methodologies
- 4.11 Design for New Methods and Materials
- 4.12 Design for Connectivity – Internet of Things
- 4.13 Design for Environmental Considerations
- 4.14 Concluding Points
- References
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5 Planning and Managing the Work
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 The Basics
- 5.3 Different Approaches
- 5.4 Different Forms of Project
- 5.5 The Project Mandate or Charter
- 5.6 Project Description
- 5.7 Timing Charts
- 5.8 Milestone Charts
- 5.9 Risk Management
- 5.10 Resource Planning
- 5.11 Project Contingency
- 5.12 Organising for Projects
- 5.13 Monitoring Small Projects or Subprojects
- 5.14 Approval and Formal Monitoring of Large Projects
- 5.15 Project Management versus Technology Maturity Assessment
- 5.16 Concluding Points
- References
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6 Developing the Concept
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Key Elements of the Process
- 6.3 Technology Roadmapping
- 6.4 Open Innovation
- 6.5 Concept Development
- 6.6 Industrial Design
- 6.7 Key Success Factors
- 6.8 Identifying and Meeting Customer Needs
- 6.9 Customer Data Gathering
- 6.10 Who Is the Customer?
- 6.11 Linking Detailed Design to Customer Needs
- 6.12 Ensuring a Robust Design – Taguchi Methods
- 6.13 Technology and Manufacturing Development at the Concept Stage
- 6.14 Economic Evaluation
- 6.15 Protecting Intellectual Property
- 6.16 Funding of Early‐Stage Work
- 6.17 Concluding Points
- References
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7 Identifying and Managing Engineering Risks
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Identification of Risks
- 7.3 Risk‐Based Approach
- 7.4 Sources of Engineering Risk
- 7.5 Qualitative Risk Assessment Methodologies
- 7.6 Fault Tree Analysis
- 7.7 Hazard and Operability Reviews – HAZOP
- 7.8 Quantitative Risk Assessment
- 7.9 Functional Safety
- 7.10 As Low as Reasonably Practicable
- 7.11 Safety Cases
- 7.12 Stretching the Boundaries
- 7.13 Concluding Points
- References
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8 Validation by Modelling and Physical Testing
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Purpose of Development and Validation Work
- 8.3 Methods
- 8.4 Validation and Test Programmes
- 8.5 Engineering Calculation
- 8.6 Modelling and Simulation
- 8.7 Physical Testing
- 8.8 Prototypes Not Possible?
- 8.9 Physical Test and Laboratory Support Facilities
- 8.10 Correlation of Modelling and Testing
- 8.11 Assessment of Serviceability
- 8.12 Software Development and Validation
- 8.13 Reliability Testing
- 8.14 Corrective Action Management
- 8.15 Financial Validation
- 8.16 Concluding Points
- References
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9 Engineering Delivery
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Forms of Information Output
- 9.3 Connected Products – Internet of Things
- 9.4 Detailed Design
- 9.5 Handling the Interfaces
- 9.6 Cost of Delayed Programmes
- 9.7 Planning and Decision‐Making
- 9.8 Specialised Resources
- 9.9 Flow of Information
- 9.10 The Importance of Good Systems
- 9.11 The Role of Standards and Design Codes
- 9.12 Tracking Product Cost and Investment
- 9.13 Knowing When to Stop
- 9.14 Signing Off the Product
- 9.15 Examples of Good and Bad Practice
- 9.16 Concluding Points
- References
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10 Funding the Programme
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Internal Funding
- 10.3 Friends and Family Funding
- 10.4 Angel Investors
- 10.5 Venture Capital Funding
- 10.6 Private Equity Funding
- 10.7 Equity Crowd‐Funding
- 10.8 Bank Lending
- 10.9 Peer‐to‐Peer (P2P) Lending
- 10.10 Public Funding of Early‐Stage Work
- 10.11 Public Development Facilities
- 10.12 Business Plans
- 10.13 Concluding Points
- References
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11 Running Teams and Working with Partners
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Working Collaboratively
- 11.3 Team Composition
- 11.4 Team Development
- 11.5 Working with Partners
- 11.6 Working Internationally
- 11.7 Working Virtually
- 11.8 Leadership of Technology and Product Development Projects
- 11.9 Personality Traits
- 11.10 Selecting People
- 11.11 Developing People
- 11.12 Concluding Points
- References
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12 Decision‐Making and Problem Solving
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Decisions to be Taken
- 12.3 Critical Thinking
- 12.4 System 1 and System 2 Thinking
- 12.5 Human Barriers to Decision‐Making
- 12.6 East versus West
- 12.7 Statistical Thinking
- 12.8 Application to Management Processes
- 12.9 Problem Solving – A3 Method
- 12.10 Creative Problem Solving – TRIZ Method
- 12.11 Concluding Points
- References
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13 Improving Product Development Performance
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 What Type of Organisation Are We Dealing With?
- 13.3 Structuring Improvement and Change Initiatives
- 13.4 Diagnosing the Current Situation – Generating Urgency
- 13.5 Organising a Way Forward – The Leadership Role
- 13.6 Developing the Strategy and Vision
- 13.7 Communicating the Vision
- 13.8 Empowering the Organisation
- 13.9 Generating Short‐Term Wins
- 13.10 Longer‐Term, Permanent Change
- 13.11 Achieving Permanence
- 13.12 Model of Good Practice – Toyota Product Development System
- 13.13 Models of Good Practice – Agile Software Development
- 13.14 Concluding Points
- References
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14 Summary, Concluding Points, and Recommendations
- 14.1 The Rationale for This Book
- 14.2 The Engineering Process
- 14.3 Technology Maturity
- 14.4 Aligning Technology with Business Needs
- 14.5 Planning the Work
- 14.6 Creating the Concept
- 14.7 Identifying and Managing Risks
- 14.8 Validation
- 14.9 Engineering Delivery
- 14.10 Funding the Programme
- 14.11 Running Teams and Working with Partners
- 14.12 Critical Thinking
- 14.13 Improving Product Development Performance
- 15 Future Direction
- Final Thoughts
- Appendix A: TRL and MRL Definitions
- Appendix B: Toyota Product Development System 13 Principles and Their Cross‐Referencing
- Glossary of Terms
- Index
- End User License Agreement
Product information
- Title: Managing Technology and Product Development Programmes
- Author(s):
- Release date: May 2019
- Publisher(s): Wiley
- ISBN: 9781119517245
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