The Process Design Triggers
Design Market Pull Demand Profitability Technology Push Innovation The Process Design Market Pull Demand Profitability Technology Push Innovation Market research
Process of design for manufacture The Process Design Process of design for manufacture Decision making Use of new technologies CAD CAM Simulation Rapid Prototyping Computer Integrated manufacture Lines of communication
Customer / client relationship. The Process Design Customer / client relationship. Types of customer External Internal
Requirements of the customer The Process Design Requirements of the customer Performance specifications Physical dimensions Mass Ergonomics Durability Operating performance Compliance to operating standards Reliability Product support End of life disposal
Production quantities The Process Design Production quantities Custom built Modification of an existing product Small batch Large volume
PDS Design Analysis of customer requirements The Process Design PDS Analysis of customer requirements Production of an agreed PDS
PDS Design Physical dimensions Materials Mass Operation Performance The Process Design PDS Physical dimensions Materials Mass Operation Performance Safety Cost
PDS Design Ergonomics Aesthetics Product life span The Process Anthropometrics Aesthetics Shape / form Colour Product life span