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Methodology of Product development

 The product development begins with a need, which is identified based on customers and market demands. The product goes through two main processes from idea conceptualization to the finished product

 Synthesis and analysis are two main subprocesses that constitute the design process. The philosophy, functionality, and uniqueness of the product are all determined during synthesis. The end goal of a synthesis subprocess is a conceptual design of the prospective product. Typically, this design takes the form of a sketch or a layout drawing that shows the relationship among the various product parts, as well as any surrounding constraints. The analysis subprocess constitutes design modelling and simulation. A computer environment where various design alternatives can be investigated is ideal to make better design decisions in shorter period of time. Algorithms for both design analysis and optimization may be embedded in design analysis. Due to the evolution of Rapid Prototyping technology, prototypes can be built in a laboratory to test the design.

 

The main phases of manufacturing process begins with the process planning and ends with the actual product. Process planning is considered the backbone of the manufacturing process since it attempts to determine he most efficient sequence to produce the product. The outcome of the process planning are production plan, tools planning, material order, and machine programming. Once the process-planning phase is complete, the actual production of the product begins. The produced parts are inspected and usually must pass certain standard quality control requirements. Market feedbacks are usually valuable in enhancing the products. These feedbacks are usually incorporated into the design process. With the market feedback, a closed-loop product cycle results.
 
 

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