Concept GenerationChapter 7
Concept Generation Chapter 7
Concept Development ProcessMissionDevelopmentEstablishGenerateIdentifySelectTestSetPlanStatementPlanFinalCustomerTargetProductProductProductDownstreamNeedsConceptsConcept(s)DevelopmentSpecificationsConcept(s)SpecificationsPerformEconomicAnalysisBenchmark CompetitiveProductsBuild and Test Modelsand Prototypes
Concept Development Process Perform Economic Analysis Benchmark Competitive Products Build and Test Models and Prototypes Identify Customer Needs Establish Target Specifications Generate Product Concepts Select Product Concept(s) Set Final Specifications Plan Downstream Development Mission Statement Test Product Concept(s) Development Plan
Definition of a Concept: Approximate description of technologyworking principles, and form of product. Describes how product will satisfycustomerneeds
Definition of a Concept • Approximate description of technology, working principles, and form of product • Describes how product will satisfy customer needs
Concept Generation ProcessClarifytheProblemSearchSearchExternallyInternallyExploreSystematicallyReflect ontheSolutions andthe Process
Concept Generation Process
Concept Generation ExamplePowerNailerSENCO
Concept Generation Example: Power Nailer