Product Design

The present book represents a guide dedicated to the fundamental principles and modern methodologies of product design in the context of contemporary manufacturing. Starting from the premise that design decisions determine approximately 70-80% of a product's total lifecycle costs environmental impact and quality characteristics this work provides readers with an integrated approach combining engineering economic and market-oriented perspectives. This book is addressed students but equally to mechanical engineers product designers project managers and specialists in product development who wish to deepen their knowledge of modern design methodologies. The material is also useful for practitioners in industry seeking to implement systematic approaches in their product development processes.