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Engineering Design Process

The document summarizes the engineering design process, which consists of the following main steps: 1) Define the problem and goal. Engineers identify the issue and objective. 2) Research by gathering information on existing technologies related to the problem. 3) Imagine possible solutions by brainstorming ideas and exploring various design options. 4) Choose the most feasible solution based on factors like materials, costs, and constraints. 5) Create and test a prototype of the chosen solution to obtain feedback. 6) Improve the design iteratively based on test results to make the best possible product.

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Engineering Design Process

The document summarizes the engineering design process, which consists of the following main steps: 1) Define the problem and goal. Engineers identify the issue and objective. 2) Research by gathering information on existing technologies related to the problem. 3) Imagine possible solutions by brainstorming ideas and exploring various design options. 4) Choose the most feasible solution based on factors like materials, costs, and constraints. 5) Create and test a prototype of the chosen solution to obtain feedback. 6) Improve the design iteratively based on test results to make the best possible product.

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• A series of steps that

engineers use to guide


them as they solve
problems.
• It is cyclical and can
begin at any step, or
move back and forth
between steps. (1)

(1) www.ecybermission.com
Engineer
• A person trained and skilled in the
design, construction, and use of a
system or machine.
• Needs to be well versed in language arts,
as well as math and science
Engineering Fields
Mechanical Aerospace
Electrical Nuclear
Chemical Civil
Biomedical Computer
Innovation vs. Invention
Invention Innovation
A device or process originated A new improvement to an
after study and experiment existing device or process

Invention

Innovations
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Invention
Innovations
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Define
Improve problem
& goal

Create and test Research


prototype

Imagine
Choose a Possible
solution solutions

Click on a “slice” of the Engineering Design Process cycle to learn more about its parts
Define problem and goal

• Identify and describe


the issue and the
ultimate objective

• Consider:
– What do you want to accomplish?
– What are the requirements?
– Are there any limitations?
– Who is the customer?
Research
• Gather information and investigate existing
technologies related to the problem
• Talk to individuals who share this problem and could
benefit from possible solutions

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Imagine possible solutions
• Brainstorm ideas.
• Be creative and build upon the ideas of others.
• Explore and compare many possible designs within
your group.
• Be open-minded!

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Choose a solution
• What materials and tools are needed?
• Consider environmental, cultural, time, and financial
issues and constraints.
• Select the most feasible idea and assign team tasks.

Best

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Create & test prototype
• Build a protoype
– Protoype - an operating version of a solution. It is often made
with different materials (cheaper and easier to work with) than
the final version. They allow you to test your solution and supply
feedback. (2)
• Push yourself and the group for creativity, imagination,
and excellence in design.

(2)
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Improve
• Share results and continue
to seek how your team
could make the solution
better.
• Iterate your design to Image taken from:

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it can be.
– Iterate - to repeat an already
completed task to
incorporate new information (3)

Ulrich K., Eppinger S. 2000. Product Design and Development. 2 nd Edition. Irwin
(3)

McGraw-Hill, Boston.

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