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Citation
Rigelsford, J. (2000), "Simultaneous Engineering for New Product Development: Manufacturing Applications", Assembly Automation, Vol. 20 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/aa.2000.03320cad.016
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2000, MCB UP Limited
Simultaneous Engineering for New Product Development: Manufacturing Applications
Simultaneous Engineering for New Product Development: Manufacturing Applications
J.A. RibbensJohn Wiley & Sons2000332 pp.ISBN 0-471-25265-4£51.95 Hardcover
Keywords: Simultaneous engineering, New product development
Simultaneous Engineering for New Product Development is a comprehensive book which uses practical examples of new product development. Case studies from the automotive, aerospace, heavy vehicle and electronic industries are presented, with the key points being relevant to manufacturing any product.
The book comprises 20 chapters, divided into three sections. Section I addresses New Product Development Process Phase Elements, and includes chapters on: Strategic Planning Market Research, Idea Generation, Screening and Evaluation. Also covered are: Product Planning, Product Design and Engineering, Prototype Development, Manufacturing, Promotion and Distribution, and After-Sales Support, Maintenance, Service and Repair.
Section II contains case study examples of National Motors Corporation, an Aero Corporation, HVC Inc., Electro-matic Corporation and XYZ Packaging Corporation.
The third and final section discusses advanced product design, development technologies and mathematical model development. Chapters included in this section address: Automotive Optimisation Model, Aerospace Model Development, Heavy-Duty/Off-Road/Military Vehicle Mathematical Model Development, Electronic Product Model Development, and Further Developments.
The appendices include checklists for the discussion topics in Section I, a survey questionnaire and a product planning proposal form.
This is a well written book which is suitable for students, young engineers, designers and technicians, and for experienced practitioners and managers.