NEW product development, RAPID prototyping, PRODUCT management, INDUSTRIAL research, PRODUCT design, and MANUFACTURING industries
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This article empirically explores the nature of the role of design in the new product development process. The investigation adopts a multiple case study methodology. Data were collected through a six-month interview program carried out with mid-size to large U.K. manufacturing companies. The researchers articulate the scope and detailed nature of actions undertaken by design across all phases of the new product development process. Design functional, integration, and leadership actions are unraveled from the data. A taxonomy characterizing three roles for design in new product development is developed and explained. In the first role, design is explored as a functional specialism. The second categorization develops the role of design as part of a multifunctional team. The third role depicts the designer as process leader. Detailed actions and skills associated with each role are discussed and illustrated. Contextual factors explaining and influencing each design role are unraveled. These are articulated as speed of development process, innovativeness of the product development effort, and use of external design agencies. The implications of these findings for the development of design skills and capabilities are discussed in terms of recruitment, training, and educational policies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Focuses on the growing importance of rapid prototyping (RP) to the automotive industry in Great Britain. Description of RP devices under development; Different ways of reducing the stepped effect; Creation of pore-free aluminium oxide ceramics.
IEE Review. Jul2004, Vol. 50 Issue 7, p42-45. 4p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Diagram.
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RAPID prototyping, MANUFACTURES, SURGERY, and PROSTHETICS
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Reports on the surgical applications of rapid prototyping techniques developed for the manufacturing industry in Great Britain. Use of stereolithography in creating models for surgery; Application in making prosthetics. INSETS: A NEW NOSE;SLICE BY SLICE.
RAPID prototyping, BRAND name products, MODELS & modelmaking, and HAIR care & hygiene
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The article discusses the use of rapid prototyping and fused deposition modeling (FDM) to generate designs in order to gain strong brand presence for the Finesse haircare line from Lornamead in Great Britain. Bottle molder/designer Silgan Plastics Corp. was hired to develop new container designs, while Little Big Brands created new branding label graphics for the product. An overview of the simplification of the brand icon is offered.
RAPID prototyping, PROTOTYPES, MANUFACTURING processes, and FOOTWEAR design
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The article reports on the use of rapid prototyping by performance footwear company called Prior 2 Lever to create fully bespoke boots and trainers for individual clients, formed exactly from a biomechanical evaluation of their body and running style in Great Britain. According to Prior 2 Lever creative director Greg Lever-O'Keefe, they looked at rapid prototyping and got grants for research and development. A range of biomechanical data from the athlete using a pedar is analyzed.
RAPID prototyping, PROTOTYPES, TECHNOLOGY, and MANUFACTURING processes
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Focuses on the increasing popularity of rapid prototyping in Great Britain. Limitations of rapid prototyping; Importance of accuracy and aesthetic appeal in prototyping; Development of rapid prototyping with the use of new technology.
Professional Engineering. 06/11/97, Vol. 10 Issue 11, p8. 1/4p.
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RAPID prototyping and UNIVERSITIES & colleges
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Reports on the complaints filed by the organization, Committee of Independent Rapid Prototyping Service Providers against universities in Great Britain for undercutting the prices of rapid prototyping services. Competitive imbalance caused by the government-assisted prototyping services provided by the universities.
RAPID prototyping, MARKETING, DESIGN, and DESIGN equipment
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The article presents several perspectives in response to Jonathan Ive's blame of the rise of rapid prototyping for distancing designers from the physical process of design and the creation of lousy designs. It cites the two comments regarding the confirmation the Ive's judgment was right. Meanwhile, another comment provides the ingredients to assure a lousy design solution. Moreover, other comment relates the importance of the knowledge of materials and processes for designs.
The article focuses on the growing popularity three-dimension three-dimensional (3D) printing in the business sector in Great Britain. It cites the move of the automobile company Ford Motor Co. and toy firm Red Bull Racing Ltd. to use 3D printers, which help them save costs and time in producing their respective products. It also mentions the initiative of print ships to adopt 3D printing on their operations due to its reliable and fast performance.
Reports that 3T, one of the world's foremost practitioners of laser sintering for rapid prototyping, based in Great Britain, has helped NXT SoundVu, a technology leader in consumer electronics, bring its latest product to market at the critical time. Timescale and advantages over other means of manufacture; 3T's production of glass-filled nylon parts using selective laser sintering technology.
RAPID prototyping, PACKAGING industry, PACKAGING, and LITHOGRAPHY
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Reports on the comprehensive design and prototyping facilities by Cope Allman, a manufacturer of advanced child-resistant and tamperevident packaging in Great Britain. Acquirement of a stereo lithography technology; Significance of the technology.
RAPID prototyping, INDUSTRIAL efficiency, and UNIVERSITY of Sheffield. Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre
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The article reports on the launch of the COPERNICO (Cooperation Environment for Rapid Design, Prototyping and New Integration Concepts) project in Great Britain. Funded by the European Commission, the project aims at developing techniques to help factories maximize their efficiency. Participants in the project include the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Delcam, Rolls Royce and the University of Nottingham in England.
RAPID prototyping, MEDICAL specialties & specialists, MEDICAL equipment, and LAPAROSCOPIC surgery
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The article presents information on the use of three dimensional rapid prototyping (RP) technology and latest machining techniques by medical specialists and the delivery of objet machines to leading medical device manufacturer, Surgical Innovations Ltd. by layer manufacturing technology provider HK Technologies Ltd. of Great Britain. The companies focus on laparoscopic and port access applications and instrumentations for minimally invasive procedures.
Professional Engineering. 9/7/2005, Vol. 18 Issue 16, p54-55. 2p.
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ENGINEERING, RAPID prototyping, PROTOTYPES, and MANUFACTURES
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The article presents a calendar of events in the engineering industry in Great Britain. An international research on rapid prototyping and manufacturing will be held on September 12, 2005. The IMechE's Tribology Group Mission Day will be held on December 7, 2005. Meanwhile, the statistical process control course will be offered at the University of Newcastle on September 13-14, 2005.
Professional Engineering. 07/07/99, Vol. 12 Issue 13, p5. 2/7p. 1 Color Photograph.
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RAPID prototyping, PROTOTYPES, ENGINEERS, and TRADE associations
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Focuses on Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing Association members' outrage over a Department of Trade and Industry-backed report calling for a new and more powerful trade association in Great Britain. Report author Lee Styger's identification of fragmentation in the industry; Total worth of the industry in Europe.
Describes the developments made by a consortium of companies in computer-aided rapid prototyping (CARP) supported by the Great Britain Department of Trade and Industry. Advantages of the use of CARP; Applications in foundries.
Reveals that Great Britain-based Novarc is pioneering a process called sprayforming that it believes will eventually replace traditional tool-making methods. Rapid prototyping from computer-aided design.
Professional Engineering. 2/13/2002, Vol. 15 Issue 3, p11. 1/2p. 1 Color Photograph.
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AUTOMOBILE industry, BUSINESS enterprises, and BUSINESS names
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Reports the support of Land Rover automobile company to firms that build prototype vehicles in Great Britain. Brand names of the automobiles; Key features of the vehicles; Terms and conditions of the contract between automobile companies.
Professional Engineering. 12/12/2001, Vol. 14 Issue 23, p46. 1p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Black and White Photograph.
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MOTOR industry, AUTOMOBILE industry, and SOCIETIES
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Reports the transformation of vehicle testing Motor Industry Research Association into Mira Ltd. in Great Britain. Company operations of Mira; Accounts on the iterative physical testing of the company; Financial issues.
AUTOMOBILE industry, COMPETITION in the automobile industry, and AUTOMOTIVE engineering
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The article talks about the Envisage group which provide engineering solutions on projects spanning design and engineering and manufacturing and testing and validation and technical recruitment and project management and prototyping in automotive and aerospace and rail and marine and defence sectors. Its clients and Global facilities and partnerships are mentioned.
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