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Engineering Design Process

The document summarizes the engineering design process, which consists of a series of cyclical steps that engineers use to solve problems. It begins with defining the problem and goals. Engineers then research existing technologies, imagine possible solutions, choose the best solution, create and test prototypes, and improve the design through iteration. The engineering design process is not always linear and engineers may move back and forth between steps.

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Engineering Design Process

The document summarizes the engineering design process, which consists of a series of cyclical steps that engineers use to solve problems. It begins with defining the problem and goals. Engineers then research existing technologies, imagine possible solutions, choose the best solution, create and test prototypes, and improve the design through iteration. The engineering design process is not always linear and engineers may move back and forth between steps.

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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)

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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
Electrical
Chemical

Aerospace
Nuclear
Civil

Biomedical

Computer

Innovation vs. Invention


Invention

Innovation

A device or process originated


after study and experiment

A new improvement to an existing


device or process

Invention
Innovations
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Invention
Innovations
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Improve

Create and test


prototype

Choose a
solution

Define
problem
& goal

Research

Imagine
Possible
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

Bes
t

What materials and tools are needed?


Consider environmental, cultural, time, and financial
issues and constraints.
Select the most feasible idea and assign team tasks.

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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.

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(2)

Improve
Share results and continue
to seek how your team
could make the solution
better.
Iterate your design to
make the product the best
it can be.

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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
McGraw-Hill, Boston.
(3)

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