...Answers: A. The main purpose of prototyping is to give the users a non-abstract system design that they can evaluate early in the process to avoid costly redesigns later. B. If a prototype is developed using system prototyping, the prototype is a model of the entire system and, if it meets user requirements, can be fleshed out into a full information system. Rapid Application Development (RAD) uses iterative system prototyping to create the final application. A prototype designed using design, or throwaway, prototyping is meant to be discarded after user review, whether or not its design details will be incorporated into the final version. This is frequently used to do mock-ups of user input screens, for example, before the back-end code is developed. C. CASE tools speed development by automatically creating diagrams and sometimes even code from analyst input. Combining CASE tools with 4GLs and application, report, and screen generators gives systems analysts the ability to create information systems quickly and accurately with effective documentation. D. Advantages: • Users get to see, and possibly interact with, a system rather than imagining what it will be like. • Design problems are identified and corrected earlier in the process. • TCO can be lowered by early design refinements, or even scrapping a project when it becomes apparent that it won’t succeed. Disadvantages: • The prototype is not a fully-functioning system, so there may be key details that are not...
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...! Alec Robinson Mr. Blake English 2 October 23, 2012 Introduction to Formula 1 Robinson 1 Ever since I was a young boy, racing, cars, speed and design have always interested me. I use to love looking in magazines at the latest Ferrari’s and other exotic sports cars. To me cars are like a big piece of artwork. One can express and relate oneself to a car and how it is designed. Every single little detail on the car adds to the entire piece of artwork. If one line shall be wrong, then the whole car will look wrong. I think of a car, as a big painting. For example, if that I draw an ear too big or an arm a hair too short, the whole painting will be ruined. Same rule apply’s when you are designing a car. This is why Formula 1 interests me so much. One being that the cars can go at an unheard of speeds, two being that it is a race to see who is the best driver on the track, and 3 being that the cars have a very unique design that makes them go as fast as possible. The danger that occurs when racing these cars at these very high speeds fascinates me very much, and how if a driver makes a single mistake, big or small, they’re life can be taken away from them in a split second. Not that death interests me, but more for say the skill and technique used to maneuver and drive these amazing pieces of automotive art....
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...Much? oo With complex products such as automobiles, integration is a key element of performance. That means managers must understand which activities and competencies they can safely outsource and which they need to keep. BY FRANCESCO ZIRPOLI AND MARKUS C. BECKER THE LEADING QUESTION How can companies make the right decisions about outsourcing? FINDINGS !Keep activities WE LIVE IN AN ERA in which business disaggregation is the norm. In industry after industry, managers have taken deliberate steps to separate their value chains and shift important activities and functions to outside suppliers. The outsourcing trend became increasingly visible during the 1990s, when companies such as IBM began to outsource not just manufacturing but also design activities. The trend reached its peak within the past decade, when even companies such as Boeing started outsourcing innovation activities. But what happens when companies become too dependent on outside suppliers and cede them too much control if they lack the same degree of understanding and awareness about how important product or service elements fit together and what’s necessary? Once management lets go of critical internal levers, how does it go about reestablishing them? COURTESY OF HYUNDAI MOTOR CO. in-house that have direct impacts on product performance. !Maintain control over activities that are highly interdependent with the technologies that...
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...various fields of mechanical engineering, the field of mechanical design strikes me as the most exhilarating, because this is where I believe maximum innovation is possible. The difficulties faced during manufacturing...
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...DEVELOPMENT process ------------------------------------------------- date: 11/19/2013 Introduction Frog is a global design firm located around the world. They specialize in designing of products and work with clients in a range of industries including retail, entertainment, finance, medical and fashion. They have a very strong client list including Dell, GE, HP, Microsoft and Yahoo. The company is well known for its techno hip style and creating products with an aesthetic appeal. Frog is engaged in three kinds of activities; Evolving i.e. reinvigorating a company's existing asset, Expanding i.e. identifying new products and services for existing and new markets and lastly, Envision i.e. rethinking of the brand. Frog offers a multidisciplinary team for any project including visual designers, business strategists, mechanical and software engineers. Their process is organized in three phases: discover, design and deliver. The problem We have identified few problems. Firstly, frog relies heavily on the potential consumers for design suggestions. It was observed that the consumers are constrained to suggest for modification of the potential product that were more elaborate and detailed models. This can lead to incorrect conclusion of the usability of the products and in turn lead to product failure and loss of functionality and value. Also, frog design emphasizes rudimentary prototypes, sketches and digital renderings rather than functional prototypes. This approach might...
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...Mindset in Product Design 3D printing can help bring better products to market faster By Stratasys Inc. What is 3D printing? The terms “3D printing” and “additive manufacturing” refer to processes that automatically build objects layer by layer from computer data. The technology is already well-used in many sectors including transportation, health care, military and education. Uses include building concept models, functional prototypes, factory tooling (such as molds and robot-arm ends), and even finished goods (such as aircraft internal components). The aerospace and medical industries in particular have developed advanced applications for 3D printing. 3D printing is sometimes referred to as “rapid prototyping,” but this term does not encompass all current uses for the technology. Materials used in 3D printing include resins, plastics and, in some cases, metal. 3D PRINTER Since 3D printing’s inception, system reliability and model quality have increased, resulting in diverse applications. At the same time, prices have gone down to the point where some systems are affordable even for small businesses. In a 2011 report, Wohlers Associates predicted that worldwide annual sales of additive manufacturing systems will reach 15,000 units by 2015 — more than double the 2010 rate. Lower-priced professional systems will drive most of this growth.1 In FDM Technology™, printer software on the user’s Windows network or workstation accepts computer-aided design (CAD) data in major...
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...The Effect of Product Liability on Engineers Sam Heithoff Mechanical Systems Design 8-27-12 The objective of this paper is to show that while general law processes in America are wasteful and hinder people and companies, product liability is beneficial to engineers. Since the inception and revolution of product liability law, the engineering process has been affected. Through specific examples and firsthand accounts, it will be established that the relationship between product safety mandates and standard engineering practices is symbiotic. America is a sue-happy country. A sentiment uttered by many patriots and internationals alike, there are even organizations formed purely to stand against the American litigious nature. Although whether it is culture or simply the 1.2 million lawyers eager to prove themselves in court remains to be seen. While lawsuit abuse has harmed innumerous people worldwide, practical legal pursuits improve the security of general life in society. From an engineering standpoint, product liability suits fall under the latter category. While some companies state that product liability hinders innovation by funneling company resources away from engineers and other productive ventures, most cases show that product liability does not inhibit creativity [1]. Certainly there are frivolous suits in the realm of product liability just like any other aspect of the legal system, but engineers are protected from potentially ridiculous claims. With legal...
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...and apply my 21 Years of Ford experience in Vehicle Harness Design on HYBRID , ELECTRIC , GAS & DIESEL VEHICLES. Programs were Cars , SUVS , Light & Medium Duty Trucks. 16 Years of CAD Experience is with the Ford EDGS and E-CAD and CHS and Capital Harness Systems by Mentor Graphics using Translayout , Transdesign , Transharness and Transcable to create Harness Designs and Logical and Physical Schematics. Education MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM GRADUATED WITH HONORS. RECEIVED AN ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Employment UNITED TECHNOLOGIES / LEAR CORPORATION, United States of America, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN|March 1987 - November 2008| SENIOR DESIGNER SENIOR DESIGNER OF ALL HARNESSES ON FORD VEHICLES AND ENGINE POWER PACKS. I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE HARNESS DESIGNS FROM PROTOTYPE THRU THE PRODUCTION RELEASE. I WORKED ON THE FOLLOWING FORD PROGRAMS – TOWN CAR , CONTINENTAL , TAURUS/SABLE , ELECTRIC & GAS RANGER , HYBRID & GAS ESCAPE/MARINER/TRIBUTE , GT SPORTS CAR , EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEER/SPORT TRAK & FOCUS. MODIFIED LOGICAL SCHEMATICS AS REQUIRED FOR P-PIN ATTRIBUTES AND ADDING THE REQUIRED OPTION CODES TO THE NETS AND COMPONENTS. CREATED PHYSICAL SCHEMATICS FROM THE BUILDABLE COMBINATION WIRE FILE CREATED FROM THE LAYOUT THAT I DEVELOPED AND CLEANED UP THE PHYSICAL SCHEMATICS AS REQUIRED. MENTORED MANY DESIGNERS ON THE DESIGN TOOL SETS AND PROVIDED TRAINING AS REQUIRED. COMPLETED SEVERAL...
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...Is Ronald Wiredkopf? I am a Junior CAM Designer and have been in the mechanical design drafting industries for many years. I am just celebrating 20 years now. I have worked in many fields, such as aerospace, automotive (Specialty vehicles), manifolds for oil, power & industrial applications, and fire protection equipment and apparatus. I have an Associate of Applied Science in Tool Engineering, a Bachelor’s of Science in Digital Design/Visual Communications and classes towards an Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology. The global economy has made it hard to compete, not only for business, but also individuals. I have found this out the hard way by suffering through lay-offs. Even though with experience and schooling, it is hard to justify the benefits of experience and knowledge when today’s students have a Bachelor’s of Science degree (in Mechanical Engineering or Design Technology) and some CAD experience. That’s where Ivy Tech comes into my plans. I know that the American Honors program at Ivy Tech can help me achieve my goals and advance my career. I wish to become the leader for a group of designers, and drafters. I am looking forward to the Associate of Applied Science in Design Technology at Ivy Tech in helping me to achieve this goal. This course will help me gain new knowledge and insight. The AS in Design Technology will be instrumental in my current career and aid me with the ever changing...
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...and control technologies, standardizes on the Autodesk solution for Digital Prototyping. Autodesk® DesignStudio® (Now known as Autodesk Alias Design) Autodesk® Inventor® Autodesk® Showcase® Autodesk® Maya Autodesk® Streamline Autodesk® Moldflow AutoCAD® Electrical By using Digital Prototyping, we’re reducing our reliance on physical prototypes and have a better chance of getting the physical prototype right the first time. —David Bosworth Manager Enterprise Engineering Systems Parker Hannifin Image courtesy of Chelsea Products Division, Parker Hannifin Corp. Project Summary With annual sales exceeding $12 billion, Parker Hannifin Corporation (Parker) designs and manufactures products vital to virtually everything that moves or needs to be controlled. The company’s motion and control technologies are critical in a wide-variety of commercial, mobile, industrial, and aerospace markets. To increase revenues and margins, Parker recently transitioned from simply supplying parts to offering customers complete motion and control systems. The Autodesk® solution for Digital Prototyping has helped Parker shift its focus by supporting a streamlined, highly efficient product development process. The company combines surface models from Autodesk® Alias® software, electrical schematics created in AutoCAD® Electrical, and mechanical design data from Autodesk® Inventor® to create a single digital model. Parker shares digital models, which are accurate digital prototypes, with reviewers...
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...Organizational Change If you are a business leader today there is one thing that constantly runs through your mind, “How can we continue to succeed and grow.” In today’s society it has become harder and harder to accomplish such a task. The world is ever changing and it does so in a pace that is far more rapid than that of 20 years ago. Business leaders know that change is inevitable, but where the problem lies is how to manage the change in a way that will allow for continued growth and success, but at the same time they want to be able to do so with as little stress as possible to the employees. There are hundreds of ways to make changes in an organization, and plenty of people out there pitching their ideas as the best. It is up to the business leaders to find a technique that will best suite their needs as an organization, a technique that will give them the results they are looking for, this is the case with General Motors. General Motors is made up of four different auto makers (Buick, GM, Pontiac and Chevrolet) and each one runs independently from the others. GM decided that having four independently ran divisions, which competed against one another was more costly than beneficial and they searched to find a way to change this for the better. ...
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...AJAY JANGRA SR. EXECUTIVE ENGINEER (DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT) Mobile : 09467691484 E-Mail: ajangra1@gmail.com Ambition to work in an organization where the best use of my talent, knowledge, dedication, hard work & sincerity can be made. I am seeking a high quality work life through challenging assignments, meaningful career growth and opportunities for value addition and professional development. SYNOPSIS ➢ Keep myself abrest of technological developments. ➢ Well versed with Designing Software Auto Cad, Solidworks. ➢ Quick learner & self-directed; consistent updating self with the emerging trends in the industry. ➢ A team player with strong interpersonal skills and possess a flexible and detail oriented attitude. ➢ An efficient key player in challenging & creative environments with excellent capacity to adapt to new technologies and skills. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS ➢ B.E. (Mechanical Engineering) from Al-Falah School of Engineering & Technology, Dhauj, Faridabad, Affiliated to Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak in 2010 with 60%. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS ➢ XII from NIOS in 2006 with 55%. ➢ X from S.D. Modern Public School, Hansi affiliated to CBSE in 2003 with 61%. CARRER HISTORY Working as a Sr. Executive Engineer in Design & Development Deptt. at Push up Tools Udyog Pvt. Ltd., Rohtak from June 01, 2014 to till date. A small scale unit engaged in the manufacturing of carbide...
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...Michelle Straughter, Shannon James, Andy Ledford, Dre Henderson, Jeff Koll April 8, 2014 University of Phoenix Theresa OI/361 Benefits and Drivers Proposal Team C has chosen Riordan to conduct the proposal. In this discussion, Team C will find how Riordan can benefit from a new focus on creativity and innovation. As a team of consultants we wanting to help Riordan become a more innovative organization. The proposal will identify the internal and external drivers of innovation for the organization. The proposal will describe how innovation, design, and creative thinking might benefit the organization in terms of meeting its organization objectives. Riordan is a manufacturing company that customizes designs and is also in the leading industry of plastic injection molding. The company also distributes different types of fans and precision medical devices. Riordan is a Fortune 1000 Company that employs 550 people. Innovation, design, and creative thinking are methods used by companies in order to help increase their production, increase their revenue, and establish a strong foundation for the future of the company. Innovation has an advantage over the other methods, because innovation is how companies can maintain their competitive advantage over other businesses and it has become the most important source in the competitive market. Innovation is essentially the process of creating an idea of out scratch, thinking of a way to improve upon current product or services, or to modify...
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...Chapter 1 Introduction Fasteners are integral part of any Automotive industries. A Fastener is a mechanical device which fixes or joins two or more objects together like bolts,nuts,screws,studs,rivets, etc. They provide flexibility in engineering design and ease of maintenance. The fastener making practices, inspection systems and application conditions always decide extent of problems encountered. Present Conditions does not allow for any downtime for rework or replacement. One of the most important failure is just due to improper selection of Fastener material, followed by improper Heat Treatment. [1] A fastener is normally subjected to variety of loading viz. static and dynamic loading. The type of static load may be tensile, shear, bending,...
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...judgment to develop ways to utilize, economically, the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind." Engineering economy * The analysis and evaluation of the monetary consequences by using the theories and principles of economics to principles of engineering applications, designs and projects. * It may also be defined as the study of problems involving economic solutions with the concept of obtaining the maximum productivity or reward at least cost or risk. * Generally, it involves the systematic evaluation of the economic merits of proposed solutions to engineering problems. To be economically acceptable solutions should have a positive balance of long-term benefits over long-term costs. Besides it should promote the well-being and survival of an organization, embody creative and innovative technology and ideas, permit identification and scrutiny of their estimated outcomes, and translate profitability to the "bottom line" through a valid and acceptable measure of merit. Goal of engineering economy – balance the trade-offs among the different types of costs and performance (response time, safety, weight, reliability, etc.) provided by the proposed design or problem solution that is...
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