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Introduction to Rapid Prototyping (Purpose of prototype (For communication…
Introduction to Rapid Prototyping
Global Product Development
A corporation between diff. companies
Occurs at diff. geographical locations
A product development cycle
Customer needs survey>Product Definition>Concept Idealization>Concept Selection>Detail Drawing>Prototyping>Testing>Manufacturing>SalesMarketing
Purpose of prototype
For learning
Questions about design, idea exploration
For communication
Demonstration of product for feedback
Test market demand
Plan prod. methods and costs
For integration
(Beta version)
Almost a complete version of product outcome
Milestones at various stages of development
Reduces error, improves decision
Targets/Goals for team's development schedule
Types of prototype
Physical vs Analytical
Physical: How the design is in real life, shapes, etc
Analytical: Uses computer software to check/make changes on product/design variables/errors
Focus vs Comprehensive
Simple paper prototype for dynamic designs, easier than comprehensive
Planning Prototyping
Step 1:
Define prototype's purpose
Step 2:
Establish the level of approximation of the prototype
How close the prototype is to the final product
Physical or analytical
Step 3:
Outline an experimental plan
Prototyping is experimenting
Ensure good and enough data collected
Plan the experiment e.g measurement techniques, etc
Step 4:
Create a schedule
Treat prototype as a sub-project
Apply project management skills, take note of important milestones