Given the crucial role of process modeling in product development (PD) project
management research and practice, and the variety of models proposed in the literature, a …

Biological inspiration is a key design approach for the development of innovative robots.
Flapping wings, sensitized robotic skins, insect-inspired compound eyes, and artificial …

This paper describes the University of Cambridge, Engineering Design Centre's (EDC) case
for inclusive design, based on 10 years of research, promotion and knowledge transfer. In …

Today, companies are required to boost their productivity with product and process
innovation. However, product engineering has become more and more complex, as there …

Abstract Design is a key element of both the teaching and learning of engineering and
technology. However, the process of engineering design has yielded limited research …

The pattern of information flow through the network of interdependent design activities is
thought to be an important determinant of engineering design process results. A previously …

Effective interaction across organisational boundaries is a critical success factor in new
product development (NPD). However, few studies have investigated how different …

This paper explores the concept of user experience (UX) within complex systems in the
domain of nuclear power production. The specific context is the development of main control …

With intense global competition, many enterprises adopt platform strategies to develop
diverse products with a lower corresponding increase in cost and a shorter lead time. In the …

In the past decades, the search for a more sustainable way of global development has
increased in importance in international politics and economy. A driving force is the …