Improving Engineering Design: Designing for Competitive Advantage

National Research Council; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; Board on Manufacturing and Engineering Design; Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems; Committee on Engineering Design Theory and Methodology

ISBN 10: 0309044782 / ISBN 13: 9780309044783

Published by National Academies Press (edition 1st U.S. Edition, 1st Printing), 1991

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Improving Engineering Design: Designing for Competitive Advantage
• Publisher: National Academies Press (edition 1st U.S. Edition, 1st Printing)
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0309044782
• ISBN 13: 9780309044783
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st U.S. Edition, 1st Printing.
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Effective design and manufacturing, both of which are necessary to produce high-quality products, are closely related. However, effective design is a prerequisite for effective manufacturing. This new book explores the status of engineering design practice, education, and research in the United States and recommends ways to improve design to increase U.S. industry's competitiveness in world markets.

About the Author

Committee on Engineering Design Theory and Methodology, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council