This book provides engineers and students with a general framework focusing on the processes of designing new engineering products. The procedures covered by the framework lead the reader to the best trade-offs to ensure maximum satisfaction of the customer’s needs; meeting the lowest cost expectations; ensuring the lowest environmental impact and; maximizing profits and best positioning in the marketplace. "Advanced engineering design" describes the engineering tools that are compatible with these goals and sustainable activity.
Advanced engineering design
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