August 2009

A methodology for evaluating technology readiness during product development

A methodology for evaluating technology readiness during product development

Research paper published in Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Engineering Design, ICED’09. Abstract In today’s highly competitive global markets, where products are driven by rapidly advancing technologies and the ever-increasing expectations of the customer, robust methods for identifying new technologies and assessing their suitability and readiness within the...

Development of product-service systems: challenges and opportunities for the manufacturing firm

Development of product-service systems: challenges and opportunities for the manufacturing firm

Research paper published in Journal of Engineering Design. Abstract Product-Service Systems (PSS) raise interesting opportunities for the manufacturing firm as the function is provided to meet customer needs rather than the physical hardware itself. PSS offerings based on the manufacturer’s knowledge about the product and the technology can increase its...