Improving Engineering Design
Books | Technology & Engineering / Materials Science / General
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
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.