Optimize your product design for successful product engineering
R&D technology and product engineering are both important aspects of the product development process, but they have different goals and focuses.
R&D focuses on researching and developing new technologies and concepts, while product engineering focuses on applying existing technologies to develop and improve products. The goal is to make the product appealing to the target market and to contribute successfully to the producing company.
Crucial factors for succesful product engineering
In product engineering, the focus is on the design and development process of a device, assembly, or system, leading to the production of a sellable product through a manufacturing process.
Throughout almost all activities within this process, one must consider costs, manufacturability, quality, performance, reliability, maintenance, intended lifespan, and user features.
For constructors or product developers, it is therefore crucial to design products that function well and achieve this at the lowest possible costs. It is essential to be aware of the available manufacturing techniques, as the production technique significantly influences aspects such as geometry, tolerances, surface condition, durability, and costs.
Mikrocentrum offers various courses and training in the field of R&D technology and product engineering. Below, we highlight them for you.
Sharing Knowledge is key
As developments in the manufacturing industry move quickly, many engineers and developers at OEMs lack sufficient knowledge about the manufacturability of products. This slows down the innovation cycle and leads to inefficiency in the supply chain. When engineering and production share more knowledge with each other, it creates value for all parties involved.
