Product Design (ME-603 (C)) - Important Questions

Explain the different stages of the Product Life Cycle with suitable examples.

Explain the product design / new product development methodology and process

Write a short note on selected topics among innovation in product policy, sustainability and eco-design, 2D vs 3D CAD modeling, and quality of injection-molded parts.

Why is understanding the Product Life Cycle important for businesses?

What is the organization's process for resource allocation in product development and market introduction?

Explain the most critical factors when assessing rival / competitor products

Explain the factors of product design

Explain the importance of understanding user needs in the product design process

Explain the importance of product development

Describe the importance of product strategy.

Explain the elements involved in product strategy.

Characteristics of successful product development

Explain Function Analysis System Technique (FAST) in detail

Describe the concept of tertiary or superfluous functions in biological systems or system architecture. What role do these functions have in a system's overall performance?

How to handle possible difficulties in implementing FAST in automotive systems

Define value engineering and explain its significance in product design.

Discuss the key principles of value engineering and their application to product development.

Explain how to identify problems related to product manufacturing.

Explain the various value engineering techniques and the procedure for valuing a product with an example.

How is manufacturing optimization ensured using DFM tools in CAD?

How do the principles of Design for Environment (DFE) influence product design?

Challenges to overcome for applying robust design in practical settings

Role of simulation and analysis tools in product design

What are the benefits and implementation of DFM and how does DFM differ from DFA?

Describe the input methods for obtaining information from customers.

Explain the role of competitive benchmarking in planning.

What is meant by DFM and DFX?

How ergonomic considerations are useful in product design? What are various elements and concepts of visual design?

What are the benefits and implementation of DFM and how does DFM differ from DFW?

Explain general design guidelines and techniques for products that are easy to assemble manually and to disassemble

Design considerations for die casting and how they differ from sand casting

Incorporating mechanical, thermal and environmental (UV/chemical) loads into design of non-metallic products

What is Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) and why is it important in product development

Design guidelines for sand casting

What is Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and explain its process including powder material handling during layer-by-layer construction?

Explain how designs for various production processes can be validated using prototyping and rapid prototyping technologies.

Compare SLA, LOM and SLS surface finishes and their effect on the finished product.

Write short note on Stereolithography (SLA) / Advantages of Rapid Prototyping / Ergonomics in Product Design.

Describe the five steps involved in rapid prototyping.

Explain classification of rapid prototyping methods and applications of rapid prototyping.

Describe the five steps involved in the rapid prototyping process.

Explain the classification of rapid prototyping methods and applications of rapid prototyping.

List rapid prototyping data formats and explain the significance of STL format.

What are examples of product design in sustainable products or eco-friendly packaging?

Explain the various types of creative techniques?

Define customer focus.

How will you incorporate environmental concerns into product design? Discuss.