FIGURE
FIGURE 1.1 External influences on the engineering designer.
7. Analysis of alternative concepts
8. Prototype and laboratory testing
9. Selection and specification of best concept
10. Production
11. Marketing
12. Usage (maintenance and repair)
The flowchart in Fig. 1.3 (taken from Ref. [1.13]) illustrates the design process. Note that although not all feedback paths are shown, each step in the process [...]