To overcome resource scarcity, meet emissions targets and exceed customer expectations, manufacturers are steadily increasing their environmental consciousness. Those set to succeed are doing so ...

Manufacturing and product development touch everyone — from the freelancer in Brooklyn writing in a cafe to the farmer in the sub-Saharan desert working to irrigate fields. At any given moment, we are ...

It’s never been easier for customers to switch brands, products or services due to the increasing number of choices. As a result, organizations must find new ways to design and provide unique and ...

Creating a successful product from scratch is the stuff that entrepreneurial dreams are made of, but it’s a journey that’s equal parts challenging and thrilling. From identifying a consumer pain point ...

CHM copy purchased with funds from the S. Dillon Ripley Endowment. This book provides an integrated and cohesive view of the product design process, covering materials, manufacturing, idea generation, ...

Amid the churn of the pandemic and change on multiple fronts, consumer goods manufacturers now face historic pressures to contain costs, navigate ongoing uncertainty in both supply and demand, and ...

Choosing the right material during prototyping can make or break a product’s success. Many product teams lose valuable time ...