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Electrical and Computer Engineering Design Handbook

An Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering and Product Design by Tufts ECE Students

Electrical and Computer Engineering Design Handbook

Product Development Life Cycle

4. Communications And Life Skills 

Problem Definition and Solution

March 25, 2014August 5, 2014 Leiny Garcia Creativity & Innovation, Product Development Life Cycle

A wide range of problems exists in the world, varying from technical to social. Each problem requires a unique methodology

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4. Communications And Life Skills 

Decision Making

March 20, 2014August 1, 2014 Jesse Zhang Product Development Life Cycle

Abstract Decision-making is commonly thought of as the cognitive process one undergoes before choosing a particular course of action. Engineers

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1. Design Process Articles 

Engineering Method

March 21, 2013May 8, 2014 Ron Lasser Design for X, Product Development Life Cycle

Abstract The engineering method (also known as engineering design) is a systematic approach used to reach the desired solution to

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1. Design Process Articles 

Art of Design

March 21, 2013May 8, 2014 Ron Lasser Design for X, Product Development Life Cycle

Abstract The art of design is a philosophy toward identifying a problem and generating a desired result in the form

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1. Design Process Articles 

Problem Identification in Engineering Design

March 18, 2013May 8, 2014 Scott Staniewicz Creativity & Innovation, Design for X, Product Development Life Cycle

Abstract Problem identification is the first step of the engineering problem solving method. The relevant themes, processes and techniques for

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1. Design Process Articles 

Fuzzy Front-End

March 18, 2013May 8, 2014 Hassan Oukacha Communications, Design for X, Product Development Life Cycle

Abstract The success of each and every company is measured by its capability to introduce new products to the marketplace

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1. Design Process Articles 

Product Concept Generation

March 18, 2013May 8, 2014 Mical Nobel Creativity & Innovation, Industrial Technologies, Product Development Life Cycle

Abstract Concept generation, getting the ideas, is the most critical step in the engineering design process. Starting with a set

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2. Management Articles 

Project Management for Engineers

March 18, 2013May 8, 2014 Daniel Kotin Communications, Interpersonal Skills, Product Development Life Cycle

Abstract Project management techniques and stages are critical to getting complex projects completed on time and on budget. While project

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1. Design Process Articles 

Test-Driven Software Development

March 17, 2013May 8, 2014 Tyler Heck Design for X, Product Development Life Cycle, Prototyping & Manufacturing

Abstract Test-Driven Development (TDD) emphasizes writing tests for a software module before writing the implementation of that module. This article

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1. Design Process Articles 

Product Adoption

March 17, 2013May 8, 2014 Ross Beighley Creativity & Innovation, Product Development Life Cycle

Abstract Despite evidence of potential benefits, product adoption by customers can become difficult when adaptation to new techniques and technologies

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2. Management Articles 

Product Development Economics

March 12, 2013May 8, 2014 Haris Iqbal Engineering Economics, Product Development Life Cycle

Abstract This Chapter addresses the importance of evaluating economic considerations in the project design phase of the product development. It

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Handbook Overview

  • Introduction and Acknowledgements
  • Senior Capstone Projects Summary for the 2022-23 Academic Year
  • Senior Capstone Projects Summary for the 2021-22 Academic Year
  • Senior Capstone Projects Summary for the 2020-21 Academic Year
  • Senior Capstone Projects Summary for the 2019-20 Academic Year
  • Senior Capstone Projects Summary for the 2018-19 Academic Year
  • Senior Capstone Projects Summary for the 2017-18 Academic Year
  • Senior Capstone Projects Summary for the 2016-17 Academic Year
  • Senior Capstone Projects Summary for the 2015-16 Academic Year
  • Senior Capstone Projects Summary for the 2014-15 Academic Year
  • Senior Capstone Projects Summary for the 2013-14 Academic Year
  • Senior Capstone Projects Summary for the 2012-13 Academic Year
  • 1. Design Process
  • 2. Management
  • 3. Technologies
  • 4. Communications And Life Skills
  • 5. Tech Notes

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