Process techniques for engineering high-performance materials

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"This book is directed toward those who conduct product development in the materials industry and engineers who convert materials into fabricated products. Real world case studies give the book a narrative, hands-on feel that appeals to readers in industry. This approach steers clear of the theory and abstraction that characterize academic works. It documents the practical mechanics of development activities to bring new and modified materials to market. It covers the methodologies for plant scale trials and field testing at customer operations"-- Read more... Content: Introduction to Process Dependency The Process, the Product, and Its Ultimate Life Span The Process The Product The Knobs Product Life Span Types of Process Deficiencies Summary Fitness-for-Use Testing Finding the Critical Properties of Process-Dependent Products FFU Tests Getting Creative with FFU Know Thy Customer Summary Technical Creativity and Idea Generation Creativity in an Industrial Environment Reality Check on the Innovation Climate Fostering Technical Innovation Formalized Brainstorming Mechanics of Creative Development Organizational Hostility Overcoming Systematic Barriers to Innovation Needs Bank and Opportunity List Summary Finding Product Opportunity Market-Driven Organizations Manufacturing/Process-Centric Approaches Balanced Approach Paradox of Product Evolution What to Look for in a Product Opportunity Cold Calls by Outsiders Customer Requests Customer Modification of Your Product Summary Prioritizing Project Proposals Prioritization Styles Considering Risk Considering Process Factors When Prioritizing Project Review Summary Evaluating Critical Parameters in the Process Things We Want to Understand Proactive Record Keeping End-to-End Data Collection Auditing Product Performance Active Experimentation Customizing Products for Niche Markets Tracing the Process Paths Summary Organizing Development Projects Defining the Product Conflicts in Creating Specifications Costing Concerns for Dynamic Products Planning for a Quality Outcome Summary Project Execution and Oversight Project Problems Project Organization Project Execution Guidelines Basic Steps Intellectual Property Development Resources Summary Small-Scale Trials Tools for Small-Scale Development Procedures for Small-Scale Development Barriers to Effective Projects Managing the Development Organization Retaining Samples and Information Scalability Summary Development Trials on Large-Scale Equipment Trials from the Manufacturing Point of View Preparing for a Plant Trial Running a Plant Trial Follow-Through Types of Plant Trials (From the Plant Perspective) Types of Plant Trials (From the R&D Perspective) Equipment Considerations for Plant Trials Summary Managing and Controlling the Process Detecting Process Variability State of the Process Asking the Right Questions Functional Responsibilities Dealing with Trade-offs Technical Decision Making Anticipating Risk Failure Analysis and Corrective Action Summary Controlling Raw Materials Material Guidelines in the Development Phase Material Rules for Industrial Scale-up Material Considerations During the Specification Writing Step Qualifying Second-Source Raw Materials Summary Complex Manufacturing Situations In-Line Process Trains Considering Outsourced Production Qualifying a Toll Vendor Managing the Relationship Summary Human Factors Human Input on the Plant Floor Organizational Behavior Technical Behavior Marketing/Sales Behavior Economics of Scarcity Summary Managing Customer Expectations Customer Mentality Customer Input Knowing Where You Stand Getting the Business Keeping the Business Summary Proprietary Systems System Trade-offs Developing Products for Proprietary Systems Summary Index Abstract: "This book is directed toward those who conduct product development in the materials industry and engineers who convert materials into fabricated products. Real world case studies give the book a narrative, hands-on feel that appeals to readers in industry. This approach steers clear of the theory and abstraction that characterize academic works. It documents the practical mechanics of development activities to bring new and modified materials to market. It covers the methodologies for plant scale trials and field testing at customer operations"