This translation has been developed from the fifth edition (2005) of the Authors' German text, Kostengünstig Entwickeln und Konstruieren. The discussion on the methods of cost reduction and cost-driven design draw heavily on the S- tematic Method of Design, the development of which is described in German language literature of the past several decades. An English language edition 1 [Pah05] of a classic text is available. In this approach, the design process is - vided into the phases of task clarification, concept development, preliminary - sign (embodiment) and the detailed layout. Design forms the core of the co- dinated process of modern product development, known under the rubric of Concurrent Engineering. This book stresses the collaboration of the different - partments in a company, which is essential for the development of reliable and low-cost products. The first edition was a best seller for a number of years. Eventually, as the fields developed, a second edition came out in 1998. The development of methods (a major portion of that from the research in the authors' Institute,) as well as the demand for the book, led to the third, fourth and fifth editions appearing in quick succession. It was the first book that, with a scientific approach, showed the c- nection between design, production processes and the product costs. This provided the basis for cost-driven product design. The overriding goal in preparing this translation was to convey the ideas of the authors as closely as possible.

Provides the well-established methods of cost management at the design stage, such as "target costing" or "design-to-cost" With many examples and detailed derivations of solutions to cost-related design problems Original edition is the standard reference of German designers, particularly in automotive industry Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext
Klaus Ehrlenspiel absolvierte sein Studium des Maschinenbaus und danach war er wissenschaftlicher Assistent bei Professor Niemann an der TH München. 1950 bis 1962 promovierte Professor Ehrlenspiel zum Dr.-Ing. 1973 bis 1976 hatte Herr Ehrlenspiel eine Professur für Maschinenelemente an der TU Hannover und von 1976 bis 1995 ebenfalls eine Professur für Konstruktion im Maschinenbau an der TU München. Seit 1995 ist Professor Ehrlenspiel emeritiert. Herr Dr.-Ing. Alfons Kiewert absolvierte sein Studium des Maschinenbaus an der Ingenieurschule Duisburg und an der TU Hannover. Danach war er wissenschaftlicher Assistent an TU Hannover und TU München. 1979 promovierte Herr Kiewert zum Dr.-Ing. an der TU München. Seit 1979 ist er Oberingenieur am Lehrstuhl für Produktentwicklung der TU München. Herr Prof. Dr.-Ing. Udo Lindemann hat nach seiner Promotion viele Jahre in der Industrie gearbeitet. Seit 1995 ist er für den Lehrstuhl für Produktentwicklung der TU München verantwortlich. Lehre und Forschung konzentrieren sich auf die Entwicklung von Strategien für die frühen Entwicklungsphasen, Vorgehensweisen zur Produktinnovation, Fragen des Kostenmanagements und des Rechnereinsatzes in der Produktentwicklung sowie die Berücksichtigung psychologischer und soziologischer Erkenntnisse.

Klappentext

This is the first English edition of an established work on cost-driven product design and development. It offers tried and tested methods for understanding, influencing and reducing product costs. The methodology and organization of cost management, as well as the effects on each type of cost are described. Using this knowledge the product developer can assume responsibility for costs. The numerous examples and detailed derivation of results provide the practical user with problem solutions and hints. Methods such as Target Costing and Simultaneous Engineering are discribed. Thus the book will also help the specialist who does not have the overview of the complex interrelationships in the enterprise. The work is also suited for students, as well as for practicing engineers.

Inhalt
Cost Responsibility of the Product Developers.- Cost Management for Product Development.- Methodology and Organization of Cost Management for Product Development.- Influencing the Lifecycle Costs.- Influencing the Total Costs.- Factors that influence Manufacturing Costs and Procedures for Cost Reduction.- Fundamentals of Cost Accounting for Product Development.- Early Identification of Costs during Product Development Development-Concurrent Cost Calculations.- Examples.