Sandip Foundation
Sandip Institute of Technology & Research Centre, Nashik
Department of Mechanical Engineering
BE. [Link] (Mechanical) 2019 Pattern Course: PDD (402046)
ASSIGNMENT NO.3A
Unit 3- Concept Inception, Verification and selection
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1 Explain the importance of idea generation in product design and 2 CO 1,2
development. List various approaches. 3
2 Describe the TRIZ method of idea generation with an example. 2 CO 1,2
3
3 Explain the concept of benchmarking. How is it useful in product 2 CO 1,2
development? 3
4 Differentiate between brainstorming, alternate thinking, and reverse 2 CO 1,2
engineering with suitable examples. 2
5 Describe the steps involved in conducting a brainstorming session for 2 CO 1,2
idea generation. 2
6 Explain the product policy of an organization and factors affecting it. 2 CO 1,2
3
7 What is SWOT analysis? Apply it to evaluate a concept for a new 3 CO 1,2
product. 3
8 Discuss the Pugh’s concept selection process with a suitable example. 3 CO 1,2
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9 Explain how marketing and production aspects influence concept 3 CO 1,2
analysis. 3
10 List and explain various product characteristics (functional, operational, 2 CO 1,2
durability, aesthetic, ergonomic). 3
11 Explain the importance and steps of economic analysis in concept 3 CO 1,2
selection. 3
12 Describe functional modelling and decomposition with a suitable 3 CO 1,2
diagram. 3
13 Explain the Functional Analysis System Technique (FAST) with an 3 CO 1,2
example. 3
14 Discuss the subtract and operate procedure with a suitable example. 3 CO 1,2
Sandip Foundation
Sandip Institute of Technology & Research Centre, Nashik
Department of Mechanical Engineering
BE. [Link] (Mechanical) 2019 Pattern Course: PDD (402046)
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