2. Product analysis
• What is the function of your product?
• How do the components interact?
• How is it made?
• What should it cost?
• What should it look like?
3. Material selection
• What are the performance requirements?
• Based on the material selection chart, what
materials can you use?
• What are their mechanical, electrical, and
thermal properties?
• How much do they cost?
• Can they be recycled?
8. Manufacturing process selection
• What processes are suitable to your chosen
materials?
• What is the process technical performance?
• What is the manufacturing cost?