The world has become more complicated with the introduction and development of new technologies and methods, and novel risks such as Covid-19 pandemic. Competition has been tougher than it used to be.

The book is organized to be application-oriented, covering FEA modeling theory and skills directly associated with activities involved in design processes.

Introduction: Fundamentals; Product Planning, Solution Finding and Evaluation; Product Development Process; Task Clarification; Conceptual Design; Embodiment Design; Mechanical Connections, Mechatronics and Adaptronics; Size Rangers and Modular Products; Design for Quality; Design for Mimimum Cost; Summary.