The Design Process
nA need must exist for the machine
nSearch for existing machines that may fulfill the need; search for information that may be useful in the
design
nState the function and goals for the machine
nOutline the criteria and constraints of the design
nBegin ideation and
invention stage (synthesis)
nAnalyze the
resulting design
nSelect machine components
nDetail the design
with drawings and specifications
nBuild and test the
prototype
nProduce the design