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INNOVATION THROUGH DESIGN

L. Finkelstein

Abstract

The paper discusses the central role of design in technology. It considers the social and economic drivers of innovation and design as well as trends in technology. It views the role of ethics. The life-cycle of products is discussed in relation to design. The definition of requirements, as the starting point of design, is considered. An outline is presented of the design process, and developments in the process considered. A view is given of the way forward and the of the tasks of measurement and instrumentation science in support of design.

Keywords
innovation, product life-cycle, design
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IMEKO-WC-2000-PL-P001.pdf
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Event details

Event
XVI IMEKO World Congress
Place
Vienna, AUSTRIA
Time
25 September 2000 - 28 September 2000

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