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Transforming Medical Device Development
Evaluating specific concepts leverages the CTQs and VOB to determine the best overall concept. Evaluation uses an iterative approach, with several teams, and a scoring process using a Pugh Matrix. For each iteration, the Pugh Matrix scores the alternative concepts. Scoring against the weighted set of criteria (CTQs and the VOB) established during previous steps …
Building the right product involves the translation of user and business needs into a product concept
Early Concept Confirmation Concept confirmation follows identification of the final concept. In this step, the concept is realized as drawings, models or other tangible artifacts, and feedback from users and customers gathered to confirm that the concept developed truly meets the user and customer needs. Throughout the concept development process, user and customer needs have …
Concept Development using QFDs and Super Concepts The process of concept development requires two integrated activities The identification of CTQs using the QFD. CTQs consist of those performance parameters that drive customer satisfaction. The QFD activity identifies the CTQs The evaluation and selection of concepts using the Super Concept process. Success iterations create and evaluate …