BUILDING SMART, CONNECTED PRODUCTS

Many manufacturers are moving away from traditional, mechanical products and towards smart, connected ones. To deliver the smart features today’s customers now demand, manufacturers must incorporate electronics, electrical systems, and software into their products.

This shift impacts every stage of the design and development process. It also introduces tremendous challenges for product development companies. Most manufacturers don’t have the competencies to design and develop these electronic, electrical, and software systems, so they must turn to suppliers who do. The resulting partnerships between manufacturers and suppliers require close collaboration during the product development lifecycle.

This eBook examines the methods and key technology enablers that keep companies competitive during the transition to smart, connected products. It also shares exclusive findings from the Lifecycle Insights 2020 Engineering Executive’s Strategic Agenda study