A survey about the use of methods in German industry

In many research projects was observed that engineering design methods can enhance design processes. Nevertheless when looking into industry there is a big lack regarding the successful implementation. This can be observed i.e. in studies about the use of methods. However these studies only ask about the frequency of the use and do not consider the success factors and obstacles. To obtain more knowledge about the causes for the (non-) use an internet-based survey was conducted within German industry. Beside the frequency of the use the motivation and the reasons for the use where asked. Also success factors and obstacles of methods in industry should be named. So a much more detailed picture arises.