Abstract
Product development has a long history with many influences from a multitude of disciplines. Up to the 19th century, products were engineered and produced by craftsmen or in manufactories. In the process of industrialization, engineering and production were separated which led the development of products to a new era.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Industrial Engineering and Ergonomics |
Subtitle of host publication | Visions, Concepts, Methods and Tools |
Publisher | Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
Pages | 481-497 |
Number of pages | 17 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783642012921 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2009 |