Tag Archives: product development

Engineering the Bottle Cap Opener

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

At BYU, the engineering Capstone senior project year is now underway. There are 179 students. The first two weeks included lecture on the fundamentals of product development by Professors Carl Sorensen and Brian Jensen regarding Opportunity Development, Architecture Development, Subsystem … Continue reading →

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Desirability and Transferability

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

I have some great ideas, they’re spinning in my head They come to me at dawn, while sleeping in my bed The one I got on Tuesday? a must for every home The one I got on Wednesday? an app … Continue reading →

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Engineering Stories – Book Preface

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

(I began posting individual Engineering Stories last summer. Since that time there have been over 6000 blog views and an estimated 1000 stories read from beginning to end. I have received many favorable comments from readers. Since the stories can … Continue reading →

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Get A Grip – Part 1

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Kenneth Richard Hardman

A Product Development Adventure “Okay everyone, listen-up.” Brandon leaned forward bringing the Monday morning staff meeting to attention. “The rumors are true.” “Oh no.” Melissa thought, arms crossed, hands gripping her upper arms. “Was everyone against hiring me?” Brandon, middle-aged … Continue reading →

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