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AI is poised to revolutionize product development, influencing everything from initial concepts to testing automation.

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A vendor did some mold flow analysis to try to get the starting parameters. They thought they were 80–90% there. It was a few weeks' worth of work, and the team was really good. #engineering #manufacturing

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A team collaborated to solve valve cracking issues by conducting mold flow analysis, on-site testing, and live iterations to optimize the process and ensure valve strength during installation.

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Analyzing a product portfolio involves identifying variation, stabilizing, standardizing, and innovating. Eliminate low-volume or poorly performing products with quality issues before evolving the platform.

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The smallest changes in faucet handle sizes can lead to significant design and manufacturing variations. Moving the same design between suppliers? Expect changes.

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A rigorous design review process is crucial for changes. But when using a validated platform, focus shifts to component changes within defined design interfaces.

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Product development focused solely on individual product cost can lead to a poorly optimized overall portfolio. A broader business view ensures savings, even if some projects cost more individually.

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The most efficient way to develop products is to change as little as possible. Redesigning from scratch costs more money, time, and increases the likelihood of quality issues. Don't let perfect get in the way of good.

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When designing faucet handles, engineers must consider handle length, weight, and torque requirements to ensure product durability and avoid over-design, which can lead to increased costs. #engineering #design

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Product development involves collaboration with marketing and future-oriented teams. Platform development offers flexibility for redesigns, making it easier to adapt to future trends.

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Companies can waste time and money by optimizing each valve design individually for specific projects. Instead, look at the portfolio as a whole to find opportunities for standardization and derivative products.

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To maintain margins in the retail industry, a 'good, better, best' strategy was developed. Competitors were using composite/plastic in faucets. The goal was a new valve with plastic for the 'goods' segment in retail stores.

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Companies can develop products faster by using standardized platforms. This allows them to focus on what the customer sees and wants. #innovation #efficiency

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A product development project reduced bath faucet configurations from over 50 to 5 valve assemblies. Discover the impact of platforming, marketing collaboration, and customer understanding on business.

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Executive leadership got cold feet, shelving an innovative product despite adaptation ideas. Sometimes, "not every success lasts"—and that's okay. A fascinating lesson in business and risk. #ProductDevelopment #Innovation

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AI isn't just a buzzword, it's reshaping product development. "Tremendously powerful tools" are emerging. #AI #ProductDevelopment

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Product development hindsight: Were those 24-inch sizing increments the right call? It seemed logical at the time, but sometimes you wonder… #productdesign #ux #productdesign #ux

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Building a product isn't just about the concept & engineering. Shopability matters! Customers need to "get it right away" or the whole system falls apart. #UX #ProductDesign #UX #ProductDesign

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Locked in a room for 16 hours straight? That's the reality when pushing design boundaries. One team faced insane tooling costs & needed a breakthrough. #ProductDesign #Innovation #Engineering

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Exploring system design: "Was it a hanging system? A stackable system?" Diving deep into customer concerns to shape modular structures that build something greater together. #designthinking #prototyping

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