Question

An engineer is developing a new prosthetic leg to help patients who have lost limbs to walk. The engineer is focused on making the best device possible to address this medical need. The current device design will cost $I0,000 to manufacture, but the cost ofthe item cannot exceed $8,000. How should the engineer approach this problem using the engineering design process?

Answer 1

Answer:

the engineer needs to consider alternatives for all of the areas of the design process that are considered costs

Explanation:

In order to accomplish this, the engineer needs to consider alternatives for all of the areas of the design process that are considered costs. This includes materials, marketing, manufacturing, etc. Many times the material that is being used alone can skyrocket the cost of making a specific product. Therefore changing to a new material may lack some of the wanted benefits but will reduce the overall cost. Manufacturing techniques can also drastically reduce costs by simplifying the process you save on electricity costs and worker wages, while still outputting the same amount of product, which in term reduces the overall costs of the item.