Vision, Trends, Gaps, and a Broad Road Map for Future Engineering

New challenges result from the virtualization and distribution of product development activities. This article analyzes problems of cooperative engineering as well as methods and tools for the virtual engineering of extended products. Based on these analyses, a broad road map is proposed that articu...

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Published in:International journal of e-collaboration 2007-10, Vol.3 (4), p.1-20
Main Authors: Goossenaerts, Jan, Possel-Dolken, Frank, Popplewell, Keith
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Digital communications
Engineering
Forecasts and trends
Manufacturing industry
Product development
Roads
Technology application
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Summary:New challenges result from the virtualization and distribution of product development activities. This article analyzes problems of cooperative engineering as well as methods and tools for the virtual engineering of extended products. Based on these analyses, a broad road map is proposed that articulates public- and civil-sector roles in coping with future engineering challenges. With a strategic horizon, the public-sector role targets the creation of a knowledge-intensive global business ecosystem conducive to balanced civil-sector innovation and sustainable growth. The civil-sector roles evolve tactics that implement proven cooperative and virtual engineering practices with a focus on value creation.
ISSN:1548-3673
1548-3681
DOI:10.4018/jec.2007100101