Collaborative Model for Innovation
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What was the primary challenge the designer faced in developing this product?

  • Designing a dual-chambered bottle
  • Ensuring the bottle was leak-proof (correct)
  • Obtaining a patent for the design
  • Ensuring the bottle was 15% more expensive than the current design
  • What inspired the designer's solution for the leak-proof design?

  • Stainless steel taps with a brass receptacle and a tapered design (correct)
  • The need to obtain a patent for the design
  • The dual-chambered structure of the bottle
  • The 15% increase in cost compared to the current bottle design
  • What was the purpose of the tapered design in the final product?

  • To allow the top and bottom contents of the bottle to be mixed
  • To create a dual-chambered structure for the bottle
  • To ensure a very good waterproof design when the parts were locked together (correct)
  • To make the bottle 15% more expensive than the current design
  • What was the purpose of the dual-chambered structure in the final product?

    <p>To allow the top and bottom contents of the bottle to be mixed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approximate increase in cost of the final product compared to the current design?

    <p>15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the product after the designer obtained a patent for the design?

    <p>The designer is unsure what happened to the product after obtaining the patent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the biggest challenge faced in producing bicycles according to the text?

    <p>Getting the pipes in one line and aligning the wheels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was cited as a key factor in ensuring the superiority of bicycles?

    <p>Proper alignment of the front and back wheels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the key issues faced with welding in bicycle manufacturing?

    <p>Issues related to improper welding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are aluminium alloy bicycles more expensive than regular bicycles according to the text?

    <p>They require specialized welding processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the CEO play in the bicycle manufacturing project according to the text?

    <p>Providing critical top management support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the formation of a third team necessary for the project?

    <p>To provide additional information and expertise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the key features that made aluminium alloy bicycles highly desirable?

    <p>Their lightweight nature for faster movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguished Maruti Udyog and Caparo Vendors in their involvement with the bicycle project?

    <p>Specialization in deep drawing processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was highlighted as a significant benefit of having a form-factor different from regular cycles?

    <p>Phenomenal ride quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of involving street metal consultants in the project?

    <p>Bringing expertise in deep drawing processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of experts were deemed necessary for the collaborative team in the case study?

    <p>Professors with expertise in alloying of sheets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which analogy was used to inspire the design of the dual chamber bottle?

    <p>Camera shutter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What traditional soda bottle feature inspired one of the design options for the dual chamber bottle?

    <p>Ball for channel opening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was it crucial for the new bottle design to not be more than 10% expensive than regular beverage bottles like PET bottles?

    <p>To meet client specifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What critical aspect did the PET manufacturers inform the team about?

    <p>A new cheaper material they were introducing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which design concept was ultimately chosen for its simplicity, ease of operation, and cost-effectiveness?

    <p>Shutter mechanism inspired by a camera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature did the shutter mechanism require to ensure proper sealing?

    <p>Simple mechanism with interesting slope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which key requirement did the client have for the new dual-chambered bottle design?

    <p>'Not more than 10% expensive' than regular beverage bottles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of action allowed for the puncturing of a foil-like mechanism in one of the design inspirations?

    <p>Pressing with a button</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material characteristic needed to be incorporated to ensure the sheet was stiff for deep drawing?

    <p>Tensile strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary objective of the collaborative model for innovation developed by the professor?

    <p>To enable organizations to generate innovative product ideas across various domains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the professor emphasize the importance of working on real case studies with industry partners?

    <p>To address the complexities and operational issues associated with innovative product idea generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant challenge faced in collaborating with industry partners for the research program?

    <p>Convincing industry partners to invest in developing innovative next-generation products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the methodology employed in the research program?

    <p>A strict methodology was followed across all case studies to enable the development of a generalizable framework</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT mentioned as one of the real case studies undertaken in the research program?

    <p>Design of a high-performance motorcycle for a leading automotive manufacturer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the composition of the teams involved in the research program?

    <p>The teams included representatives from both the industry partner and the academic institution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of conducting the research program through sponsored projects with students?

    <p>It allowed the industry partner to provide funding for the research program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the information provided, what was the final stage of the methodology employed in the research program?

    <p>Evaluating the final concept with a network group to assess its innovative potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best captures the significance of the collaborative model for innovation developed by the professor?

    <p>It provided a framework for fostering collaboration between industry and academia to drive innovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the scope of the collaborative model for innovation developed by the professor?

    <p>It was applicable to a wide range of domains, including communication, animation, and interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for selecting the sheet metal concept for the bicycle design?

    <p>To lower the cost of production significantly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material was NOT mentioned as being considered in the design process of the bicycle?

    <p>Iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the bicycle design, why were structures riveted together instead of welded?

    <p>To reduce the effort required for assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage did using sheet metal give to the bicycle design?

    <p>Reduced manufacturing time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author mention as being key to maintaining low-cost production?

    <p>Starting with low-cost materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the dual chamber bottle designed by the team?

    <p>To separate the masala and milk components until ready to drink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the challenge given to the team by the Godrej locks division?

    <p>To redesign a lock product at 50% of the current cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason Hero Cycles wanted to work with the design team?

    <p>To develop a new, low-cost bicycle design to compete with Chinese imports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the framework used by the design team to analyze the case studies?

    <p>Situation, Actor, Process, Learning, Action, and Performance (SAPLAP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the scale of Hero Cycles' bicycle manufacturing operations?

    <p>They were producing 24,000 bicycles per day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the key challenge that Hero Cycles was facing from Chinese bicycle imports?

    <p>Chinese bicycles were being sold at half the price of Hero Cycles' bicycles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the key objective that Hero Cycles gave to the design team?

    <p>To come up with a low-cost bicycle design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the engineering professor from another department in the design team?

    <p>They were the co-guide for the student working on the project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the relationship between the student and the design team for these case studies?

    <p>The student was a full team member who was fully responsible for the project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the company-side team members in the design process?

    <p>They provided marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, and finance expertise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significant feature of the leak-proof taps that inspired the design of the final product?

    <p>Brass receptacle locking mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material was NOT used in the tapered design to achieve a waterproof feature in the final product?

    <p>Rubber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the dual-chambered bottle to be only 15% more expensive than the regular bottle?

    <p>Low cost of plastic material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism allowed for mixing the top and bottom contents in the dual-chambered bottle?

    <p>Turning a ring on the bottle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the plastic piece used in the bottle's design considered to be extremely low cost?

    <p>Inexpensive raw material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main advantage of using a tapered design for achieving a waterproof feature?

    <p>Improved locking mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key difference between the leak-proof taps and the final product inspired by them?

    <p>Rubber seals were used in one but not the other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated incorporating a dual-chambered structure into the bottle's design?

    <p>To enhance user experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the designer choose to use a tapered design over a flat one for the final product?

    <p>To improve waterproofing capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one key factor that contributed to making the bottle design only slightly more expensive than its predecessor?

    <p>Cost-efficient choice of materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the key inspiration for the leak-proof design in the final product?

    <p>The tapered design and brass receptacle in leak-proof taps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature allowed the top and bottom contents to be mixed in the dual-chambered bottle?

    <p>A rotating ring in the middle of the bottle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approximate cost increase of the final product compared to the existing bottle design?

    <p>15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the plastic piece used in the bottle's design considered extremely low cost?

    <p>It was a simple, single-piece design without complex features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the dual-chambered bottle design to be only 15% more expensive?

    <p>The use of low-cost plastic for the main bottle body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary advantage of using a tapered design over a flat one in the final product?

    <p>It enabled a better waterproof seal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the design process for the dual-chambered bottle?

    <p>The design was inspired by an existing product and adapted for the client's needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the final step in the development process for the dual-chambered bottle?

    <p>Obtaining a patent for the design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following materials was NOT mentioned as being used in the design of the final product?

    <p>Rubber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the designer's knowledge of the final product's manufacturing or sales?

    <p>The designer had limited knowledge beyond obtaining the patent</p> Signup and view all the answers

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