Design of a Minimally Invasive Surgical Instrument Set: For an Innovative Titanium Implantable Vertebral Augmentation Device

Purpose<br/>As a result of the worldwide aging population, Vertebral Compression Fractures (VCF) are commonly detected in osteoporotic patients; these can originate from traumatic events or occur spontaneously. The existing VCF devices and their corresponding surgical instruments have their limitations in terms of short- and long-term...

Exploring the barriers and strategies of the innovation phase: a case study in renewable energy technologies

More than ever, there is a growing importance of renewable energy technology (RET) as a part of the global energy source. With the increasing need of a cleaner energy and abundance incentives from the government, the evolution of innovating firms who are developing radical innovations related to RET products has been expanding, especially in the...

Embrace the Elements: A Brand-Consistency and Product-Innovation Strategy for Boardsport Lifestyle Brand Brunotti

This report comprises a strategical design graduation assignment, drafted for the Strategic Product Design master at the Delft University of Technology. The project is commissioned by boardsport lifestyle brand Brunotti.<br/><br/><b>Project goal</b><br/>The many differences between Brunotti’s two product collections (boardsport hardware and...

Governing construction projects in which 3D printing is applied: An integration of traditional project governance, product design and innovation

3D Printing is an emerging manufacturing technology that is in a research and prototyping stage in the construction industry. This research presents a governance framework for construction projects in which large scale freeform 3D printing is applied, based on empirical data of 7 case studies. The observed governance in the case studies is a...

The 'next generation' food delivery e-bike: A product and service strategy for Union

Union is one of the oldest Dutch bicycle manufacturers, and is connected to the large conglomerate Pon Holding. They offer simple but stylish bicycles with a focus on the urban area, for the consumer market. Recently they have linked their brand to the Food &amp; Beverages domain, and are keen to collaborate with businesses in this sector.The...

Brand and product strategy for Alpine Hearing Protection - The 'next generation' earplug

This master thesis describes the development of a brand and product strategy for Alpine Hearing Protection. Alpine Hearing Protection has been active on the filtered generic earplug market for more than ten years with a wide range of hearing protection products for different target groups. Its main product focus is on umbrella shaped filtered...

Product differentiation project for voestalpine Polynorm Plastics B.V.

voestalpine Polynorm Plastics recently developed a new material, EASI. They furthermore are very dependent from the automotive industry and want to become less dependent from this industry. Therefore, new applications for EASI in industrial markets are searched in this graduation project. This is done by five creative sessions. Out of the...