Symposium at Hosei University

2009-01: On January 15, Prof. Tobias Larsson and Dr. Andreas Larsson from the Division of Functional Product Development took part in the symposium “Product Design for Sustainable Growth”, arranged by Prof. Hisato Kobayashi at Hosei University, Tokyo, JP. Andreas Larsson participated on site in Tokyo, while Tobias Larsson took part via videoconference from Sweden. Other speakers at the symposium were...

Congratulations Petter!

Congratulations Petter!

2008-11: Today Petter Andersson, Division of Functional Product Development, presented his Licentiate thesis titled “Reuse of manufacturing experience in product and process definitions” and can after completed mission title himself as Licentiate in Engineering. Petter is industrial Ph.D student at Volvo Aero and his work focuses on how to reuse experiences from manufacturing processes during design. The audience had the...

Simulation of Functional Products on a Sustainability Driven Market | 2008-2011

Knowledge Foundation and VINNOVA together with partner companies PROJECT SUMMARY The purpose is to develop an integrated approach to SPD (Sustainable Product Development) and FPD (Functional Product Development). The primary focus is on simulation support for prediction of risks and opportunities of extended value-chain cooperation around a full product life-cycle commitment. This is intended as input for prioritizations in product...

ProViking THINK – Teams for Heterogeneous Innovation Knowledge | 2008-2012

 Project summary The concept of product-service system (PSS), or functional product development, will be a main component in a future sustainable society. A PSS paradigm will, not only, change the use of products and services, but also the development approaches. This since the responsibility of the physical artefact throughout the life-cycle is remaining with the providing enterprise. The perspectives of...

ProViking THINK kick-off!

2008-09: September 23 was the day for the ProViking THINK (Teams for Heterogeneous Innovation Knowledge) kick-off. Partner representatives took part in the meeting. The project has a budget of 15 MSEK over three years. A project within the Product-Service System area This project aims to support PSS development teams to innovate by putting forward facilitating methods and tools. Specifically, the...

Design for wellbeing

Abstract There is a growing need for engineering designers to engage in creative activities that result in innovative products and technologies for the benefit of society. However, from an engineering perspective, issues of ‘life quality’ are currently heavily under-prioritized, particularly with regard to people with disabilities. This paper argues that both needs and solutions are now part of the designer’s...

Value Innovation R&D

Value Innovation R&D has been an outlet for activities based on my professional skills but where academia is not the proper host environment. Web: http://www.valueinnovation.se/  

Professor Tobias C. Larsson held keynote in Tokyo

Professor Tobias C. Larsson held keynote in Tokyo

Professor Tobias C. Larsson was invited to hold a keynote speech at the SPRING (Service PRoductivity Innovation for Growth) seminar, held in conjunction with the CIRP conference, and Product-Service Systems workshop in Tokyo in May  The Product-Service Systems related keynote was entitled “Knowledge engineering and simulation support for product service system development” and address the research made by the PSS/FPD...

Participatory Product Innovation – P2I | 2007-2008

Shaping the Future of Global Design Research and Higher Education together with Stanford University 2007-2008 (finalized) PROJECT SUMMARY The overall aim of this framework is to decrease the negative impact of geographic distance on product development efforts and to further enhance current advantages of worldwide, multidisciplinary collaboration. The framework uses a three-layered approach to the advancement of global collaboration; with...

Rethinking virtual teams for streamlined development

Abstract   Keywords Reference Larsson, A., T. Larsson, O. Isaksson, N. Bylund (2008), Rethinking virtual teams for streamlined development. In: Virtual technologies : concepts, methodologies, tools, and applications. / ed. Jerzy Kisielnicki. Information Science Reference, 2008. 19 p. Download paper Buy book from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Virtual-Technologies-Concepts-Methodologies-Applications/dp/1599049554/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1209649390&sr=1-2 Rethinking virtual teams for streamlined development