Razvoj izdelka

Authors

Gregor Harih
University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8880-4748
Vasja Plesec
University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8147-2250

Keywords:

product development, engineering design, product lifecycle, DfX methodology, systematic design, innovation and creativity, FMEA analysis, concurrent engineering

Synopsis

Product Development. The university textbook "Product Development" provides a comprehensive and systematic insight into the process of transforming innovative ideas into market-ready technical solutions. The authors guide the reader through all key development phases: from need formulation and requirements specification to creative concept generation using methods such as morphological matrices and TRIZ, and detailed embodiment design using DfX methodologies (Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, Environment, and Reliability). Special emphasis is placed on modern tools like digital prototypes, FEM simulations, and FMEA analysis, as well as strategic project management within concurrent engineering and lean design frameworks. The work highlights the engineer's role as an interdisciplinary creator whose systematic approach and "fail fast, fail cheap" mindset directly impact the competitiveness, sustainability, and quality of products throughout their entire lifecycle.

Produktentwicklung. Das Universitätslehrbuch „Produktentwicklung“ bietet einen umfassenden und systematischen Einblick in den Prozess der Umwandlung innovativer Ideen in marktreife technische Lösungen. Die Autoren führen den Leser durch alle wichtigen Entwicklungsphasen: von der Bedarfsformulierung und Anforderungsspezifikation über die kreative Konzeptgenerierung mit Methoden wie der morphologischen Matrix und TRIZ bis hin zur detaillierten Gestaltung unter Anwendung von DfX-Methoden (Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, Environment und Reliability). Besonderes Augenmerk liegt auf modernen Werkzeugen wie digitalen Prototypen, FEM-Simulationen und FMEA-Analysen sowie auf dem strategischen Projektmanagement im Rahmen von Concurrent Engineering und Lean Design. Das Werk unterstreicht die Rolle des Ingenieurs als interdisziplinärer Schöpfer, dessen systematischer Ansatz und „Fail Fast, Fail Cheap“-Mentalität die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit, Nachhaltigkeit und Qualität von Produkten über den gesamten Lebenszyklus direkt beeinflussen.

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Author Biographies

Gregor Harih, University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Assist. Prof. Dr. Gregor Harih serves as an Assistant Professor and researcher at the Faculty of Mechanical
Engineering, University of Maribor. Within the IPD CAD Lab, he leads interdisciplinary research that merges
engineering with ergonomics and medicine. His work focuses on advanced product development, digital
modeling, and modern 3D printing technologies. A recipient of the international Danubius Award, he is actively
involved in global professional associations. He strives to bridge the gap between theoretical research and
practical solutions that enhance user safety and comfort.

Maribor, Slovenia. E-mail: gregor.harih@um.si

Vasja Plesec, University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Vasja Plesec is a postdoctoral teaching assistant and researcher at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor. He works within the Integrated Product Development and CAD Laboratory and the Cellular Structures Design research programme. His research connects engineering design, biomechanics, numerical modelling, additive manufacturing, and cellular metamaterials, with particular focus on lower-limb prosthetic systems and ergonomic products. He is involved in teaching courses related to engineering design, computer-aided modelling, product development, biomechanics, and ergonomics. He also gained international research experience as a visiting researcher at Politecnico di Milano and the University of Bergamo.

Maribor, Slovenia. E-mail: vasja.plesec@um.si

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Published

October 6, 2026

Details about this monograph

THEMA Subject Codes (93)

TGX

ISBN-13 (15)

978-961-299-203-3

COBISS.SI ID (00)

CIP date (35)

2026-10-06

Date of first publication in original language (20)

2026-10-06

How to Cite

Harih, G., & Plesec, V. (2026). Razvoj izdelka. University of Maribor Press. https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fs.2.2026