New Product Development

Knowledge embedded in today’s production and design tools is a powerful force that is leveling the global technology playing field.

Competitive speed and cheaper apps spell the end to requirements gathering and testing for new tech.

Summary of the discussion on digital operations management in our eight-part Digital Thread video series.

In part 8 of our eight-part video series, we explore the potential future applications of the digital thread.

In Part 7 of our eight-part video series, we synthesize the steps of the digital thread.

Part 6 of our eight-part video series looks at quality assurance in additive manufacturing.

Many companies overlook the potential of new applications for products they have sold for years.

Part 5 of our eight-part video series looks at digital additive manufacturing systems.

Mature companies often lack the vision and the commitment to fully commit to new technologies.

Part 4 of our eight-part video series looks at how digital simulation makes product testing more efficient.

In Part 3 of our eight-part video series, we examine how topology optimization makes design more cost-effective.

Part 2 of our eight-part video series explores design as the starting point for digital production.

When it comes to patent policies, the U.S. system is not broken — so lawmakers shouldn’t fix it.

We searched the MIT SMR archives to find 12 essential innovation insights.

Design thinking needs better alignment with the dynamics of established businesses.

Improving a company’s measurement of innovation requires a holistic view of its innovation process.

Executives can foster innovation by understanding and tapping the power of employee networks.

Thanks to technologies like 3-D printing, a new supply chain model is emerging.

If managed well, internal crowdsourcing initiatives can open up a rich source of innovation.

China continues to be the best place to go to learn how to make ideas commercially viable.