Summary of the Problem
- With only four years to develop a product in a brand-new field, the development team was not sure they would be able to turn the project around in time.
- The prototype design process was hindered by the need to meet functional safety standards and select a combination of well-matched components that would ensure a high level of efficiency.
- As a late entrant to the market, the manufacturer lacked any advantage in terms of cost, compactness or efficiency.