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Literature-based characterization of SME product development processes

Stein, Armin (1); Dlugosch, Aaron (1,2); Waldmann, Niklas (1,3); Vietor, Thomas (1,2)

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Stein, Armin (1); Dlugosch, Aaron (1,2); Waldmann, Niklas (1,3); Vietor, Thomas (1,2)
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
1: Institute for Engineering Design, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany; 2: Battery Lab Facory Braunschweig, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany; 3: Institute of Thermodynamics, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany
Page(s):
857-866
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10444
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
This study systematically characterizes product development processes (PDPs) in hardware-oriented SMEs. A PRISMA-based literature review identifies twelve empirical case studies and eight development frameworks. The analysis derives key PDP influence factors, synthesizes stage-wise SME PDP activities, and consolidates characteristic challenges. A gap analysis reveals the absence of SME-specific PDP development frameworks and missing integration with technology management. The results establish a structured empirical basis for future research.
Keywords:
product development, integrated product development, small and medium size enterprise (SME)
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