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The Problem
Developers of new technology are often trained, interested, and rewarded
for innovative results in the environment described below:
- Unique and innovative work as defined by the scientific community
- Things that have never-been-done-before
- High technical risk is the area of interest
- Broad impact over many applications is key, one application is too
limiting
- Awards and patents are metrics for success
- One device working is acceptable
- Lab environment is where the results are seen
- A rack of high performance support electronics is acceptable
- Partial functionality is OK if progress is made and learning is
occurring
- Knowledge is the primary driver and motivator
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Developers of products are often trained, interested, and rewarded for
implementing solutions in the environment described below:
- Product that is reliable and repeatable
- A straight-forward and low risk approach
- Single customer and application is typical
- Satisfying the customer's need is critical
- Production and operational requirements are very important
- Must be easy-to-use and 100% functional
- Meeting a delivery schedule is the primary driver and motivator
Because of these differing and often competing sets of issues, the
development and integration of new technologies into products is difficult.
The Solution
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