Part 8. PDS:

 

1. Performance

   • Easy to use

   • Quick and easy to reload staples

   • Able to use continuously (no jamming)

   • Quiet

2. Environment

   • Usable in hot and cold temperatures

   • Usable after light weathering in rain, hail, snow, or dust

   • Durable against droppage

3. Service life

   • Product runs smoothly for at least 10 years

   • Lifetime guarantee

4. Maintenance

   • Product should only require minimal maintenance when jammed but should not jam regularly

5. Target Costs

   • Cost of manufacturing should be less than $8 for a sales price between $20 and $30

6. Competition

   • DeWalt Model #DWHTTR350

   • Stanley TR110

7. Shipping

   • Compact for large volume shipping

   • Bulk shipping to retailers (American and international)

8. Product Volume (Quantity)

   • 1 million units/year

9. Packaging

   • Low cost

   • Able to test squeeze while in package

10. Manufacturing Facilities

    • U.S. made

    • Use pre-existing facilities

11. Size (Overall of Key features)

• Handle length should provide enough torque but be comfortable to use (5 in)

• Goal is to minimize the height and width, and target a value for the depth to provide enough torque

 

1. Weight

   • Weight of the product should not exceed 2.3 pounds

2. Aesthetics

   • Looks sleek

   • Looks safe

   • Looks durable

3. Materials

   • Metal for durability

   • Rust resistant for longevity

   • Lightweight

   • Must be lubricated internally

4. Product life span

   • 10 years until reevaluation

5. Standards, specifications, and legal aspects

   • Must be safe to use

   • Cannot be easily weaponized

   • American standards

6. Ergonomics

   • Comfortable handle

   • Low force of trigger pull

   • Average hand size should be considered

7. Customer

   • Americans in construction

   • Household Americans for everyday jobs and fliers

   • DIYers

   • International construction

8. Quality and reliability

   • Lifetime guarantee

   • Does not jam even later in product life

   • Easy to fix jamming

9. Shelf Life

   • Shelf life should not be a problem since the service life is so long

10. Manufacturing Process

    • Sheet metal stamping

    • Sheet metal bending/folding

    • Machine assembly

11. Times scales

    • 1 month market research

    • 1 month design

    • 2 months prototyping/testing

    • Move to manufacturing if design is improved

12. Testing

    • Test for no jamming

    • Weathering tests

    • Durability tests

    • Comfort test

13. Safety

    • No sharp edges on body

    • Predictable behavior when fired

    • Possible child lock/safety

14. Company constraints

    • Must be American made

    • Must be a quality, reliable product

    • Sustainable processes

15. Market constraints

    • Must have a competitive price

16. Patents, Literature, and product data

    • It would be good to have a patent on the mechanism for shooting out or loading staples

    • Research existing patents to avoid infringement

17. Political and Social implications

    • American made has political implications that can boost the American economy and increase sales

18. Disposal

    • Bulk of product is metal and should be recycled

    • Plastic packaging should be recyclable