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Frugal Engineering

Challenging Performance-Improving Paradigms in the Context of Automotive Material Development...

Timo Achtelik

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English
Springer Vieweg
15 August 2025
In view of increasing socio-economic and ecological challenges, Timo Achtelik sheds a critical light on the ongoing incremental optimization of existing innovations, which can lead to a state of “over-engineering”. As part of a multi-year action research project in the context of automotive materials development, it is investigated whether and how reduction-oriented innovation approaches such as “frugal engineering” can have an entrepreneurial impact. The findings demonstrate how frugality can be successfully integrated into existing development processes to create more sustainable and efficient innovations. This presents a crucial opportunity for companies to maintain and strengthen their competitiveness in the global market.
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Imprint:   Springer Vieweg
Country of Publication:   Germany
Volume:   176
Dimensions:   Height: 210mm,  Width: 148mm, 
ISBN:   9783658487171
ISBN 10:   3658487178
Series:   AutoUni – Schriftenreihe
Pages:   210
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Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Introduction.- Theoretical Foundations.- Introduction of Action Research Study.- Over-Engineering: Antecedents and Intervention Strategies.- Frugal Engineering: Towards Adequately Engineered Materials.- Action Research Evaluation, Summary and Research Contribution.- Bibliography.

Timo Achtelik is Sustainability and Innovation Manager in Materials Engineering at an international automobile manufacturer.

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