Análise sensorial como ferramenta útil no desenvolvimento de cosméticos

In assessing the quality of cosmetics, sensory analysis has an undisputed role as a tool of scientific measurement, since no analytical tool is capable of replacing the human senses. In product development, sensory analysis is a uniquely useful tool to measure consumer acceptance. The objective of this paper is to present a critical review of the issue based on published papers and sensory test results obtained by our research group, which can assist cosmetics development.

A success in Toxinology translational research in Brazil: Bridging the gap

Basic research is fundamental for discovering potential diagnostic and therapeutic tools, including drugs, vaccines and new diagnostic techniques. On this basis, diagnosis and treatment methods for many diseases have been developed. Presently, discovering new candidate molecules and testing them in animals are relatively easy tasks that require modest resources and responsibility. However, crossing the animal-to-human barrier is still a great challenge that most researchers tend to avoid. Thus, bridging this current gap between clinical and basic research must be encouraged and elucidated in training programmes for health professionals. This project clearly shows the challenges faced by a group of Brazilian researchers who, after discovering a new fibrin sealant through 20 years of painstaking basic work, insisted on having the product applied clinically. The Brazilian government has recently become aware of this challenge and has accordingly defined the product as strategic to the public health of the country. Thus, in addition to financing research and development laboratories, resources were invested in clinical trials and in the development of a virtual platform termed the Virtual System to Support Clinical Research (SAVPC); this platform imparts speed, reliability and visibility to advances in product development, fostering interactions among sponsors, physicians, students and, ultimately, the research subjects themselves. This pioneering project may become a future model for other public institutions in Brazil, principally in overcoming neglected diseases, which unfortunately continue to afflict this tropical country. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd.

Integration practices for the technological innovation of products: Case studies at two large technological companies

Studies on innovation and technology management have emphasized the importance of integration between the research and development (R&D) department and others involved with the product development process (PDP) as a relevant practice for the good performance of technological innovation of product activities. This study addresses the topic of transfers of technologies to new product projects and also integration practices between the R&D department and others involved with the PDP. A qualitative study was conducted that was operationalized through two case studies at large high-tech companies: One is Brazilian and the other is a multinational subsidiary in Brazil. Among its main result, this paper represents and analyzes management practices that are favorable to integration in product development projects that demand development and transfer of technologies, such as: participation of R&D personnel in market activities, the adoption of virtual interaction mechanisms, and the application of methods such as technology roadmaps. © Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Facultad de Economía y Negocios.

Inovação no desenvolvimento de produtos em cluster industrial: Práticas do setor moveleiro de votuporanga

It is notorious that the cluster formation is a possibility for micro, small and medium companies to become more competitive. This research therefore aims to analyze leading practices for product innovation in companies belonging to the cluster of Votuporanga, which is the largest furniture industry in production and exporting of São Paulo state. Therefore, we conducted a survey research and data were collected from 61 furniture companies in the region of Votuporanga-SP. Among the main results it is observed that the incremental innovation of products is a central characteristic between the companies in cluster and there is little collaboration for the joint development of products from these companies with external agents such as research institutes, universities and even suppliers.

O bambu na arquitetura: desing de conexões estruturais

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Design de superfície: por uma visão projetual geométrica e tridimensional

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Metodologia projetual para produtos de moda e a sua interface com as tabelas de medidas do vestuário

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

O espaço e mobiliário dos laboratórios de desenho e modelagem dos cursos de moda: uma análise ergonômica

Pós-graduação em Design - FAAC

Modelagem plana industrial do vestuário: diretrizes para a indústria do vestuário e o ensino-aprendizado

Pós-graduação em Design - FAAC

Envolvimento dos usuários no processo de inovação por meio da web 2.0: um estudo de caso na indústria automobilística

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Proposta de modelo conceitual de QFD integrado com AHP, modelo de Kano e análise SWOT no desenvolvimento de produto

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Identificação, priorização e análise dos fatores críticos de sucesso na implantação da fábrica digital em uma empresa

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Modelo enxuto de gerenciamento multiprojetos baseado na corrente crítica

Pós-graduação em Engenharia Mecânica - FEG

Modelo de referência para o processo de desenvolvimento de produtos eletrônicos em empresas de base tecnológica: estudos de casos múltiplos com decisão multicriterial

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Fatores críticos de sucesso no processo de desenvolvimento de produtos

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