Teknikkfaktorer

Teknikkfaktorer are the technical factors that influence the design, development and operation of a system or product. They encompass the capabilities, limits and constraints of the technology, materials, processes and interfaces involved, and are considered together with economic, organizational and environmental factors.

They affect feasibility, performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost and risk. An assessment of teknikkfaktorer helps identify potential bottlenecks, compatibility issues and long-term viability, guiding decisions about whether a concept can be realized within given constraints and timelines.

Common categories include material properties and performance, manufacturing and assembly capabilities, interoperability and integration with other systems, standards and regulatory requirements, reliability and maintainability, safety and environmental impact, scalability and upgradeability, and data interfaces or cybersecurity considerations in software or cyber-physical systems.

Examples across domains illustrate the scope: in mechanical design, material strength and tolerances; in software, platform constraints, API compatibility and latency; in construction, soil conditions and weather; in electronics, power delivery, thermal management and electromagnetic compatibility.

Management of teknikkfaktorer relies on methods such as design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), reliability engineering, risk analysis, prototyping and testing, and lifecycle assessment. Trade-off analyses and decision matrices help weigh teknikkfaktorer against cost, schedule and user requirements.

Within product and project lifecycles, teknikkfaktorer are evaluated during feasibility, concept development, detailed design, procurement and maintenance planning, influencing supplier selection and upgrade paths.