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The Tradeoff

Practical guides for making tough engineering decisions

Well-engineered products are the result of thousands of well-made decisions. But multiple viable options and competing constraints can quickly make simple choices complex.

‍The Tradeoff breaks down common yet consequential decisions into practical frameworks that help engineers weigh the options and make the right call.

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[Report] Selecting the Right Structural Materials (PDF)

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[Cheat Sheet] The Tradeoffs Between Structural Materials (PDF)

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How to Select the Right Structural Material

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[Cheat Sheet] The Tradeoffs Between Actuation Methods (PDF)

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[Report] Selecting the Right Actuation Method (PDF)

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How to Select the Right Actuation Method

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[Report] Selecting the Right Manufacturing Process For a Solid Metal Part (PDF)

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[Cheat Sheet] The Tradeoffs Between Solid Metal Part Manufacture Methods (PDF)

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How To Select The Right Manufacturing Process For Solid Metal Parts

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