Methodology for Product Development in R&D Companies

Due to the speed in which technological advances take place, companies that operate in this field need to implement and follow rigorous process management in order to guarantee their survival and competitiveness in the market. Faced with this need, the question arises as how the management process is carried out within technology-based companies with emphasis on R & D, in which, due to the short development cycles and low production volumes, it needs to optimize their processes to meet efficiently the customer needs. Intending to obtain knowledge about this subject, the present work documents the process of management and classification of the projects and the products development stages of the Laboratory of Automation and Simulation of Electrical Systems (LASSE) through the development of a documentary research, based on a bibliographical revision regarding the main concepts that compose the theme. Finally, an analysis of the stage of development of the projects according to the process currently adopted was made, comparing it to the classifications of the Innovation Chain, proposed by ANEEL and the Technology Readiness Level, proposed by NASA. It was concluded that following a plan management and the adoption of rating scales is indispensable for the success of the company in meeting its demands within the established deadlines, ensuring the quality of services and products provided to its customers.