DESIGN | INNOVATION
supported the redesign of an off-road vehicle door assembly, seating module, and headrest. The team used 3D modelling and CAD/CAM technology to help the OEM replace metal with polymers for increased functionality and expanded design freedom. In addition, the IQ designers evaluated twin-sheet thermoforming, injection moulding and extrusion blow moulding processes, then offered guidance on the most efficient method for produc- ing each component. The end result, said PolyOne, was a redesign that “scored high on aesthetic appeal, and reduced both vehicle weight and assembly time, racking up significant annual production savings in the process”. BASF has been pro-active in collaborating with designers through its dedicated Designfabrik consultancy. The group employs designers in Designfabrik who enable interdisciplinary commu- nication between design clients and BASF materi- als experts. Last year, the group strengthened its offering for joint innovations by combining its competencies in design, trend research and simulation. Depending on the type of project, it said it can offer global customers the Designfabrik consultancy, its Ultrasim simulation tool and its trend research know-how in an integrated ap- proach and is bundling these functions at key locations in Germany, Japan, China and USA. “This integrated, global concept and the bundling of competencies under one roof will improve support for the innovation process at our customers, from the first steps in product develop-
The Blizzard CX1 is Miele’s first bagless vacuum cleaner, and has a fine dust filter for hygienic cleaning. Polymers used in the design are ABS, APEC, PMMA, PC and PP
PolyOne’s IQ Design Labs team works on projects in various industries, including transportation, sporting goods, electrical/electronics, packaging, and consumer goods
ment to the development of virtual prototypes,” said Raimar Jahn, President of BASF’s Performance Materials division. Visitors to the BASF stand at Fakuma 2017 could choose from three designer chairs which the engineering plastics group contributed to. The Belleville from Vitra, the Metrik from Wilkhahn and the A-Chair from Brunner are all made from BASF’s Ultramid SI polyamide which it developed to have the high-quality surface demanded by world renowned designers. During the development of the chairs, the group’s Ultrasim simulation tool was used to exploit the potential of the design and material in full. The Belleville chair, designed by French duo
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, has two main components: the frame structure and the seat shell. Both are made with Ultramid B3EG6 SI using gas
The Ponza vacuum flask for hot or cold drinks has a
Comfort Press pump feature. Justblue Design worked with Emsa’s designers on the PP and ABS jug
The L-Boxx from BS Systems is a robust power tool box made from ABS. The boxes are stackable and clickable for efficient transport in a network
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