Background
JNDC previously designed and manufactured two series of
prototype seats to undertake extensive research and development in relation to
ergonomics. Following the completion of
the second round of prototyping the customer instructed JNDC to undertake
design for manufacture as well as the manufacture of 5 "pre production"
prototypes.
Development
Moving from a detailed prototype to a final pre-production
prototype required JNDC to revisit every part to optimise for manufacture. Weight, cost, manufacturability as well as
the overall look and feel of the chair had to be considered. In addition, advanced prototyping techniques
had to be selected to mimic a final manufactured part, without going to the
expense of investing in expensive tooling.
Sand casting, silicone moulding as well as CNC milling and
turning were the key processes used to develop the 5 pre-production
prototypes. JNDC coordinated the
manufacture of all parts, and when complete undertook the complete assembly
process in house to ensure the quality of the final product met and exceeded
the customer's expectations.
Next Steps
The prototypes are now being used for marketing, from trade
shows to photo and video shoots through to pitching to potential distributors
and buyers. The preproduction prototypes
will also be used to receive accurate quotes from manufacturers, allowing the
companies to see the physical items that they will be manufacturing in high
volume.
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