Minnesota Rubber injection moulds a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) butterfly valve that regulates heated radiator coolant flow from the engine to the passenger compartment heater core
Under contract from a Tier 1 automotive supplier, Minnesota Rubber injection moulds a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) butterfly valve that regulates heated radiator coolant flow from the engine to the passenger compartment heater core. These butterfly valves replace a previous design, which consisted of two stamped steel components welded together and overmoulded with a rubber elastomer.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 11 February 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Silicone formulations suit medical devices
Minnesota Rubber and QMR Plastics offes a range of silicone formulations for overmoulding multiple use medical devices requiring hundreds of sterilisations as well as for single-use procedures
The original design was functionally satisfactory but overly complicated by today's standards.
Component production and assembly was slow, costly and quality was not always consistent.
Responding to the requirements of the automotive industry for improved component performance while lowering cost, Minnesota Rubber and QMR Plastics brought to bear its five decades of experience with fluid sealing applications in harsh operating environments.
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Europe is home to centre of excellence
Minnesota Rubber Europe has been assigned to become a centre of excellence for new product developments and reinforced European customer care
The challenge was to design a one-piece butterfly valve with the correct sealing and strength features that would function trouble-free for hundreds of thousands of cycles.
The goal was to develop a single step process using one material and eliminate assembly and welding operations.
The material used had to withstand radiator coolant temperature extremes of 190F over extended periods.
Tight part tolerances also were required so valve sealing was assured with each open and close cycle.
Minnesota Rubber and QMR Plastics one-piece butterfly valve design eliminated metallic parts with secondary over-moulding operations.
Injection moulded of a specialised TPE, prototypes proved the soundness of both design configuration and material selection.
Choosing the right material was crucial because it provided both high and low temperature resistance, excellent flex fatigue resistance, excellent compression set and most important, low cost.
The successful new butterfly valve design not only replaced the metal assembly with the over-moulded elastomer sealing flange, the part design has become a standard used in a line of cars sold worldwide.
By producing in high-speed automated injection-moulding presses, just-in-time volume requirements can be met while part cost has been reduced by nearly 80%.
Delivery time has been shortened while part quality and repeatability has been enhanced because of the one-piece design.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Northern Ireland consultancy joins 'ISO elite'
MO Team has become one of the few engineering companies in Europe to have gained all three ISO Standards in recognition of its consultancy and services offered
This is an immense achievement for a Northern Ireland based company, which is currently spread across manufacturing sites in Ireland and also undertaking project work further a field with European, American and Asian clients. Due to the demand of its services, MO Team is expanding its site locations and client base rapidly.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 24 February 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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US $21.5 offered for fuel efficiency research
Ricardo will be actively involved US Department of Energy fuel efficiency projects, with a combined DOE funding value of US $3.4 million
MO Team is driven by client requirements and expectations, and the company's policy is to achieve project goals safely, to the right standards, on time and within budget to individual client specifications, ultimately providing the best value for the customer and enable the highest return on investment for clients equipment on site.
Systems Director Barbara Moran stated, 'Analysis and discussion of our clients requirements resulted in a drive towards the integrated ISO (9001, 14001 and 18001) management systems to achieve procedures, processes and systems throughout the whole company, which exceed client expectations'.
In 2001 the company's Systems Co-ordinator Stuart Wilson began implementation of a complete and integrated management system.
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Marine Design Centre opened in North East
The new GBP 2.3 million Marine Design Centre in Newcastle upon Tyne will perform design work for the commercial shipping, oil and gas, and defence industries
Consultancy serves rail industry
The Light Rail Team has been created to consolidate the expertise already available within the Interfleet organisation
This was done with the help of international quality systems consultancy Quadra and the company has now been certified to three main ISO standards: ISO9001 quality management System; ISO14001 Environmental Management System; and OHSAS18001 Health and Safety Management System.
Successful attainment of these ISO standards has been achieved through an extensive work programme over an 18-month period.
Stuart Wilson, together with Project Managers Ricky van der Putt and Elwyn Agnew have continually improved the systems throughout the organisation, through this programme of procedure development, auditing and feedback review.
Ricky van der Putt underlined the importance of the certification for MO Team by adding, 'We want to be judged by the quality of our interim project work and aim to pinpoint the critical skills, solutions and technology required so that our clients get services that deliver value, precision and consistency through every stage of project activity'.
MO Team concentrates primarily on machinery safety and industrial automation.
Within this scope of work and in order to satisfy client demands, overall project management, technical training, panel building, installation, commissioning and complete systems building are also completed as part of the overall service.
This is an immense achievement for a Northern Ireland based company, which is currently spread across manufacturing sites in Ireland and also undertaking project work further a field with European, American and Asian clients. Due to the demand of its services, MO Team is expanding its site locations and client base rapidly.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 24 February 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Project improves aerodynamic design process
The CFMS Core Programme aims to drastically reduce the time between an initial design idea and the finished product
US $21.5 offered for fuel efficiency research
Ricardo will be actively involved US Department of Energy fuel efficiency projects, with a combined DOE funding value of US $3.4 million
MO Team is driven by client requirements and expectations, and the company's policy is to achieve project goals safely, to the right standards, on time and within budget to individual client specifications, ultimately providing the best value for the customer and enable the highest return on investment for clients equipment on site.
Systems Director Barbara Moran stated, 'Analysis and discussion of our clients requirements resulted in a drive towards the integrated ISO (9001, 14001 and 18001) management systems to achieve procedures, processes and systems throughout the whole company, which exceed client expectations'.
In 2001 the company's Systems Co-ordinator Stuart Wilson began implementation of a complete and integrated management system.
Further reading
Marine Design Centre opened in North East
The new GBP 2.3 million Marine Design Centre in Newcastle upon Tyne will perform design work for the commercial shipping, oil and gas, and defence industries
Consultancy serves rail industry
The Light Rail Team has been created to consolidate the expertise already available within the Interfleet organisation
This was done with the help of international quality systems consultancy Quadra and the company has now been certified to three main ISO standards: ISO9001 quality management System; ISO14001 Environmental Management System; and OHSAS18001 Health and Safety Management System.
Successful attainment of these ISO standards has been achieved through an extensive work programme over an 18-month period.
Stuart Wilson, together with Project Managers Ricky van der Putt and Elwyn Agnew have continually improved the systems throughout the organisation, through this programme of procedure development, auditing and feedback review.
Ricky van der Putt underlined the importance of the certification for MO Team by adding, 'We want to be judged by the quality of our interim project work and aim to pinpoint the critical skills, solutions and technology required so that our clients get services that deliver value, precision and consistency through every stage of project activity'.
MO Team concentrates primarily on machinery safety and industrial automation.
Within this scope of work and in order to satisfy client demands, overall project management, technical training, panel building, installation, commissioning and complete systems building are also completed as part of the overall service.
Strong balance sheet for Ricardo
Ricardo has published interim results for the six months ended 31st December 2002
Highlights include: an order book of GBP 61.5 million, up 7% (2001: GBP 57 million); underlying profitability improved; profit before tax and goodwill of GBP 7.1 million (2001: GBP 7.6 million) reflects impact of one-off costs and increased cost base; basic earnings per share before goodwill of 10.5p (2001: 11.1p); a strong balance sheet with net cash of GBP 14.3 million (2001: GBP 9.4 million); and an interim dividend of 2.7p (2001: 2.6p).
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 27 February 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Technical centre gears up for emissions testing
Ricardo's Chicago Technical Centre Test Cell Expansion Project represents an investment of $4.8 million in heavy-duty engine emissions testing
Commenting on the results, Rodney Westhead, Chief Executive said: 'This is a satisfactory first half result.
Underlying trading has been good and Ricardo's balance sheet remains strong with net cash of GBP 14.3 million.
Our strong order book for 2003, the opportunities created by recent acquisitions and our focus on developing our higher added-value technology and new strategic consulting business, give us confidence of growth despite the difficult economic climate'.
Highlights include: an order book of GBP 61.5 million, up 7% (2001: GBP 57 million); underlying profitability improved; profit before tax and goodwill of GBP 7.1 million (2001: GBP 7.6 million) reflects impact of one-off costs and increased cost base; basic earnings per share before goodwill of 10.5p (2001: 11.1p); a strong balance sheet with net cash of GBP 14.3 million (2001: GBP 9.4 million); and an interim dividend of 2.7p (2001: 2.6p).
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 27 February 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Technical centre gears up for emissions testing
Ricardo's Chicago Technical Centre Test Cell Expansion Project represents an investment of $4.8 million in heavy-duty engine emissions testing
Commenting on the results, Rodney Westhead, Chief Executive said: 'This is a satisfactory first half result.
Underlying trading has been good and Ricardo's balance sheet remains strong with net cash of GBP 14.3 million.
Our strong order book for 2003, the opportunities created by recent acquisitions and our focus on developing our higher added-value technology and new strategic consulting business, give us confidence of growth despite the difficult economic climate'.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Consultancy's radical new PCB print machine part
A radical new closure for a range of pcb printing machines, developed by industrial design specialists IDC, uses a non traditional material and the latest processing technology
A radical new closure for a range of pcb printing machines, developed by industrial design specialists Industrial Design Consultancy (IDC), uses a non traditional material and the latest processing technology, to deliver important benefits to the manufacturer, as well as providing an attractive and functional appearance for the end user.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 29 September 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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IDC was tasked with the rapid development of a new product that harnessed all the advantages of Specac's new technology, without the weighty costs associated with injection moulding tooling
The new closure design for DEK Printing Machines in Weymouth, Dorset, recognises the increasing importance, at the OEM level, of synegising the appearance of groups of machines within a production area to achieve a unified image.
The IDC design not only achieves this objective, but also delivers substantial cost reductions as well as easing and speeding assembly time.
It also allows integration of other machine functions not possible with traditional metal machine closures.
The newly designed closure for the latest DEK Infinity and Horizon models helps to change the traditional perception of the look and style of this type of machine within a manufacturing area.
This is achieved with a sculptural shape using ABS and embracing the latest twin sheet, pressure forming technology which delivers parts that have the appearance of injection moulding components.
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Vandal-proof projector mount released
Industrial Design Consultancy (IDC), was called on by Steljes to develop a secure, vandal-proof projector mount and a sturdy step for children that would make a whiteboard more user-friendly
Novel bridge design sets sail on Queen Mary II
As part of the fitting out of the new prestigious Cunard cruise ship the Queen Mary II, Industrial Design Consultancy has used designed a 21st century bridging system
Drive design cuts assembly costs
The job of an industrial design company is often to challenge traditional thinking and existing design methodology
An important benefit is that the cost of thermoforming tools are comparatively inexpensive, thereby reducing cost and ABS thermoplastic is an ideal material for this type of teletronic application: it is lightweight, tough, resilient, with a good surface finish.
Furthermore, the moulding process allowed complex shapes to be created within the sculptured form which would have been difficult with sheet steel, clearly a much heavier alternative, or fibre glass, a much slower manufacturing process.
By double skinning the housing the required strength was achieved, weight reduced, assembly time cut and machine access for servicing was improved with panels opening in a gull wing movement.
Machine cooling was also enhanced - an important feature with machines working faster creating higher internal temperatures.
The new housing also contributes to reducing machine noise, an important Health and Safety at work consideration.
IDC worked closely with the design team at DEK producing initially a concept housing design and all the stages right through to the first prototype within just four months.
The reaction from the market to the new machine ranges has been very positive according to DEK with an increase in production enabling the company to leap-frog competition and break into a new customer base.
The latest DEK range has also received recognition with an important award from the Apex Exhibition in the United States.
The Vision Awards are presented annually by SMT Magazine in recognition of innovation in surface mount technology.
The award judged by an independent panel of distinguished experts from hundreds of global entries.
IDC has over 30 years experience of providing a range of services including styling, product design, engineering and innovation, through to model making, prototype development, manufacturing liaison and project management.
The company's objective is to design products to make you money.
A radical new closure for a range of pcb printing machines, developed by industrial design specialists Industrial Design Consultancy (IDC), uses a non traditional material and the latest processing technology, to deliver important benefits to the manufacturer, as well as providing an attractive and functional appearance for the end user.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 29 September 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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UK design companies target the Chinese market
The China Design Taskforce has been set up by the UKTI with the sole purpose of helping the most talented British design consultancies win business in China
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IDC was tasked with the rapid development of a new product that harnessed all the advantages of Specac's new technology, without the weighty costs associated with injection moulding tooling
The new closure design for DEK Printing Machines in Weymouth, Dorset, recognises the increasing importance, at the OEM level, of synegising the appearance of groups of machines within a production area to achieve a unified image.
The IDC design not only achieves this objective, but also delivers substantial cost reductions as well as easing and speeding assembly time.
It also allows integration of other machine functions not possible with traditional metal machine closures.
The newly designed closure for the latest DEK Infinity and Horizon models helps to change the traditional perception of the look and style of this type of machine within a manufacturing area.
This is achieved with a sculptural shape using ABS and embracing the latest twin sheet, pressure forming technology which delivers parts that have the appearance of injection moulding components.
Further reading
Vandal-proof projector mount released
Industrial Design Consultancy (IDC), was called on by Steljes to develop a secure, vandal-proof projector mount and a sturdy step for children that would make a whiteboard more user-friendly
Novel bridge design sets sail on Queen Mary II
As part of the fitting out of the new prestigious Cunard cruise ship the Queen Mary II, Industrial Design Consultancy has used designed a 21st century bridging system
Drive design cuts assembly costs
The job of an industrial design company is often to challenge traditional thinking and existing design methodology
An important benefit is that the cost of thermoforming tools are comparatively inexpensive, thereby reducing cost and ABS thermoplastic is an ideal material for this type of teletronic application: it is lightweight, tough, resilient, with a good surface finish.
Furthermore, the moulding process allowed complex shapes to be created within the sculptured form which would have been difficult with sheet steel, clearly a much heavier alternative, or fibre glass, a much slower manufacturing process.
By double skinning the housing the required strength was achieved, weight reduced, assembly time cut and machine access for servicing was improved with panels opening in a gull wing movement.
Machine cooling was also enhanced - an important feature with machines working faster creating higher internal temperatures.
The new housing also contributes to reducing machine noise, an important Health and Safety at work consideration.
IDC worked closely with the design team at DEK producing initially a concept housing design and all the stages right through to the first prototype within just four months.
The reaction from the market to the new machine ranges has been very positive according to DEK with an increase in production enabling the company to leap-frog competition and break into a new customer base.
The latest DEK range has also received recognition with an important award from the Apex Exhibition in the United States.
The Vision Awards are presented annually by SMT Magazine in recognition of innovation in surface mount technology.
The award judged by an independent panel of distinguished experts from hundreds of global entries.
IDC has over 30 years experience of providing a range of services including styling, product design, engineering and innovation, through to model making, prototype development, manufacturing liaison and project management.
The company's objective is to design products to make you money.
Consultancy's radical new PCB print machine part
A radical new closure for a range of pcb printing machines, developed by industrial design specialists IDC, uses a non traditional material and the latest processing technology
A radical new closure for a range of pcb printing machines, developed by industrial design specialists Industrial Design Consultancy (IDC), uses a non traditional material and the latest processing technology, to deliver important benefits to the manufacturer, as well as providing an attractive and functional appearance for the end user.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 29 September 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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UK design companies target the Chinese market
The China Design Taskforce has been set up by the UKTI with the sole purpose of helping the most talented British design consultancies win business in China
Consultants support spectrometer design
IDC was tasked with the rapid development of a new product that harnessed all the advantages of Specac's new technology, without the weighty costs associated with injection moulding tooling
The new closure design for DEK Printing Machines in Weymouth, Dorset, recognises the increasing importance, at the OEM level, of synegising the appearance of groups of machines within a production area to achieve a unified image.
The IDC design not only achieves this objective, but also delivers substantial cost reductions as well as easing and speeding assembly time.
It also allows integration of other machine functions not possible with traditional metal machine closures.
The newly designed closure for the latest DEK Infinity and Horizon models helps to change the traditional perception of the look and style of this type of machine within a manufacturing area.
This is achieved with a sculptural shape using ABS and embracing the latest twin sheet, pressure forming technology which delivers parts that have the appearance of injection moulding components.
Further reading
Vandal-proof projector mount released
Industrial Design Consultancy (IDC), was called on by Steljes to develop a secure, vandal-proof projector mount and a sturdy step for children that would make a whiteboard more user-friendly
Novel bridge design sets sail on Queen Mary II
As part of the fitting out of the new prestigious Cunard cruise ship the Queen Mary II, Industrial Design Consultancy has used designed a 21st century bridging system
Drive design cuts assembly costs
The job of an industrial design company is often to challenge traditional thinking and existing design methodology
An important benefit is that the cost of thermoforming tools are comparatively inexpensive, thereby reducing cost and ABS thermoplastic is an ideal material for this type of teletronic application: it is lightweight, tough, resilient, with a good surface finish.
Furthermore, the moulding process allowed complex shapes to be created within the sculptured form which would have been difficult with sheet steel, clearly a much heavier alternative, or fibre glass, a much slower manufacturing process.
By double skinning the housing the required strength was achieved, weight reduced, assembly time cut and machine access for servicing was improved with panels opening in a gull wing movement.
Machine cooling was also enhanced - an important feature with machines working faster creating higher internal temperatures.
The new housing also contributes to reducing machine noise, an important Health and Safety at work consideration.
IDC worked closely with the design team at DEK producing initially a concept housing design and all the stages right through to the first prototype within just four months.
The reaction from the market to the new machine ranges has been very positive according to DEK with an increase in production enabling the company to leap-frog competition and break into a new customer base.
The latest DEK range has also received recognition with an important award from the Apex Exhibition in the United States.
The Vision Awards are presented annually by SMT Magazine in recognition of innovation in surface mount technology.
The award judged by an independent panel of distinguished experts from hundreds of global entries.
IDC has over 30 years experience of providing a range of services including styling, product design, engineering and innovation, through to model making, prototype development, manufacturing liaison and project management.
The company's objective is to design products to make you money.
A radical new closure for a range of pcb printing machines, developed by industrial design specialists Industrial Design Consultancy (IDC), uses a non traditional material and the latest processing technology, to deliver important benefits to the manufacturer, as well as providing an attractive and functional appearance for the end user.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 29 September 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
UK design companies target the Chinese market
The China Design Taskforce has been set up by the UKTI with the sole purpose of helping the most talented British design consultancies win business in China
Consultants support spectrometer design
IDC was tasked with the rapid development of a new product that harnessed all the advantages of Specac's new technology, without the weighty costs associated with injection moulding tooling
The new closure design for DEK Printing Machines in Weymouth, Dorset, recognises the increasing importance, at the OEM level, of synegising the appearance of groups of machines within a production area to achieve a unified image.
The IDC design not only achieves this objective, but also delivers substantial cost reductions as well as easing and speeding assembly time.
It also allows integration of other machine functions not possible with traditional metal machine closures.
The newly designed closure for the latest DEK Infinity and Horizon models helps to change the traditional perception of the look and style of this type of machine within a manufacturing area.
This is achieved with a sculptural shape using ABS and embracing the latest twin sheet, pressure forming technology which delivers parts that have the appearance of injection moulding components.
Further reading
Vandal-proof projector mount released
Industrial Design Consultancy (IDC), was called on by Steljes to develop a secure, vandal-proof projector mount and a sturdy step for children that would make a whiteboard more user-friendly
Novel bridge design sets sail on Queen Mary II
As part of the fitting out of the new prestigious Cunard cruise ship the Queen Mary II, Industrial Design Consultancy has used designed a 21st century bridging system
Drive design cuts assembly costs
The job of an industrial design company is often to challenge traditional thinking and existing design methodology
An important benefit is that the cost of thermoforming tools are comparatively inexpensive, thereby reducing cost and ABS thermoplastic is an ideal material for this type of teletronic application: it is lightweight, tough, resilient, with a good surface finish.
Furthermore, the moulding process allowed complex shapes to be created within the sculptured form which would have been difficult with sheet steel, clearly a much heavier alternative, or fibre glass, a much slower manufacturing process.
By double skinning the housing the required strength was achieved, weight reduced, assembly time cut and machine access for servicing was improved with panels opening in a gull wing movement.
Machine cooling was also enhanced - an important feature with machines working faster creating higher internal temperatures.
The new housing also contributes to reducing machine noise, an important Health and Safety at work consideration.
IDC worked closely with the design team at DEK producing initially a concept housing design and all the stages right through to the first prototype within just four months.
The reaction from the market to the new machine ranges has been very positive according to DEK with an increase in production enabling the company to leap-frog competition and break into a new customer base.
The latest DEK range has also received recognition with an important award from the Apex Exhibition in the United States.
The Vision Awards are presented annually by SMT Magazine in recognition of innovation in surface mount technology.
The award judged by an independent panel of distinguished experts from hundreds of global entries.
IDC has over 30 years experience of providing a range of services including styling, product design, engineering and innovation, through to model making, prototype development, manufacturing liaison and project management.
The company's objective is to design products to make you money.
Industrial designers with an impressive skill base
Designsolutions currently comprises a team of six industrial designers with an impressive skill base and vision that is already proving very attractive to a variety of clients
Open your mind, then fill it with this... A long time ago at the turn of the Millennium a crack team of designers and associated enlightened minds saw the world was an ugly place and came together to make it beautiful again... By challenging the mediocrity of the proletariat drones, they imparted products with emotion and character.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 2 February 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Two senior appointments aim for growth at AME
Rapidly expanding AME Product Development Solutions has made two senior appointments aimed at boosting the company's growth
They made a difference ...where were you?
Designsolutions comprises an enigmatic bunch of guys - off the wall, yes (as their mission statement implies!) - but very focussed.
In today's world of new technologies and concurrent co-development the Designsolutions team is striving to achieve the ultimate in quality.
Not just quality of product and service - but Quality of Thinking which they firmly believe equals Successful Design.
'It is our belief that, as designers, we are the storytellers of product realisation - but in order to create our magic we need to intimately understand the customers and end-users, their needs, motivations and aspirations in order to suggest product solutions.
Further reading
Design consultancy expands in three dimensions
AME Design Solutions, the design consultancy division of AME Product Development Solutions has added a Thermojet solid object 3D printing equipment to its studios
New Business Development Manager for design team
AME Productdevelopmentsolutions is now preparing for future growth by employing a new Business Development Manager for the Designsolutions team, Andy Barnett
Designers shortlisted at plastics awards
AME Productdevelopmentsolutions was short listed as one of six finalists from over 70 applicants in the Product Design of the Year category at this year's prestigious PIA Awards
By creating active alliances and introducing new collaborative ways of working, where the procurement process is geared toward key partnership rather than competitive tender, not only can we achieve better designs, but also reduce timescales, increase understanding and manage risk.' These are the thoughts of Chris Gurr, Designsolutions' head of design.
Chris sees his role as primarily concerned with developing a design consultancy that is consumer-led, based on solid management principles and integrated into mutually beneficial partnerships.
His vision is of cohesion with product design, embodied in the Product Realisation Plan (PRP) - an innovative approach to the product development process, unique to AME.
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3G Project Project Manager (3G Rollouts)Turkey
We are currently looking for an experienced Project Manager for a 6 month contract in Turkey. Applicants must have extensive experience working on 3G Roll-out Projects in the EU and have worked for some recognisable Telecoms companies in the past....
This product realization plan has been specifically developed by AME to coordinate its comprehensive skill base.
By operating a unique 'gated' product development framework it enables clients to have full involvement in every development decision.
Offering all of these disciplines in an environment where they can run concurrently gives Designsolutions a considerable advantage over traditional design consultancies.
Initially working with three seats of the well-respected Pro-E CAD system as its main design tool, the division quickly established itself and began to enhance the existing reputation of AME - offering consistent high quality products and services.
However, the team recognised that there was an element of repetition in their work that was extending the whole design process.
'In many companies design can be the slow link in the product development chain,' comments Paul Howell, managing director.
'To avoid this we decided to develop a 'rapid design' approach to industrial design by bringing in techniques from AME's Prototypesolutions division, i.e achieving fast time to market by maximising resources.' DesignSolutions realised this by upgrading its CAD capability to include a complete Pro-Engineer Industrial Design Module, which incorporates CDRS, Pro-3D paint and advanced photo render.
'From conception to production there is now a continual use of the same data', explains Chris Gurr.
'Because the data is intrinsically linked throughout it gives continuity and can therefore make significant savings on time to market as well as cost.' Designsolutions currently comprises a team of six industrial designers with an impressive skill base and vision that is already proving very attractive to a variety of clients.
Between them they have experience of working for a diverse range of well-known clients.
As well as product design they have also driven packaging design and graphic design projects - and are looking to expand further into all these areas.
Designsolutions is capable of delivering a total 'design for manufacture' service with an emphasis on high levels of flair and creativity and driven by an exceptionally original and progressive Quality of Thought.
Open your mind, then fill it with this... A long time ago at the turn of the Millennium a crack team of designers and associated enlightened minds saw the world was an ugly place and came together to make it beautiful again... By challenging the mediocrity of the proletariat drones, they imparted products with emotion and character.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 2 February 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Startup moves into top ten
Recent figures published by Design Week position AME within the top 10 UK product design consultancies
Two senior appointments aim for growth at AME
Rapidly expanding AME Product Development Solutions has made two senior appointments aimed at boosting the company's growth
They made a difference ...where were you?
Designsolutions comprises an enigmatic bunch of guys - off the wall, yes (as their mission statement implies!) - but very focussed.
In today's world of new technologies and concurrent co-development the Designsolutions team is striving to achieve the ultimate in quality.
Not just quality of product and service - but Quality of Thinking which they firmly believe equals Successful Design.
'It is our belief that, as designers, we are the storytellers of product realisation - but in order to create our magic we need to intimately understand the customers and end-users, their needs, motivations and aspirations in order to suggest product solutions.
Further reading
Design consultancy expands in three dimensions
AME Design Solutions, the design consultancy division of AME Product Development Solutions has added a Thermojet solid object 3D printing equipment to its studios
New Business Development Manager for design team
AME Productdevelopmentsolutions is now preparing for future growth by employing a new Business Development Manager for the Designsolutions team, Andy Barnett
Designers shortlisted at plastics awards
AME Productdevelopmentsolutions was short listed as one of six finalists from over 70 applicants in the Product Design of the Year category at this year's prestigious PIA Awards
By creating active alliances and introducing new collaborative ways of working, where the procurement process is geared toward key partnership rather than competitive tender, not only can we achieve better designs, but also reduce timescales, increase understanding and manage risk.' These are the thoughts of Chris Gurr, Designsolutions' head of design.
Chris sees his role as primarily concerned with developing a design consultancy that is consumer-led, based on solid management principles and integrated into mutually beneficial partnerships.
His vision is of cohesion with product design, embodied in the Product Realisation Plan (PRP) - an innovative approach to the product development process, unique to AME.
Latest job opportunities
3G Project Project Manager (3G Rollouts)Turkey
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We are currently looking for an experienced Project Manager for a 6 month contract in Turkey. Applicants must have extensive experience working on 3G Roll-out Projects in the EU and have worked for some recognisable Telecoms companies in the past....
This product realization plan has been specifically developed by AME to coordinate its comprehensive skill base.
By operating a unique 'gated' product development framework it enables clients to have full involvement in every development decision.
Offering all of these disciplines in an environment where they can run concurrently gives Designsolutions a considerable advantage over traditional design consultancies.
Initially working with three seats of the well-respected Pro-E CAD system as its main design tool, the division quickly established itself and began to enhance the existing reputation of AME - offering consistent high quality products and services.
However, the team recognised that there was an element of repetition in their work that was extending the whole design process.
'In many companies design can be the slow link in the product development chain,' comments Paul Howell, managing director.
'To avoid this we decided to develop a 'rapid design' approach to industrial design by bringing in techniques from AME's Prototypesolutions division, i.e achieving fast time to market by maximising resources.' DesignSolutions realised this by upgrading its CAD capability to include a complete Pro-Engineer Industrial Design Module, which incorporates CDRS, Pro-3D paint and advanced photo render.
'From conception to production there is now a continual use of the same data', explains Chris Gurr.
'Because the data is intrinsically linked throughout it gives continuity and can therefore make significant savings on time to market as well as cost.' Designsolutions currently comprises a team of six industrial designers with an impressive skill base and vision that is already proving very attractive to a variety of clients.
Between them they have experience of working for a diverse range of well-known clients.
As well as product design they have also driven packaging design and graphic design projects - and are looking to expand further into all these areas.
Designsolutions is capable of delivering a total 'design for manufacture' service with an emphasis on high levels of flair and creativity and driven by an exceptionally original and progressive Quality of Thought.
Designers shortlisted at plastics awards
AME Productdevelopmentsolutions was short listed as one of six finalists from over 70 applicants in the Product Design of the Year category at this year's prestigious PIA Awards
AME Productdevelopmentsolutions was delighted to be attending this year's prestigious PIA Awards at the London Hilton Hotel on 16th May. Not only did the event coincide with the first anniversary of its enigmatic Designsolutions team, but AME had also been selected as one of the elite finalists for product design of the Year.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 24 May 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Plastics Industry Awards (PIA) is the industry's first awards initiative to successfully recognize and celebrate achievements in the UK plastics industry.
The awards are divided into four main categories; supplier, processor, product and people - thus representing all facets of the industry.
AME was short listed as one of six finalists from over 70 applicants in the Product Design of the Year category.
This award aims to identify the most innovative plastics product and/or product design.
The entries were judged on various criteria including; material selection, ergonomics, aesthetics, fitness for purpose, design for manufacture, speed to market, market reception and design for sustainability.
The product for which AME was selected is a Chisel Scabbard designed on behalf of Record Tools for the DIY market.
What made this project award winning material was Designsolutions innovative interpretation of the brief.
The scabbard, although complex in design, is in essence a simple and effective product, which incorporates a number of value adding features including re-usable 'packaging', which made it particularly attractive to the target market.
By working with AME to produce an end-to-end solution for their packaging problem, Record Tools actually achieved far more than they originally anticipated with pre-Christmas sales surpassing all expectations.
'One year on and the Designsolutions team has achieved a great deal,' comments Chris Gurr, head of design.
'Whilst building up our client portfolio we've also designed the company website and developed AME's corporate image.
Being nominated as a finalist at The Plastics Industry Awards has definitely put the icing on the cake for us!'
AME Productdevelopmentsolutions was delighted to be attending this year's prestigious PIA Awards at the London Hilton Hotel on 16th May. Not only did the event coincide with the first anniversary of its enigmatic Designsolutions team, but AME had also been selected as one of the elite finalists for product design of the Year.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 24 May 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Plastics Industry Awards (PIA) is the industry's first awards initiative to successfully recognize and celebrate achievements in the UK plastics industry.
The awards are divided into four main categories; supplier, processor, product and people - thus representing all facets of the industry.
AME was short listed as one of six finalists from over 70 applicants in the Product Design of the Year category.
This award aims to identify the most innovative plastics product and/or product design.
The entries were judged on various criteria including; material selection, ergonomics, aesthetics, fitness for purpose, design for manufacture, speed to market, market reception and design for sustainability.
The product for which AME was selected is a Chisel Scabbard designed on behalf of Record Tools for the DIY market.
What made this project award winning material was Designsolutions innovative interpretation of the brief.
The scabbard, although complex in design, is in essence a simple and effective product, which incorporates a number of value adding features including re-usable 'packaging', which made it particularly attractive to the target market.
By working with AME to produce an end-to-end solution for their packaging problem, Record Tools actually achieved far more than they originally anticipated with pre-Christmas sales surpassing all expectations.
'One year on and the Designsolutions team has achieved a great deal,' comments Chris Gurr, head of design.
'Whilst building up our client portfolio we've also designed the company website and developed AME's corporate image.
Being nominated as a finalist at The Plastics Industry Awards has definitely put the icing on the cake for us!'
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