On behalf of BerlinGreen, we developed a complete redesign to enable production of GreenBox components using machine manufacturing processes such as injection molding or extrusion, to optimize the assembly costs of this handmade product. The idea was to maintain the characteristic wooden look by still including significantly sized wood components. However, we found that plastic... View Article
The company Rhino manufactures transport boxes for cargo bikes of different bicycle manufacturers. Length and connectors to the bicycle frames vary, however, from manufacturer to manufacturer. There also are different box models for each individual bicycle frame, which differ in dimensions, features and finish, as for instance an optional drawer. Therefore, it is necessary to... View Article
For this watering system we designed production-ready housing. It has sensors that measure the moisture of the soil and can therefore release exactly the right amount of water required. This way, water can be saved in sustainable and automated fashion, especially in areas where water is scarce. The housing contains the electronics, a valve, a... View Article
For Sopat, we developed the design and mechanical aspects of the casing for this sonde that measures particle size distributions in potentially explosive atmospheres. We also assumed communication with suppliers for the integration of the standard components and additional ones developed by external companies, such as the optical system consisting of optical fibers or an... View Article
Advanced technologies may support us protecting the cultural heritage. Therefor it is necessary to develop it into interdisciplinary tools which can be operated also by persons of less affinity for the new virtual world. ArtGuardian is the new virtual Guard for important artworks. The system combines easily manageable real world sensors with software intuitively to... View Article
RFKombiscan is a high precision optical measurement device that delivers instant Information about the contamination of food if it is edible and how long it will remain edible under certain conditions. This replaces the necessity for the food industry to engage scientific Institutions to analyze samples and allows to test a greater amount of products.... View Article
Cursorcat is an innovative computer input device to adjust any parameter on the Graphical User Interface with a professional control knob. It drastically improves usability and flexibility in comparison to current hardware controllers such as midi controllers or jog dials.
This control module for indoor, connecting and bathroom doors in rail vehicles distinguishes itself for example through a new tilt sensor that controls door behavior via door motor control and thereby perfectly adjusts the door according to the wagon’s tilt while in curves. To allow for detailed and precise meter-reading and adjustment regarding parameters such... View Article
Recycling is not popular! Our contribution to the design contest “Trenntmöbel” is intended to motivate recycling in a humorous way. The competition „Trenntmöbel“ set the goal to design a recycling system for households. Our work was honored with the second placement of the official jury and the second place voted by the public. A working... View Article
