Prototype workshop

– where the product arises to completion

Creator’s prototype workshop is an important hub in the development process. This is where we get answers to our questions and our customer’s questions. This is where ideas become solid and functions are tested and evaluated.

Scrutinizing our prototypes is like passing them through the tiny eye of a needle – and when the product finally comes out on the other side, we can ensure our customers that it is well-equipped for all possible types of wear and tear in its intended environment. Here, creativity is allowed full reign. And it is here where dreams about the perfect design or function can be brought to life.

The broad expertise bubbling behind Creator’s walls is efficiently utilized. Projects rely on good communication between everyone involved – between our customers, engineers, mechanical engineers and the prototype workshop.

”Our well-assembled prototype technician team consists of a wide variety of experience in areas such as oil rig maintenance, complex motors, large scale construction and operating a large variety of industrial machines, says Stig Pommer, Prototype Technician at Creator.

Why our prototypes succeed

All-encompassing long-term exhaustion, frequently administered beatings and merciless exposure to extreme temperatures perhaps illustrates the dark deeds performed in a torture chamber - when in fact, it describes very well what transpires in Creator’s test lab and prototype workshop.

Perhaps this description seems brutal, but Creator is conscientious in allowing only the best suitable products leave the prototype workshop. Nothing is left to chance. All the necessary technology and competence required to simulate any conceivable causes of daily wear and tear are found here.

Functional prototypes can be created to test and evaluate critical functions and long-term endurance, where other types of prototypes can be created to visualize form and design.

Functional prototypes take only functionality into consideration. Testing leads to a step-by-step identification of any weaknesses in design, electronics and mechanics. These prototypes can be created in different types of material, the most common being plastic, steel and other metals, ceramics, wood and ureol.

Creator custom builds the machines that will perform the prototype tests. Much ingenuity and resourcefulness is required to adapt these machines to correctly exert the desired amount of force. Testing conditions simulate reality as much as possible, though excessive force may also be applied to simulate worst case scenarios.

Creator’s long experience and extensive knowledge comes to great benefit here. How can we imitate an injection moulded plastic component with advanced snap-able qualities or flexibility in a prototype component? We usually have the resources to create such items within our own walls, but we do not hesitate to consult in any of our trusted expert networks if aid is required.

The prototype workshop is involved as early as the brainstorming stage to aid in selecting the best ideas together with the customer.

An illustrative example of this was when designing SCA’s Performance paper dispenser series. Because the product was designed for use in workshops and hospitals, many parameters regarding wear and tear were taken into consideration. Many components were tested, and one of the machines tested the cutting teeth strength by simulating long term around-the-clock paper dispensing.

Internationally leading products like Speedglas welding helmets, game consoles, mobile cranes and high technology surge arrestors have been tested at the prototype workshop and developed to completion there.

Like icing on a cake, we manufacture and assemble complete products in smaller series. These products became a zero-series or a finished product.

What our prototype technicians think

A well-assembled development team is what lies behind the entire development process. Many areas of expertise are blended together to achieve the best results.

The broad range of expertise that we have at our disposal is utilized as soon as the chance arises. Projects require good communication between all members involved: our customers, engineers, mechanics designers and prototype technicians.

“Our prototype technician team has a wide variety of valuable experience within areas such as: oil rig maintenance, complex motors, large-scale construction and various industrial machines,” says Prototype Technician Stig Pommer.

Each member operates several different machines and contributes with expertise in many areas when creating prototypes. Years of experience leads to valuable input in our product development projects.

Stig functions as a link that fuses engineers, designers and prototype technicians together in a project. Gathering in frequent meetings is essential in facilitating communication. It serves as a means to define and clarify each team member’s responsibilities.

”We very seldom have communication problems between us. Good communication is essential for achieving a work environment where qualities such as creativity, innovative thinking and flexibility are vital for success.” says Stig.