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The intention was to allow traditional ‘pasta shapes’ to be created, for instance; spaghetti, tagliatelle, and lasagne sheets. This needed to be possible via a wide range of foodstuffs with vastly differing properties, from cucumbers to sweet potatoes
My role within this project was to take ownership of the development post-initial POC, and follow it through to production. This initially involved conducting & reviewing all IP risks, and improving performance through multiple prototypes
Initial prototypes required significant improvements in order to achieve functional requirements, whilst maintaining cost parameters
Once the design was approved for tooling, detailed production drawings were produced for vendor reference. This required ongoing consultation, and resulted in a 40+ page document due to the complexity of the product, and large component count
Several off-tool sample stages were needed to refine the functionality of the product. In depth analysis led to various small modifications to numerous parts
Shaft performance , foot sealing, and the stability/movement of the blade carriage within the main body were all key areas of focus throughout the off-tool development
The varying properties of the different food types required substantial testing, and some modifications to ensure performance across the board
The item is now complete & selling in well to the trade. Generally consumers love using the product; it produces outputs that simply wouldn’t be possible via any other means
Although a complex & challenging development, the product outcome offers users the ability to create innovative new dishes. This was achieved through an in-depth understanding of the technical properties, and countless small solutions & improvements