A European Home Appliance manufacturer wanted to introduce their popular range of vacuum cleaners in India. The manufacturer wanted to localize the features and hence the product for Indian conditions .

Axiom was contracted to develop a understanding of features specific to India market and develop a strategy for localization. This was followed by detailed mechanical design and flow path engineering, system integration, prototype build and product functional testing

Program Highlights

• A blower feature without sacrificing the low noise criteria was identified as a key localization element
  
• Conceptualization of Blower functionality
  
• Feasibility evaluation of including blower function in existing package and layout
  
• Integration of Blower & Suction flow paths
  
• Detailed Design and packaging of Blower
  
• FEA based Flow Studies (CFD) to assess airflow and turbulence
  
• Optimization of Design and validation based on FEA studies to reduce turbulence and noise
  
• Determined best location for thermocouple in product to meet key requirements.
  
• Mock and prototype development
  
• Testing and optimization to meet performance criteria

Results:

This vacuum cleaner range is deployed in most of the high end hotels and hospitals in India

Core Competency Leverage:

Innovation, Design and Prototyping Skills,CAD, CFD, Testing and validation