Pre-development of innovative power supply for USM Haller E

Solution / Contribution

In an innovation pre-development project, Helbling analyzed customer requirements and use cases as well as the technical and aesthetic specifications. Solutions were then developed in idea workshops. Helbling outlined these in various concepts and then reviewed their customer benefit with the aid of functional models. Risks and manufacturing costs were evaluated in every development phase and a business case was drawn up. In the development phase, Helbling created a detailed concept, which formed the basis for the electrical, mechanical and optical engineering. The design language of all components was determined by the Helbling team in an integrated industrial design. In the next stage, Helbling assessed potential suppliers, and procured and created prototypes, which were then subject to a series of technical and usability tests. The industrialization phase begins by identifying efficient and viable production methods. This is then followed by a plan of the supply chain, organization of the pilot series and the ramp-up for market launch. For CE certification, Helbling worked closely together with TÜV and at the same time supported certification in non-EU countries. Finally, Helbling defined quality management in coordination with the client and provided support in the market launch and market introduction of the product.

Result / Success

• Harmonized and efficiently supported engineering process across international sites
• Renewed, secured change processes
• Document management and controlled data exchange for test laboratory results and reports