The final product consists of two ultrasonically welded membranes made of TPU-sealed nylon fabric. Built-in valves allow for targeted inflation of the vest. The whole development results in a safe and personalized system, as light as air.
Inflatable products, so-called 'inflatables', are already a field of application that has been researched for many years, also in connection with CNC machines. However, the combination with an ultrasonic welder enables much higher speeds and stronger welds than known from previous setups.
The entire approach to the project was strongly characterized by research and exploration. In cooperation with Telsonic GmbH, a Swiss manufacturer of ultrasonic welding equipment, it was possible to design an ideal system for this purpose.
Based on self-determined body measurements, the personal assistive product can be designed by the user. A CNC-controlled ultrasonic welding unit seals the two textiles materially cohesive. This enables individual adaptation to the user as well as demand-oriented production with minimal energy consumption.
A large part of the work involved technical development. After the successful implementation of the welding device, a large number of parameters and materials had to be tested in order to achieve optimal welding results. Different welding probes and welding amplitudes were also tested. All these results were recorded in detail in the bachelor thesis. The welding of foils on a 3-axis linear system using ultrasonic also represented a milestone that had hardly been explored before, as ultrasonic welding is mainly used for spot welds.
The final product consists of two ultrasonically welded membranes made of TPU-sealed nylon fabric. Built-in valves allow for targeted inflation of the vest. The whole development results in a safe and personalized system, as light as air.
Inflatable products, so-called 'inflatables', are already a field of application that has been researched for many years, also in connection with CNC machines. However, the combination with an ultrasonic welder enables much higher speeds and stronger welds than known from previous setups.
The entire approach to the project was strongly characterized by research and exploration. In cooperation with Telsonic GmbH, a Swiss manufacturer of ultrasonic welding equipment, it was possible to design an ideal system for this purpose.
Based on self-determined body measurements, the personal assistive product can be designed by the user. A CNC-controlled ultrasonic welding unit seals the two textiles materially cohesive. This enables individual adaptation to the user as well as demand-oriented production with minimal energy consumption.
A large part of the work involved technical development. After the successful implementation of the welding device, a large number of parameters and materials had to be tested in order to achieve optimal welding results. Different welding probes and welding amplitudes were also tested. All these results were recorded in detail in the bachelor thesis. The welding of foils on a 3-axis linear system using ultrasonic also represented a milestone that had hardly been explored before, as ultrasonic welding is mainly used for spot welds.
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I'm a product designer and creative technologist living and working in Berlin. With a strong focus on Industrial Design and Visualisations, I bring a unique and holistic approach to crafting meaningful products at the intersection of design, technology, and culture. My work revolves around converging technology, materials, and their social impact, driving innovation through the development of new processes and systems.
I am open to freelance work and collaborations in various design tasks. For information or inquiries don’t hesitate to get in touch:
WORK EXPERIENCE
WertelOberfell, Berlin
(product design internship & freelance)
studio 7.5, Berlin
(product design internship)
OTH Regensburg
(student assistant, print media)
Büro Müller-Rieger, Munich
(exhibition design internship)
STUDIES
Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin
(M.A. Product Design)
University of Applied Sciences Regensburg
(B.A. Industrial Design)
EXHIBITIONS
2023 Rundgang, Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin
2023 Talents – Masters of the Future, HWK Munich
2022 German Design Graduates, Schloss Pillnitz Dresden
2022 Rundgang, Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin
2022 Long Night of Sciences, FU Berlin
2022 Digital:Sovereignty Design Fair, Weizenbaum Institute Berlin
2020 Superfast Design Festival by bno, Amsterdam
2019 7 Year Itch, Kunst- und Gewerbeverein Regensburg
2019 pop–up store "habenwill", Degginger Regensburg
2018 Handwerk + Form 2018, werkraum Bregenzerwald, Austria
I'm a product designer and creative technologist living and working in Berlin. With a strong focus on Industrial Design and Visualisations, I bring a unique and holistic approach to crafting meaningful products at the intersection of design, technology, and culture. My work revolves around converging technology, materials, and their social impact, driving innovation through the development of new processes and systems.
I am open to freelance work and collaborations in various design tasks. For information or inquiries don’t hesitate to get in touch:
WORK EXPERIENCE
WertelOberfell, Berlin
(product design internship & freelance)
studio 7.5, Berlin
(product design internship)
OTH Regensburg
(student assistant, print media)
Büro Müller-Rieger, Munich
(exhibition design internship)
STUDIES
Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin
(M.A. Product Design)
University of Applied Sciences Regensburg
(B.A. Industrial Design)
EXHIBITIONS
2023 Rundgang, Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin
2023 Talents – Masters of the Future, HWK Munich
2022 German Design Graduates, Schloss Pillnitz Dresden
2022 Rundgang, Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin
2022 Long Night of Sciences, FU Berlin
2022 Digital:Sovereignty Design Fair, Weizenbaum Institute Berlin
2020 Superfast Design Festival by bno, Amsterdam
2019 7 Year Itch, Kunst- und Gewerbeverein Regensburg
2019 pop–up store "habenwill", Degginger Regensburg
2018 Handwerk + Form 2018, werkraum Bregenzerwald, Austria