HEAVY EQUIPMENT - Represents design and prototyping of automated items at large scale.
CNC VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER - As an initiative to attract the small business segment using unbranded machines, this model was redesigned to extend the line of the BFW brand and fit into a budget.
CNC VERTICAL MILLING CENTER - Colour placement maintaining brand identity.
CNC VERTICAL MILLING CENTER - Alternative graphics were tried across different machines keeping the signature red. In addition a rationalizing of information stickering was designed to be used across the range.
DUNKER SOLO - As prerequisite for helicopter safety training, any personnel flying over water were meant to receive training to facilitate a higher chance of survival should ditching occur. This Solo dunker strapped one person within and was pushed underwater. The strapped person was to unbuckle and push the window open to swim up to safety.
DUNKER SOLO - A number of rail concepts were worked on to take the weight of the dunker.
MULTI-PERSON DUNKER - This unit could hold upto three people and an instructor. It specialized in capsizing movement, where personnel had to unbuckle in a position that was upside down. This was part of mandatory training for people who flew over water as part of their job requirements.
BEFORE AND AFTER - The image above illustrates how cladding of the existing MCV 500 improved the company brand image, including highlighting the internal improvements.
VALUE ADDITION - The clever addition of a tool tray into a design feature allowed for one less item to be wheeled around the shop floor, reducing footprint.
IMTEX 2010 - Had on display the final machine, launching the new look for its parent company AMS.