Techangle – Electronic Torque Wrench

The Snap on Torque Wrench's handle with logo is in focus, while the wrench portion is blurry in the background of the image.

Snap-On was with an Austin industrial design firm to completely re-design their TechAngle electronic torque wrench line. Snap-on approached Pump Studios to help interface with the industrial design team, ensuring the design was robust and ergonomic. Pump was tasked with addressing a list of enhancements compiled from user research and Snap-On’s years of experience. The resulting […]

Circuit Fault Indicators

The Smart Grid Solutions Circuit Fault Indicators attached to a black pole.

Smart Grid Solutions approached Pump Studios looking to develop their own proprietary line of circuit fault indicators. Their request was to develop both overhead and underground circuit fault indicators that provide best-in-class functionality and usability. They also needed to be uniquely their own. Pump supported the full design and production process, working closely with the electrical […]

The Phoenix

The PureWine Phoenix, a white, clear, and gold product, standing up on its strawless base.

One of our industrial design business partners asked for Pump’s assistance to help their client, PureWine, evolve their desired product shape of a reusable wine purifier into a manufacturable solution. We were challenged by limited space to incorporate multiple sealing interfaces and a reliable interlock around the internal wine filter cartridge. The goal was to avoid […]

Onnit Fitness Equipment

The Onnit kettle bells product line, in order from smallest to largest from left to right: a howler monkey, a chimpanzee, an orangutan, and a gorilla all placed on a reflective surface.

Onnit, a brand known originally for supplements, came to Pump as they were expanding into fitness equipment. Working with a skilled artist, Onnit developed the visual design for several lines of kettlebells, maces, and accessories. Pump scanned the original sculptures, and worked with manufacturers, and Onnit’s team to ensure the products could be made, and would have […]

MiiR Water Bottle

Miir metal water bottles, from left to right: pink, green, and orange. Each bottle has a little bit of writing at the top and the logo towards the base.

When MiiR first approached Pump Studios, they were working with a local Austin designer to develop their fledgling brand, and an iconic product from which to launch. MiiR relied on Pump for documentation, and manufacturing support throughout the development process. Key to their design, were features not previously seen in a stainless steel water bottle, including a […]

Farmstand – Vertical Garden

A rendering of three of the Farmstands. One is cut in half to show the water and internal tubes.

Lettuce Grow was born out of a desire to make growing your own food available to everyone regardless of space, know-how, or income. The result was the Farmstand, a thoughtfully designed vertical garden growing system. The Farmstand uses 95% less water than a raised bed, needs no soil, and runs on less electricity than a light […]

Ultra-High Precision Frequency Converters

Five of the KCC line of Ultra-High Precision Frequency Converters spread out.

KCC Scientific was already known for their best in class performance and superior electrical design when they first started working with Pump Studios. The packaging for each KCC converter, however, was a mix of materials, methods, off-shelf and custom parts from a variety of different sources. Pump worked closely with KCC to develop a consistent design […]

5288 – Net Tool Optimizer

A rendering of the ixia 5288 – Net Tool Optimizer showing off the front and the back with two of the metal rectangular boxes.

Ixia approached Pump for assistance developing a new high density network monitoring switch. The product had a long list of requirements, including hot-swappable components (e.g. input/output trays, fan modules, and power supplies), broad temperature range with narrow component operating limits, and strict regulatory certification (NEBS Level 1). Pump supported the product throughout the full development […]

HidrateSpark 3

A rendering of the Hidratespark 3, a blue smart water bottle.

Hidrate approached Pump Studios as a rapidly growing startup, looking to improve the performance of their flagship product. The HidrateSpark is a smart water bottle that helps track your water intake and reminds you to stay hydrated. Pump quickly solved quality issues on the HidrateSpark 2.0 with implementation of minor tooling changes, and moved on to […]

Hitch Rack

The Apex hitchrack, locking mount, and apex cooler.

APEX approached Pump to help them craft a cooler mounting system for their rotomolded coolers. APEX wanted a flexible rack solution that allows customers to transport their coolers safely and securely. That way they can focus on making the most out of their outdoor experience and not worrying about their cooler being left unsecured or vulnerable […]