Latitude E6000
Dell Experience Design Group (EDG) wanted to showcase true materials in their Latitude E6000 series using a solid magnesium frame surrounding the display and base. However, manufacturers kept saying “It can’t be done” and asking to break the frames into multiple parts. So Dell turned to Pump. Working with Dell and their manufacturing partners, we designed a […]
Badger Wheels
Badger Wheels provide mobility for large, rugged Yeti Coolers. Cooler Extras came to Pump with a preliminary design and a wish list of enhancements and features. Ultimately Pump created an adjustable, marine-grade stainless steel system that fits a broad range of cooler sizes. Pump also developed rugged molded wheels, designed for a variety of surfaces and conditions, […]
Badger Handle
Building on the success of their original Badger wheel system, Cooler Extras returned to Pump wanting a handle solution that would allow users to maneuver, and level a cooler when only using a single axle. Pump went through several design iterations, ultimately arriving at a simple, lightweight design from welded aluminum. The Badger handle is as rugged as the […]
Badger Light
The maker of the successful Badger Wheel system, Cooler Extras, was looking for a simple, battery operated light for use inside coolers. The Badger Light is like a refrigerator light for your cooler. Cooler Extras tested a number of existing solutions and was disappointed by the poor battery life, lack of water resistance, and overall poor quality of […]
1U System
Our client enlisted Pump’s engineering services to help design this product for use in data centers and telecom base stations. For reliability reasons, the client required a very simple, redundant thermal solution which would perform even after a fan failure. After evaluating the thermal problem using simulation software, Pump developed the mechanical architecture, and worked closely with […]
Techangle – Electronic Torque Wrench
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
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
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
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
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 […]