![The Snap-on Torque Wrench on a reflective surface.](http://pumpstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/slider52/snap-on-torque-01.jpeg)
![The Snap on Torque Wrench's handle with logo is in focus, while the wrench portion is blurry in the background of the image.](http://pumpstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/slider52/snap-on-torque-02.jpeg)
![A close up of the handle of the Snap-on torque Wrench with the battery cap off.](http://pumpstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/slider52/snap-on-torque-03.jpeg)
![A tear down of the Snap-on torque wrench.](http://pumpstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/slider52/snap-on-torque-04.jpeg)
![A rendering of the Snap-on torque wrench with the handle cut in half to show three batteries and the internal mechanics.](http://pumpstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/slider52/snap-on-torque-05.jpeg)
![The Snap on logo in gray, "Snap-on" with a wrench cut out in the bottom of the S.](https://pumpstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Snap-On-logo.png)
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 design addresses ergonomic concerns with a single-piece over-molded handle. The torque wrench is shaped to keep the technician’s hand from sliding off the end. Pump developed a patent-pending shock-mounted battery compartment, and worked closely with tooling engineers to select specific materials allowing the wrench to survive intense drops and shocks prevalent in a service environment.
Pump worked closely with Snap-On throughout the prototyping, testing, and production process; troubleshooting early problems and developing mechanical and electro-mechanical solutions.
Contributions
- System Architecture
- Concept Development
- Detailed Design
- Testing and Refinement
- Production Ramp-up and support