Case study
Engineering for high-end EV charging station
At WILVO, we believe that engineering and design go hand in hand in creating future-proof innovative solutions. In collaboration with Van Berlo, a leading design firm with a visionary approach, we developed a charging station that meets the unique requirements of the U.S. market while being easily produced on a large scale.
Approach
A cost-effective design
Quiosk ontwikkelde een innovatief zelfbedieningsconcept voor tankstations, laadlocaties en mobiliteitshubs. Het uitgangspunt: een compacte, robuuste en gebruiksvriendelijke automaat die volledig onbemand kan opereren. Om het concept optimaal schaalbaar te maken, zijn zowel de constructie als het productieproces fundamenteel herzien. Dit resulteerde in een efficiëntere opbouw, lagere productiekosten en een ontwerp dat beter aansluit op seriematige productie.
Working closely with the team at Quiosk, we completely revised the product from a Design for Manufacturing (DfM) approach. Not just optimize, but fundamentally improve.
Engineering
Scalable in-house production
Our engineers redesigned the Quiosk's housing and body with a focus on efficiency and reliability. This resulted in:
- A simplified construction with fewer parts
- Improved ease of assembly
- Application of more durable and robust materials
- A modular system that is easily expandable
These optimizations not only made the product stronger, but also more consistent in quality and easier to produce.
Prototyping
Testing in the prototype phase
An essential part of the process was preparing the product for series production by:
- Reduction of the number of parts
- Optimization of the production process
- Standardization of components
Hebben we de kostprijs significant verlaagd en tegelijkertijd de productiecapaciteit verhoogd.
Het modulaire karakter maakt het mogelijk om meerdere Quiosks eenvoudig te koppelen en uit te rollen over verschillende locaties. Daarmee is het concept direct schaalbaar.
Product launch
Scalable and efficient production model
The process consisted of:
- Analysis of the existing design
- Joint brainstorming sessions
- Multiple iterations in prototyping
- Testing for ease of use, reliability and manufacturability
By continuously testing for both engineering and use, we developed a solution that is not only technically sound, but also performs in practice.
Impact
More reliability, lower costs
The redevelopment of the Quiosk has a direct impact on both operator and end user:
- Higher reliability and less downtime
- Longer vending machine life
- Lower operational costs
- Consistent and recognizable brand image
The result is a solution that is not only functionally strong, but also more commercially attractive for large-scale rollout.
Contact us today and find out how WILVO can also be your high-tech partner in cost-efficient production of parts & assemblies and transport solutions in high-mix & low-volume. Do you have a challenge for us? The bigger, the better! Let us think, make and organize. We promise this will make you successful. Our sales team is ready to discuss your specific needs and come up with the best solution together. Together we achieve more.
Result
A scalable and future-proof solution
The collaboration between Quiosk and WILVO Development has resulted in a cost-effective, robust and scalable product that is ready for further growth. A solution that is easier to produce, faster to deploy and better suited to market needs. With the optimized Quiosk, the road is open for further scale-up. The concept is ready to be rolled out more widely, both nationally and internationally.
Collaboration
The collaboration was characterized by short lines of communication, speed and a shared focus on results.
“Thanks to WILVO’s efforts, we were able to make Quiosk not only cheaper, but also a lot more robust, recognizable and user-friendly.”
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Contact us today and find out how WILVO can also be your high-tech partner in cost-efficient production of parts & assemblies and transport solutions in high-mix & low-volume. Do you have a challenge for us? The bigger, the better! Let us think, make and organize. We promise this will make you successful. Our sales team is ready to discuss your specific needs and come up with the best solution together. Together we achieve more.