Belron Technical
Challenge
Belron Technical, operating well-known brands such as AUTOGLASS® (UK) and CARGLASS® faced increasing numbers of windscreens fitted with adhesive. These require considerable physical strength to cut out which risks injury and damage to the vehicle. Belron’s internal R&D asked PDD to investigate this and develop a new tool that would reduce physical effort, minimise the risks and improve damage process control.
Approach
PDD’s team of researchers, designers and ergonomists completed field research across Europe with Belron to fully understand removal scenarios and current methods and tools.
Initial proof of principle models were validated by PDD and Belron Technical. Following this, PDD developed the final design, produced prototypes for field trials and then sourced tooling, manufacture and assembly from the Far East.
Result
Belron Technical believes this innovation in windscreen removal will help to reduce the physical effort required by its fitters, speed up the removal process and reduce the potential for vehicle damage.
Client's Comments
"PDD fully understands the nature of our business. It has identified a number of innovative opportunities, from natural technical evolvement to truly blue-sky ideas that will revolutionise future business. PDD is our first port of call for any problem."
Chris Davies, Innovation Manager
