industrial designer to develop a passive (non-electric) dehumidifier for residential use, designed specifically for low-cost mass manufacturing. Ended

About the job

Portable moisture absorber using calcium chloride/silica gel (1l capacity)
Refillable/reusable design.
Minimalist, premium aesthetic ( I already have an idea on mind) and I can provide examples of the kind of product. ( same function, different designs)
Two or three-part assembly: main container + lid/grid system + base to support the calcium replacement,
Critical Manufacturing Requirements (DFM):

Primary process: Injection molding (open to rotomolding for outer shell if reduces cost)
No screws: Snap-fit assembly only
Straight pull direction: No undercuts or side-actions to keep mold cost under $20,000 USD

Ventilation: Integrated grille pattern (not post-machined)
Material: PP or ABS, UV-stabilized
Target Production:

First run: 5,000-10,000 units
Target unit cost at volume:
Portable moisture absorber using calcium chloride/silica gel (1l capacity)
Refillable/reusable design.
Minimalist, premium aesthetic ( I already have an idea on mind) and I can provide examples of the kind of product. ( same function, different designs)
Two or three-part assembly: main container + lid/grid system + base to support the calcium replacement,
Critical Manufacturing Requirements (DFM):

Primary process: Injection molding (open to rotomolding for outer shell if reduces cost)
No screws: Snap-fit assembly only
Straight pull direction: No undercuts or side-actions to keep mold cost under $20,000 USD

Ventilation: Integrated grille pattern (not post-machined)
Material: PP or ABS, UV-stabilized
Target Production:

First run: 5,000-10,000 units
Target unit cost at volume:
Portable moisture absorber using calcium chloride/silica gel (1l capacity)
Refillable/reusable design.
Minimalist, premium aesthetic ( I already have an idea on mind) and I can provide examples of the kind of product. ( same function, different designs)
Two or three-part assembly: main container + lid/grid system + base to support the calcium replacement,
Critical Manufacturing Requirements (D... read more
Portable moisture absorber using calcium chloride/silica gel (1l capacity)
Refillable/reusable design.
Minimalist, premium aesthetic ( I already have an idea on mind) and I can provide examples of the kind of product. ( same function, different designs)
Two or three-part assembly: main container + lid/grid system + base to support the calcium replacement,
Critical Manufacturing Requirements (DFM):

Primary process: Injection molding (open to rotomolding for outer shell if reduces cost)
No screws: Snap-fit assembly only
Straight pull direction: No undercuts or side-actions to keep mold cost under $20,000 USD

Ventilation: Integrated grille pattern (not post-machined)
Material: PP or ABS, UV-stabilized
Target Production:

First run: 5,000-10,000 units
Target unit cost at volume: read less

Things to know

Job location

Remote

Work location

Job skill level

Expert

Skill Level

Job rate

$800

Fixed-rate (USD)

Job type

Part-time

Job type

Job length

Under 1-month

Job duration

Areas of expertise

Bill of Materials (BOM) DFM Design Injection Molding Photorealistic Renders Plastic Part Design STEP Files +3 more

Job categories

Industrial Design Services Product Engineering Services DFM Services Design for Manufacturability (DFM Services) +1 more

Languages

English

Professional working proficiency

Spanish

Elementary proficiency

About the client

Payment ready

Spain (05:37 am)

Posted

Active

Job activity

26 Applicants

2 interviews in progress

8 unanswered invites

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