The Foldaway, a foldable crate engineered to meet all requirements of the professional market.
At Artori, product development begins with feasibility. Before moving into design, we evaluate whether a product can be realised in a cost-efficient way. But feasibility alone is not enough. We also assess whether the product aligns with the expectations, needs and user experience of the end user. Understanding and prioritising these needs is essential and highly valuable.
So how do we translate our clients’ requirements into a tangible end product?
And how do we ensure that a solution is both cost-efficient and contributes to a more sustainable future?
The Foldaway, a foldable crate engineered to meet all requirements of the professional market.
We illustrate this process in a series of articles using a product we recently developed: the Foldaway. This innovative plastic foldable crate was designed for Didak Injection. The Grobbendonk-based company, a specialist in plastic injection moulding, wanted to bring a foldable crate to the market that would outperform existing solutions on all key requirements for the professional sector:
- Transporting as many goods as possible per crate
- Minimising storage space
- Ensuring durability while remaining cost-effective
Folds up to 20% more compact while offering the best volume-to-weight ratio.
This is how the Foldaway came to life: a foldable crate that meets all three requirements, whereas most crates on the market satisfy only one or two.
Thanks to its unique design, the Foldaway folds up to 20% more compact than comparable crates, and its maximum internal volume provides the best volume-to-weight ratio. The specially developed handles make destacking easier than ever, and stacking more efficient. Made from a robust, innovative plastic material, the crate offers optimal protection for all stored goods.
And last but not least: the crate is produced by Didak Injection using 100% green energy, and manufactured from a single material (including the handles), making it fully recyclable.
Space-saving in design, strong in sustainability.
Explore the full journey from brief to finished product.
Keep an eye on our blog and LinkedIn page in the coming weeks to follow the full journey — from benchmarking and design to strength calculations and prototyping.
We will kick off the series next week with the benchmark as a driver for innovation.
Related articles in this series
- Part 1: The Foldaway – Introduction
- Part 2: Benchmarking as a Driver for Innovation
- Part 3: Design Focused on Branding and Structural Strength
- Part 4: Strength Calculations for the Best Result
- Part 5: From Theory to Practice with Prototyping
