VENTPODS
NEWSOUTH PERFORMANCE
Aftermarket turbo boost gauge mount.
CAD Modeling, Human Factors Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Prototyping, RTV Casting
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
- Moldable
- Optimize positioning for easy viewing by the driver
- Fit inside an AC vent
- Match aesthetic of car interior
VENTPODS
NEWSOUTH PERFORMANCE
Aftermarket turbo boost gauge mount.
CAD Modeling, Human Factors Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Prototyping, RTV Casting
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Moldable
Optimize positioning for easy viewing by the driver
Fit inside an AC vent
Match aesthetic of car interior
Ventpods mount into an existing AC vent in a vehicle to hold a turbo boost gauge. To create a design that would fit precisely into the vent hole, we 3D scanned several AC vents and designed the units accordingly.
Ventpods mount into an existing AC vent in a vehicle to hold a turbo boost gauge. To create a design that would fit precisely into the vent hole, we 3D scanned several AC vents and designed the units accordingly.
Throughout the design process, consideration was given to manufacturability. The parts were designed with the intention of being molded, so parting lines and draft were included in the design.
Throughout the design process, consideration was given to manufacturability. The parts were designed with the intention of being molded, so parting lines and draft were included in the design.
Our team used urethane and silicone casting, otherwise known as RTV casting, to fabricate molds and produce highly functional units in low volume. These units had a production-like surface finish and allowed us to simulate injection molded parts at a much lower up-front investment.
Our team used urethane and silicone casting, otherwise known as RTV casting, to fabricate molds and produce highly functional units in low volume. These units had a production-like surface finish and allowed us to simulate injection molded parts at a much lower up-front investment.
Ventpods can be purchased online through NewSouth Performance's website.
Ventpods can be purchased online through NewSouth Performance's website.