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Projects we're proud of

From the UK's first sleeping capsules to an award-winning office caddy, here's how we've helped clients bring their ideas to life.

No snoozing as we manufacture the UK's first sleeping capsulesCASE 01
Fabrication / Jan 2019

No snoozing as we manufacture the UK's first sleeping capsules

Individual sleeping pods for St Christopher's at The Village, London Bridge, the first of their kind in the UK.

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Our brief was to manufacture individual pods for people to sleep in. The pods let guests sit up, read and of course sleep, with far more privacy than a standard hostel.

Each capsule includes a plug socket, USB ports, curtains, a ventilation system to keep you cool and even mood lighting. With the pods proving such a success, more are planned elsewhere in the UK.

Bringing designs to lifeCASE 02
Design & prototyping / Jun 2017

Bringing designs to life

Shell and plastic components for Bo, the social robot from start-up BotsAndUs.

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BotsAndUs chose Interform as manufacturing partner for the robot's shell and other plastic components. After several meetings on the intricate curved design, prototyping and testing, the final engineered design used hardened plastic in shiny black and white for a sleek finish.

Bo launched at the Innorobo Show in Paris in May 2017 to huge interest.

“We appreciate the support from the team at Interform who have worked with us from the design stage right through to production.”Andrei Danescu, CEO, BotsAndUs
Vacuum forming
CASE 03
Vacuum forming / Retail

A window dressing to impress

Over 150 metres of rippled gloss flooring for a flagship London department store window, in two weeks.

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Atom Ltd needed light and dark grey gloss rippled-effect flooring for a Spring window display. The job called for large vacuum forming machinery and a tight two week deadline.

We selected colour-matched High Impact Polystyrene for its durability and finish, sourced through our supplier base.

“They have designed and delivered an impressive mass of quality vacuum formed flooring all within two weeks.”Neville Mines, Director, Atom Ltd
Toolmaking
CASE 04
Toolmaking / Point of sale

Thirsty work

2,000 clear PETG containers in the shape of a drinks brand's iconic logo, in two months.

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Injection moulding couldn't hit the time frame, so Atom brought the project to us. Through pre-production work we found a five impression tool with plug assist and 3mm material gave the best results.

“Not only do they have essential equipment for larger runs but they also have the ability to develop and dispel issues in the creation process.”Neville Mines, Director, Atom Ltd
Rapid prototyping
CASE 05
Rapid prototyping / Automotive

On the road to success

A waterproof gear switch cover for refuse trucks, designed and delivered in two weeks.

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Rainwater running down drivers' sleeves was occasionally shorting the gear switch on heavy refuse vehicles. We created design options and prototypes for a transparent, two inch vacuum formed cover that seals the switch without getting in the driver's way.

Within two weeks we designed, developed and produced 100 covers, with two further batches supplied since.

Design
CASE 06
Design / Motor racing

F1 racing gets results

Robust monitor pods for an F1 team, adapted from our MarinePod concept.

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The monitors sit on top of the car during qualifying and hang from the garage doors during the race. Adapting the MarinePod concept gave a robust, simple and stylish solution with a secure seal between the two halves.

Cleaning up the workplaceCASE 07
Award winner / Retail

Cleaning up the workplace

Kimberly-Clark's Meeting Room Caddy, Best Facilities Management Product at the 2013 European Office Product Awards.

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The caddy holds tissues, hand wipes and anti-bacterial gel, in steel and wood finishes that suit modern and traditional offices. Our input on the design improved the manufacturing process and reduced costs.

“We could not have achieved this without the help of Interform Manufacturing.”Jonathan Green, Kimberly-Clark Ltd

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