This project represents the beginning of our collaboration. It is the story of a student team from the EPFL who wanted to become one of the pioneer European university to participate to the Spaceport America Cup. The objective of this challenge is to design, manufacture, pack, ship across the Atlantic, integrate and launch a rocket...
The Laboratory of Experimental Museology of EPFL (eM+) “is a new transdisciplinary initiative at the intersection of immersive visualisation technologies, visual analytics, aesthetics and cultural (big) data.” (https://www.epfl.ch/labs/ emplus/). One of the artwork of an exhibition consisted in a rotating platform carrying multiple screens with which the user can interact in a unique manner. While...
For the “Deepfakes: art and its doubles” exhibition from EPFL held by the Laboratory of Experimental Museology of EPFL (eM+ lab), The Countdown Company was mandated to develop the mechanical supports of four different artworks: • a 2.5m x 5m hanging screen attached to a sloped rooftop • a large but movable rear-projected screen •...
CCIT (www.ccit.com), Container Closure Integrity Testing company, is a leader in the testing of packaging sealing. Their process requires a custom mold for each product they test. Going all the way from the technical specifications to the manufacturing, testing and delivery of four distinctive molds, this project summarises well the value of our service. It...
The Countdown Company provides direct engineering support to Almatech’s team. Almatech can count on our engineering services to curb activity peaks. With our pluridisciplinary team, we are able to boost our Client’s engineering on various topics. Collaboration and Timeline with: Almatech date: November 2021 duration 11 months and ongoing
Innodelec is an engineering company specialized in embedded systems. The Countdown Company was mandated for the design, manufacturing, testing and integration of a computer casing for Virtual Reality (VR) setup. The Countdown Company provided a prototype of a computer casing internal structure to organize and attach electronic components. The design of the solutions was developed...
Following the move of the HES-SO Valais to new buildings, the Centre Pédagogique Prévention Séisme (CPPS), which operates a vibrating table of 5x6m allowing to simulate seismic loads, wished to review the system’s safety. Previously surrounded by a security barrier, the HESSO took advantage of the opportunity provided by the new buildings to operate the...
CCIT (www.ccit.com) is an industrial leader in Packaging Technologies and Inspection (PTI). To test the closure integrity of a container with the vacuum decay method, it is necessary for CCIT to acquire custom receptacles for each of the products to be assessed. This project summarises well the value in The Countdown Company’s services, as it...
Our customer, AllBliss, needed a working prototype for their new cleaning device. We offered engineering support to bring their innovative idea to life. After understanding their needs and goals, we came up with a new CAD design. After a validation with our client, we launched the manufacturing phase. Thanks to our expertise in ABS 3D...
In addition to the operating table, Farm Vet’ needed a boot-washer. This custom made solution required some particular design to fit in a tight space. A structural analysis ensured that the system would hold the charge of the user. An antisplashing function helped protecting the user from unwanted stains. Collaboration and Timeline with: Farm Vet’...