#KRUCHInsights: A look behind the scenes \u2013 How is a new catenary clamp developed?<\/p>\n
At KRUCH Railway Innovations GmbH, it all starts with an idea and a key question: What problem is the clamp designed to solve?<\/p>\n
1. Idea & Requirements<\/strong> 2. Standards & Digital Development<\/strong> 3. Prototyping<\/strong>
\nBased on the problem statement, we define all requirements. This results in a clearly structured list of requirements.<\/p>\n
\nEven at this early stage, we take into account all relevant ISO\/EN standards that define how a catenary clamp must be developed and tested.
\nBuilding on this, theoretical development proceeds with the help of 3D design and simulation. An initial draft is created and refined. Selected customers and users are involved in the development process to ensure the clamp is developed to fit perfectly.<\/p>\n
\nNow it becomes tangible:
\n\u2022 3D printing of an initial plastic prototype for look and feel
\n\u2022 Adjustments and improvements
\n\u2022 Final sample as a metal-printed prototype<\/p>\n