Product Innovation, Design and Development- Wing Ease

Purdue University, West Lafayette

  • Wing-Ease introduces product innovation with a unique clamp mechanism featuring claws that efficiently grip, pull, and release chicken wing meat, significantly reducing the time and mess typically associated with deboning.
  • The design integrates stainless steel for a sharp, precise cut and silicone for a slip-resistant, comfortable grip, ensuring both functionality and ease of use while also prioritizing safety and durability.
  • Continuous product development focused on customer feedback led to design iterations, particularly to accommodate larger wings and enhance the tool’s opening mechanism, reflecting the brand's commitment to user-driven innovation.
  • Sustainability is a key aspect of the design, incorporating recycled stainless steel, bio-based silicone, and recycled plastics, while minimizing environmental impact with eco-friendly, biodegradable packaging.
  • The product development process is built on scalable production techniques such as injection molding for plastics and metal stamping for blades, with rigorous durability testing to ensure long-lasting performance, alongside a strategic approach to market fit and competition.

Skills: CAD- SolidWorks
            DFM Principles
            Product and Process Design

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