After the launch of version 1 in September 2018, a version 2 of the product will be developed and field tested, hopefully in a phase 2 project in the SME-instrument. This product is planned to meet the objectives of the full business innovation project presented in the application and the final report of phase 1.
The main advantages compared to competitors are,
• Flexible module platform that enables the customer to define the shape and design of the outer casing and user interface.
• Flexible module platform enables different product levels to be launched, with a competitive market price.
• Small overall size and weight
• Very robust design with internal battery, antenna and microphones.
• Low number of components and lean design
• Hardware prepared for IoT-solutions.
The development has also shown that the specific PUR-foam material that Wikmanshyttan Safety produce for the internal sound absorbers gives a very good sound quality together with the chosen speakers. This is also an advantage that will be used as a selling point.
The potential impact for society is increased safety at the work-place and also for private user when working in the forest or garden. The innovation can be launched in other market sectors with similar benefits for society.
For users additional benefits include the enabling of internet of things, reduced cost for hearing protection through longer durability, an ability to measure dampness, attenuation, temperature or how the electronics work which will make both the developed product and future products more robust and safe and more environmentally friendly material compared to competitors.
For Wikmanshyttan Safety the project will lead to increased competitiveness, job creation, increased turnover and profit and new intellectual property.
