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Follow on Google News | Vax unveils world’s first cardboard vacuum cleanerThe UK’s best selling floorcare brand Vax is championing young British design talent by producing the world’s first cardboard vacuum cleaner, designed by Loughborough University student, Jake Tyler.
By: Vax Ltd Components that cannot practically be made of cardboard have been produced from recyclable, pure nylon plastic using RP (rapid process) manufacturing, rather than injection moulding. This means the Vax ev can be manufactured locally to order, without the need for costly tooling moulds and assembly lines, whilst avoiding long distance distribution. . Industrial design student Jake Tyler developed the Vax ev for his final year degree project at Loughborough University. He was supported by the New Product Design team at Vax’s headquarters in Worcestershire, where he worked for a year under the company’s student placement scheme. The Vax ev’s revolutionary design has already won him a prize from the university and a place at the New Designers exhibition of the UK’s best graduate work, held at the Business Design Centre in London from 6-9th July. Vax is now exploring a limited production run of the vacuum cleaner. “With sustainability becoming an increasing concern for manufacturers, the Vax ev shows just what can be achieved when young designers are encouraged to think creatively and push the boundaries of product design,” said Paul Bagwell, Director of NPD at Vax. “It’s so important that manufacturers such as ourselves support young British designers like Jake, as they are the key to this country’s future success.” For information on current industrial student placement opportunities at Vax visit http://www.vax.co.uk/ # # # Vax is the UK’s number one floorcare brand, offering a comprehensive range of carpet washers, vacuum cleaners, steam cleaners and hardfloor cleaners. Established in 1977, Vax’s headquarters are located in Droitwich, Worcestershire, England. End
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