Modgarden – Indoor Smart Gardening
Design 1st Portfolio Case Studies Modgarden - Indoor Smart Gardening IoT Connected Modular Urban Gardening System Turn Your Idea Into...
Pannexx - Portable Solar Trailer
Telescoping Trailer Mounted Portable Solar Light Tower
An Inside Glimpse Into the Development of Pannexx's Portable Solar Trailer
Background & Design Requirements
Pannexx chose Design 1st to integrate existing solar technology onto a commercial-grade trailer to create a mobile solar-powered light tower for municipalities to use in construction and road maintenance events.
- Use existing off-the-shelf (OTS) trailers that meet highway safety regulations.
- Create a virtual 3D model for simulation testing before building bench model prototypes.
- Develop user-friendly design for setup and travel.
Design and Engineering Challenges
Implementing Design 1st’s proven process, the team was able to overcome several obstacles to:
- Optimize design for light coverage and battery usage.
- Run multiple virtual simulations to understand weight distribution, assembly process, and air flow during travel
- Build a fully-functional machined prototype for testing.
- Meet highway safety regulations for trailers
Product Results
Through creativity and technical understanding, the Design 1st team developed a production-ready device:
- Won multiple large government contracts for portable solar power generation units.
- Achieved rapid turnaround from concept to production in under nine months.
- Design 1st continues to support Pannex with on-going manufacturing of solar trailer products.
Related Case Studies
