Usability as Key to Efficiency and Flexibility

Successor to the fischer cavity plug

Illustration of various dowel constructions in normal condition and in use

When it comes to fixing technology, there is no way around the world market leader fischer. The Group stands for quality and innovation made in Germany like no other and has been producing the world's most successful wall plug since 1958.

How can a new generation of fischer cavity anchors be used to further increase efficiency and flexibility when fixing in panel building materials? The industrial design experts from UXMA came into play to answer this question. The aim of the project was to speed up and simplify the installation process even further, create even more flexible application options and ensure low-damage dismantling.

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    product replaces three existing carbide dowels

  • 30

    seconds shorter assembly time

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    weeks from analysis to concept

How can a new generation of fischer cavity anchors be used to further increase efficiency and flexibility when fixing in panel building materials? The industrial design experts from UXMA came into play to answer this question. The aim of the project was to speed up and simplify the installation process even further, create even more flexible application options and ensure low-damage dismantling.

  • 1

    product replaces three existing carbide dowels

  • 30

    seconds shorter assembly time

  • 2

    weeks from analysis to concept

Shown is a drawing of the Fischer plug in regular form and with a change during use. The "internal fine thread" and the application "perforated strip engages and prevents the plug from loosening" are labeled.
The Fischer plug is illustrated in two stages: 1st illustration: hammering in the plug with a hammer, 2nd illustration: tightening the plug with a screwdriver.

The concept

In order to support our customer quickly and effectively, we entered an open ideation phase right at the start of the project, in which we intensively examined the current generation of hollow chamber dowels and searched for new clamping principles. The resulting conceptual approaches were prepared and made available in several hypothetical overall designs. On this basis, in combination with its many years of expertise, fischer was able to develop the new DuoHM plug generation and bring it to market maturity.

Step-by-step concept presentation in the detailed view
Exploratory illustration of a dowel concept
Detail view of the split dowel

Insert dowels, attach hooks

In addition to the technical product development, we were also able to support fischer-Werke with the marketing of the new product. The challenge here was to position all the innovative product features in the limited space of the packaging so that they were clearly visible. This will convince potential buyers of the higher-priced DuoHM at a highly competitive point of sale in specialist stores.

Side view of the packaging of the Fischer Duo HM 6x54 S plugs with the “German Packaging Award” seal.
Front view of the packaging of the Fischer Duo HM 6x54 S plugs.

Christian Angermann Senior Industrial Design Engineer and UXMA project manager for the DuoHM project

  • 1

    product replaces three existing carbide dowels

  • 30

    seconds shorter assembly time

  • 2

    weeks from analysis to concept

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