Thirst Pulp Workshop
Some ideas from the ThirstPulp workshop
In the beginning of September Södra Cell ran a workshop about one of its new materials. It’s a unique super absorbent called ThirstPulp. Södra invited technical design engineer students at master level from Chalmers University. There were 35 students divided into 8 groups, working intensively for 24 hours. After a brief on the properties of the material and technical conditions, the groups worked by themselves. Finally they presented their results in ten-minute presentations. The result was innovative, thought-provoking and exciting. Here are some of the highlights.
Case 1 Inspiration: Reducing waste from industrial material Problem/scope: In many industries where noble metals are used, the collection of waste material for recycling is complicated and time consuming. Solution: Simply pouring Thirst Pulp in its liquid state over the spill material will encapsulate it as the formula dries into a solid form. Retrieve the encapsulated material by burning off the Thirst Pulp.
Feedback: A smart and feasible method which uses Thirst Pulp in a different form in an innovative process.
Case 2 Inspiration: Everyday problems
Problem/scope: To manage the sanitation and clean-up problems that occur when you consume cold drinks at a bar or cafe. Foam overflows, condensation forms drops that drip and general spills create a number of everyday problems that can be solved thanks to Thirst Pulp’s superabsorbing properties. Solution: A super absorbent coaster Feedback: Simple and clever solution to a problem we all understand and can relate to. Extra points for a smart and entertaining presentation.
Case 3 Inspiration: Every day problems Problem/scope: A band-aid for the future
Solution: The group discovered through very basic experimenting that Thirst Pulp in dried form can release an infused substance. This effect makes it possible to treat a wound or scratch with a sterile mixture directly from the band-aid. The healing process can be monitored thanks to the transparency of the material. Feedback: Excellent idea and a text book case on design innovation.
In the beginning of September Södra Cell ran a workshop about one of its new materials. It’s a unique super absorbent called ThirstPulp. Södra invited technical design engineer students at master level from Chalmers University. There were 35 students divided into 8 groups, working intensively for 24 hours. After a brief on the properties of the material and technical conditions, the groups worked by themselves. Finally they presented their results in ten-minute presentations. The result was innovative, thought-provoking and exciting. Here are some of the highlights.
Case 1 Inspiration: Reducing waste from industrial material Problem/scope: In many industries where noble metals are used, the collection of waste material for recycling is complicated and time consuming. Solution: Simply pouring Thirst Pulp in its liquid state over the spill material will encapsulate it as the formula dries into a solid form. Retrieve the encapsulated material by burning off the Thirst Pulp.
Feedback: A smart and feasible method which uses Thirst Pulp in a different form in an innovative process.
Case 2 Inspiration: Everyday problems
Problem/scope: To manage the sanitation and clean-up problems that occur when you consume cold drinks at a bar or cafe. Foam overflows, condensation forms drops that drip and general spills create a number of everyday problems that can be solved thanks to Thirst Pulp’s superabsorbing properties. Solution: A super absorbent coaster Feedback: Simple and clever solution to a problem we all understand and can relate to. Extra points for a smart and entertaining presentation.
Case 3 Inspiration: Every day problems Problem/scope: A band-aid for the future
Solution: The group discovered through very basic experimenting that Thirst Pulp in dried form can release an infused substance. This effect makes it possible to treat a wound or scratch with a sterile mixture directly from the band-aid. The healing process can be monitored thanks to the transparency of the material. Feedback: Excellent idea and a text book case on design innovation.
