Utvecklingen av ett nytt såghandtag

Sammanfattning: SNA Europe’s handsaw concept is called “Bahco Handsaw System” and is constituted by a saw handle with the possibility to switch between different saw blades. The sales of “Bahco Handsaw System” products have not achieved the desired results probably due to the high price. Developing a more cost efficient handle, enabling a lower consumer price of the product, is assumed to increase the sales volume. The main goal of the project is to examine how the users perceive “Bahco Handsaw System” and to find out their requirements and preferences regarding the design of the new saw handle. This project will constitute the basis for SNA Europe’s further development of the future handle that will be included in the “Bahco Handsaw System”. The results of the studies will be presented together with a functioning prototype. The questions at issue is: How do the users perceive “Bahco Handsaw System” in aspects of price, function and ergonomics? What are the user requirements and preferences regarding the design of the new saw handle? How can our prototype be developed to fulfill the user demands in function, design and also be as cost efficient as possible in terms of production?   During the project, a survey has been conducted to generate feedback from the users regarding how the “Bahco Handsaw System” concept is being perceived on the market. The results of the survey showed that there was more than one issue with the product. Beside the price issue, the handsaw tool is growing obsolete and the users prefer the convenience of the modern day power tools. The users do not see the benefits offered by the exchangeable blade function, but feel that the ergonomic handle gives a higher value to the product. To find out what demands the users had regarding the new handle, a group interview, including a model test, was conducted. Based on those results, a prototype was developed, corresponding to the preferences of the users. The prototype shows how the handle looks and functions. The handle has been made as cost efficient as possible without neglecting the high quality value that SNA Europe stands for.