Evo G Potu Fa'afoe o le Masini Si'i Uta e Zhenghai Shang and Yingchun Bai

O le mamanu Evo G Potu Fa'afoe o le Masini Si'i Uta e Zhenghai Shang and Yingchun Bai o se manumalo maualuga tele o le fa'ailoga mamalu 2026 A' Design Award Apamemea i le Vaega Tauva Mamanu Masini Mamafa.

ApamemeaMasini Mamafa· 2026

Evo G Potu Fa'afoe o le Masini Si'i Uta

na mamanuina e Zhenghai Shang and Yingchun Bai

Tagata Fa'atau: Heli Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum Europe GmbH

Manumalo o le A' Design Award Apamemea i le Vaega Masini Mamafa

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Le Mamanu

E Uiga ia Evo G Potu Fa'afoe o le Masini Si'i Uta

O le Evo G o se potu fa'afoe fa'a-vaega ua fuafuaina mo masini si'i uta. O le fausaga ua faia i le polyurethane composite e fa'atupuina e ala i le reaction injection molding, o se faiga e mafai ai ona faia ni luga pi'o ma fa'aitiitia le mamafa i le 15 i le 20 pasene pe a fa'atusatusa i potu fa'afoe u'amea masani. E fua le potu fa'afoe i le 1300 i le 1060 i le 1810 milimita. O vaega o le nofoa, pulega ma le saogalemu e mafai ona fesuia'i e ala i so'oga fa'ainisinia ua fa'atulagaina, o lea e mafai ai ona fetuutuuna'i, tausia ma fa'aleleia vave le potu fa'afoe. O le laulau fa'afoe ua fa'asipa, o se nofoa e mafai ona fetuutuuna'i, fa'apea le fa'aitiitia o le pisapisao ma le lūlū e fa'atapula'a ai le vaivai o le tagata fa'afoe.

Le Fa'ailogaina

E Uiga i le A' Design Award Apamemea

O le A' Design Award Apamemea na manumalo ai Evo G Potu Fa'afoe o le Masini Si'i Uta, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu ese e iloga i le fatufatuaʻi, le atamai ma le poto. O ē manumalo i le Apamemea o mea e iai le tomai atoa ma fatufatuaʻi mataʻina e faamaonia ai le poto masani tele, le mafaufau ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Evo G Potu Fa'afoe o le Masini Si'i Uta e avea ma mea e vivii tele, ua pelepelea, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Apamemea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili i le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi ma e sili ona lelei i le mataituina o mea itiiti. Evo G Potu Fa'afoe o le Masini Si'i Uta e faamalieina matagofie manaʻoga, pa i manaʻo, faalataina lagona ma faaosofia le fia iloa.

I Tua o le Mamanu

Pepa Fa'asalalau

Fa'amaoniaga, sui o le 'au ma fa'amatalaga fa'atekinisi na saunia e le tagata mamanu.

Uiga Fa'apitoa: The modular forklift cabin integrates automotive technology and aesthetics, utilizing RIM (Reaction Injection Molding) to create a lightweight, high-strength structure with superior ergonomic comfort. Modular operational components adapt to diverse working conditions, enhancing efficiency and safety. Human-centered in concept, it redefines industrial vehicle operation through modularity and car-like innovation.
Fua & Fa'apipi'i: Cab size: 1300mm x 1060mm x 1810mm
Fa'ailoga: Modular Forklift, RIM Manufacturing Technology, Smart Logistics,Ergonomic Optimization,Human-Centered Design
Tekonolosi Gaosiga: Reaction injection molding structure, polyurethane-based composite materials formed through low temperature RIM processing enable complex aerodynamic surfaces with integrated lightweight, high-strength construction, reducing material consumption and enhancing corrosion resistance.

Lightweight Engineering, 15–20% weight reduction compared to conventional steel cabins improves vehicle energy efficiency and operational stability.

Modular architecture cabin decomposed into interchangeable functional units (seat, control, safety modules) using standardized mechanical interfaces for rapid assembly, maintenance, upgrade, and customization.

Integrated ergonomic system, inclined control console, adjustable seating geometry, and optimized noise, vibration, harshness performance derived from automotive engineering standards.

Lifecycle-oriented manufacturing, recyclable composite materials, repair-friendly modular components, and reduced production energy demand support circular economy principles and long-term durability.
Lu'itau o le Mamanu: The greatest challenge was reconciling industrial durability with automotive-level comfort and aesthetics. Forklift cabins must withstand heavy-duty environments, strict safety regulations, and structural load requirements, leaving limited flexibility for expressive form. Integrating lightweight RIM structures with modular architecture while maintaining strength, stability, and cost efficiency required extensive engineering validation.

Another key challenge was balancing innovation with operator familiarity, introducing a car-like, human-centered cockpit without disrupting established workflows. Achieving intuitive interaction, reduced fatigue, and rapid adaptability within a harsh industrial context demanded deep ergonomic research and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Su'esu'ega: Research Background
Traditional forklift cabins often prioritize mechanical performance over operator experience, resulting in fatigue, limited comfort, and inefficient workflows. Increasing demand for human-centered and sustainable industrial solutions necessitated a new design paradigm.

Methods
Qualitative user interviews, on-site observation, ergonomic analysis, and competitive benchmarking were conducted to identify key pain points and innovation opportunities.

Tools
Anthropometric data modeling, ergonomic simulation software, CAD/CAE engineering platforms, and RIM material feasibility testing supported design validation.

Participants
Forklift operators, logistics managers, maintenance technicians, and industrial designers across European and Asian markets.

Results and Insights
Findings highlighted the need for enhanced comfort, modular adaptability, and intuitive interaction. Integrating automotive ergonomics, modular architecture, and lightweight RIM technology significantly improves efficiency, safety, and lifecycle sustainability while strengthening product differentiation.
Fa'aosofia: The design originates from real operator needs. Traditional forklift cabins often cause fatigue due to confined space and complex controls; research revealed a demand for both efficiency and comfort. This led to the fusion of automotive-inspired aesthetics with modular functionality. RIM technology enabled fluid surfaces and lightweight structures, supporting removable modules. In a homogenized market, aesthetic innovation creates clear differentiation and elevates perceived quality.
Umi o le Poloketi: The project started in May 2025 in Germany and will finish in May 2026.
Fa'agasologa o Galuega: Human-Centered operational logic, ergonomically optimized layout based on anthropometric data ensures intuitive reach zones, minimized motion range, and reduced operator fatigue during long-hour shifts.

Immersive cockpit interaction, inclined control console, adaptive seat adjustment, and optimized sightlines create a focused, car-like driving experience that enhances situational awareness.

Modular task adaptability, interchangeable control and function modules allow rapid configuration changes to match diverse operational workflows and application scenarios.

Intuitive control architecture, standardized interface logic simplifies training, shortens onboarding time, and enables seamless transition between different operators.

Reduced cognitive and physical load, low-noise NVH optimization and streamlined control hierarchy improve concentration, precision handling, and overall workflow efficiency.
Pateni: Copyrights belong to Heli Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum Europe GmbH
Sui o le 'Au: Zhenghai Shang, Yingchun Bai, Jing Zhao, Yang Chen, Guofeng Cai, Hongtao Zhang, Hongsheng Zhao, Zixian Li, Chao Hu, Yang Meng, Fei Ye, Wei Li, Jie Wang, Lin Zhang, Xueyin Shi, Xuemin Zhang
Fa'aaloaloga o Ata: Heli Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum Europe GmbH