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Folding Machine ?
We were so happy to learn that folding machines have existed for decades already. They just are too big and expensive to be used in laundromats and homes. -
Brainstorming for an alternative
We researched the current folding solutions and realized that folding garments is not a small challenge. Fabric is very difficult to manipulate in a consistent way using a machine. (When you apply force to a garment in one direction it doesn't necessarily move to the required direction) Also, we had to come up with a small enough design that would fit in stores and later households. On top of making it very easy and enjoyable to use. -
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Folding Machines for self use in coin laundromats and businesses
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FoldiMate 9000 POC
he design winner of our brainstorming sessions was then built as a basic prototype to experiment and prove the concept behavior with garments. -
FoldiMate 9000 Alpha
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Brainstorm #2
We then brainstormed again for a better and more suitable design (smaller, cheaper, easy to use, versatile) and came up with an idea to fold using only a rotating rod and a simple measurement tape both of which you can buy at your local home depot store. -
FoldiMate 5000 POC
After playing with drills and tapes for a while #fun ;-), we started building a prototype in Ted's garage that will prove it can actually fold clothes as we envisioned. -
FoldiMate 5000 Alpha I
When Robert came to Ted's garage one day and saw the POC, he immediately said "I can do it better and manufacturable!" and jumped on board by joining the founding team. Together we designed and built FoldiMate Alpha I in Robert's workshop in Berkeley. -
FoldiMate 5000 Alpha II
Alpha I tests showed us we're on the right track. Based on our tests and learnings thus far we decided to manufacture an improved version of Alpha I which we'll take with us to the largest laundry industry trade show, The Clean Show @ June 20th in New Orleans booth #5255, come and pay us a visit. -
FoldiMate 5000 Beta
Based on extensive tests we'll perform with Alpha I/II and with the support of the Kickstarter community, we'll manufacture 25 units to our early backers and work closely with them to improve the FoldiMate experience before we mass produce it. -
FoldiMate 5000 General Availability
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Folding Machines @ home
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FoldiMate800 for Folder Machine @ Home
