The research, design and development of an original automatic door closer from concept to prototype production

Many engineering companies in Britain have been forced to innovate in order to maintain, or develop, a strong hold and high profile in varying competitive markets, researching, designing, redesigning and developing new products. With the imminent introduction of the European Economic Community such companies face even greater competition with their European rivals all seeking to develop into larger markets. The time is ripe for innovative new products. The work presented in this thesis concerns just such a product, a single arm automatic door closer/control designed for Newman Tonks Engineering Ltd, the project sponsors. [Continues.]