Client
Ribcage
Challenge
To engineer a high-performance textile interface for proprietary hardware. The goal: ergonomically supporting the full mass of professional camera systems without restricting operator mobility.
Solution
A bespoke, ergonomic load-bearing harness built from the ground up. The design focuses on weight-neutralisation and biomechanical support, allowing for extended use in demanding production environments.
Core Services
Bespoke product design, materials engineering, prototyping and sampling, UK-based small-batch manufacturing.
Our client approached us with a concept for the RIBCAGE Brace, an innovative ergonomic metal frame designed to support and facilitate the transport of heavy industrial camera systems. While the client had already developed the metal structure, they required a bespoke soft fabric harness to integrate with the frame, allowing it to be comfortably worn by the user.
The customer was looking for development work initially then a possible production run in our UK workshop.
The primary objective was to engineer a harness system that would improve operator posture, stabilise the camera during use, and transfer the load away from the shoulder to be more evenly balanced on the hips. A key engineering challenge involved developing a secure, comfortable connection between the metal RIBCAGE Brace and the wearable harness. We addressed this through the following development process:
The final system is a fully developed ergonomic support solution that bridges the gap between heavy industrial hardware and human ergonomics. By using highly durable, padded and breathable materials, we created a secure fit that has already been validated through real-world use.
We needed to create a bespoke solution for a unique product. MC Products designed and manufacture our speciality harness for RibCage Cinema Products camera support device. The team at MC products fully understood the brief and the specific features we needed to incorporate into the design. The quality of workmanship is outstanding, we’re delighted with the harness. Our experience from start to finish has been an absolute pleasure.
