Mechanical Design
From precision enclosures to multi-axis motion platforms
Machine Design
- Multi-axis gantry systems for laboratory and industrial automation
- Stepper & belt drives through to high-speed brushless linear motor systems with linear encoders
- Motor selection calculations based on payload, velocity and trajectory requirements
- Kinematics and dynamics modelling for robotic and automated platforms
Enclosure Design
- SolidWorks sheet metal design for electronics enclosures with EMI/RFI mitigation
- Plastics design with SolidWorks Plastics — mold generation and draft analysis
- CAM generation with SolidWorks CAM for in-house CNC machining
- Quick-turn prototypes via FDM/SLA 3D printing and short-run injection molding
Motion Control Systems
- BLDC and linear motor systems — FOC, field weakening, phase advance
- Performance Motion Devices (PMD) chipset integration
- Renishaw and Sick linear encoder integration for sub-micron positioning
- Multi-axis coordinated motion — interpolated paths and trajectory planning
Prototyping & Short Run Production
- In-house FDM and SLA printing, Carbide CNC machining, sheet metal brake
- Low-volume injection molding with aluminum tooling
- Network of contract manufacturers in Pennsylvania, California, China and India
- Supply chain management and BOM analysis for component sourcing
Tool Chains
- SolidWorks — 3D CAD, sheet metal, plastics, CAM, simulation
- SolidWorks Electrical — integrated wiring harness and schematic design
- Altium Designer — mechanical CAD interface for PCBA outline and keep-outs
- ANSYS / SolidWorks Simulation for FEA stress and thermal analysis
Specialty Areas
- IP68 / IP65 sealed enclosure design for harsh environments
- Precision fluid dispensing platforms — nanoliter accuracy dispensing systems
- Wearable and portable device packaging — compact, ergonomic enclosures
- Automotive-grade designs — vibration, thermal cycling and EMC compliance