Our areas of expertise include…

• CAD (Computer-Aided Design) support
  • Detailed mechanical design work (SolidWorks / Fusion 360), including mechanisms.
  • Streamlined drawing services and BOM management.
  • Design For Manufacture & Assembly (DFMA).
  • Product Data Management / Product Lifecycle Management (PDM / PLM).
  • Visualisations, animations, photo-realistic renderings.

• Simulations
  • Stress analysis using SolidWorks / Fusion 360.
  • Hand calculations to support design work.
  • Advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) through trusted partners.

• 3D Printing
  • In-house 3D printer available for use.
  • Many materials and colours available.
  • Rapid prototypes and end-use parts.

• Manufacture and build
  • Knowledge of various materials; metals, plastics, ceramics, exotic/specialist materials, and composites such as CFRP, GFRP, AlBeMet, honeycomb panels.
  • ‘Machined from solid’ precision items e.g. adaptor plates, PCB housings, mechanisms, any bespoke structure.
  • Sheet metal items e.g. enclosures, shielding, support equipment.
  • Welded structures e.g. handling equipment, lifting frames, assembly trolleys, heavy structures.
  • Assembly, Integration and Test / Verification (AIT / AIV) in workshop / cleanroom.