Mechanical engineering forms the backbone of our service offerings, encompassing the fundamental principles of creating physical products. Our expertise in mechanical engineering spans design, fabrication, and maintenance, enabling us to bring conceptual ideas to life with precision and functionality. Whether it's developing innovative product designs or optimizing existing mechanical systems, we leverage our mechanical engineering prowess to deliver solutions that meet the highest standards of performance and durability.

Design for manufacturing is a foundational aspect of our services, emphasizing the importance of considering manufacturing constraints from the outset of the design process. We empower engineers to ask critical questions such as "How can we build it?" early on, ensuring that designs are not only innovative but also practical and cost-effective to produce. By integrating manufacturing considerations into the design cycle, we optimize product manufacturability, minimize production complexities, and accelerate time-to-market for our clients' products.

Our failure investigation services are rooted in a comprehensive approach to problem-solving, focusing on understanding the how, what, why, and when of any given challenge. We employ keen observation and analytical techniques to uncover the root causes of failures, recognizing that every challenge has a story that holds valuable insights for finding effective solutions. By delving into the origins of problems, we identify corrective actions, prevent future occurrences, and enhance product reliability and performance.

Platform integration is a specialized service where we excel in seamlessly integrating new components or functionalities into existing systems. This process often requires a deep understanding of multiple engineering disciplines and a holistic approach to system integration. Our team specializes in "fringe engineering," navigating the intricate interdependencies between different engineering aspects to ensure compatibility, scalability, and efficiency in integrated systems, ultimately maximizing system performance and functionality.

Our 3D printing services enable rapid prototyping and iterative design validation for physical concepts. Leveraging advanced 3D printing technologies, we produce high-quality prototypes quickly and cost-effectively, facilitating faster design iterations and product development cycles. By using physical prototypes for feedback and integration testing, we accelerate the product development process, optimize design iterations, and ensure alignment with client requirements and expectations.

Finite element analysis (FEA) is a powerful simulation tool we utilize to assess design performance and behavior in real-world conditions. Our FEA services address critical questions related to design feasibility, failure analysis, and performance optimization. By simulating structural behavior and stress distribution, we identify potential design flaws, optimize structural integrity, and validate design performance prior to physical fabrication. This proactive approach saves time and resources while ensuring the reliability and functionality of engineered solutions.

For clients seeking direction in their design process, we offer design of experiments (DOE) services utilizing statistical analysis techniques. DOE helps identify which variables or "knobs" can be adjusted to optimize efficiency and performance. By systematically varying input parameters and analyzing their effects on output variables, we guide clients towards data-driven decisions that lead to superior product designs and process optimizations.

Our military standard testing services involve subjecting products to rigorous environmental testing protocols based on military standards. By leveraging environmental test laboratories across the country, we evaluate product performance under extreme conditions to ensure durability, reliability, and compliance with industry standards. Whether it's testing new product prototypes or validating simulation results, MIL standard testing provides valuable insights into product robustness and real-world performance.

Our production optimization services focus on streamlining assembly line processes to enhance efficiency and ergonomics. We approach this by carefully analyzing existing workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions that improve productivity while prioritizing worker well-being. With a strong emphasis on empathy towards workers on the line, we design and implement solutions that make tasks easier, safer, and more ergonomic, ultimately fostering a more productive and sustainable work environment.

Quality inspection is a crucial aspect of our services, ensuring that products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. Whether incoming or outgoing, our meticulous inspection processes involve thorough checks and validation to guarantee product integrity and safety. By paying attention to detail and adhering to strict quality standards, we mitigate the risk of product defects and enhance customer satisfaction, ultimately safeguarding brand reputation and minimizing liabilities.

We offer comprehensive investigation services to understand the causes of incidents or failures. Whether it's analyzing how a turkey fryer caused a fire or investigating why an electromechanical device fails under specific conditions, we collect and analyze data using various engineering tools and techniques. By unlocking the underlying factors contributing to an event, we provide valuable insights for prevention and improvement.