Design Capability
Mechanical Engineering
There is joy to be found in witnessing objects move with complex precision. Engineering excellence is the orchestrated control of moving systems and thermally dynamic circumstances. Our mechanical engineering team develop electro-mechanical mechanisms, realise electro-optical systems, and tackle thermodynamic problems. Our capability encompasses static, transient, linear and non-linear systems, with analysis across fluid, thermal, fatigue, shock, impact and vibration factors.
Mechanisms
Objects that glide. Linkages that connect. Gears that transfer. Bearings that spin. Our mechanical and mechatronic engineering team has experience creating mechanisms to bring motion and movement to devices.
Be it a simple spung latch, or an intricate high speed cam actuated instrument, our engineers draw upon their combined 3D spacial skills and material science learnings to invent reliable cost-effective mechanisms.
The tactile response of a product provides users with tangible sensorial feedback and operational confidence. Operational confidence comes from platforms that glide and stop with a punctuating click, armatures that close with a resounding clunk, and wheels that spin into a balanced whirl.
Movement
Understanding the required motion and defining the geometry
Thermal Stability
Delivering operating certainty in thermally hostile environments
Optical Sensors
Creating specialised optical based sensors and systems
Simulations
Mitigating risk through robust and validated simulations
FEA – Finite Element Analysis
FEA is a computer simulation technique that is used to analyse and solve complex problems involving solids. An accurate FEA simulation reduces risk by providing insight into how a part will behave when subjected to various temperature and force
load conditions.
At IntelliDesign we have extensive experience undertaking linear and nonlinear simulations in both static and dynamic conditions. We use the market leading software ‘Ansys’.
Static simulation: Has no time domain. Used for a stationary structure under a force, like an enclosure under compression.
Dynamic simulation: Changes over time. The inertia loads are taken into account as a structure moves or is deflected by a load.
Linear simulations & non-linear simulations
For dynamic simulations, the two main types are Linear and Non-Linear.
Linear simulation: Linear is used when the loading condition is not expected to permanently deform the structure, or cause contact with other parts. For example, a spring under a varying load, a person walking across a walkway. Dynamic linear analysis is also used for vibrational simulations, finding harmonics and performing modal analysis.
Nonlinear simulation is used for nonlinear elastic materials, large deformations, and nonlinear contacts. Used for simulations of shock, impact and bolted joints in structures under large deformation.
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
We have experience in the design fluid systems for incompressible (Hydraulic) and compressible (pneumatic) fluids.
Some of the pneumatic systems we have designed can be found in IVF equipment used around the world. We have developed positive pressure and vacuum systems. Pneumatic systems are particularly suited to embracing a ‘fail fast’ philosophy during early stages, and then one the concept is proven, a strong focus on diligently optimising the design.
CFD – fluid thermodynamic simulations
CFD stands for Computational Fluid Dynamics. It is the chosen methodology for thermal analysis when fluid flow needs to be considered. For example, for dynamic cooling, passive cooling, and fluid system losses. Our engineers use CFD to help predict and optimise product performance, especially in extreme scenario such as the baking hot Pilbera or a deep Siberian winter. The software used by our engineers is the market leader ‘Fluent’.
Optical systems
We have experience in the design and development of optical components and optical based sensor systems. Our capabilities extend from simple fixed focal length devices to complex beam split filtered systems. Our unique inhouse engineering capability extending across optical, mechanical, hardware and software, enables us to create highly optimised electro optic sensors.
Design for manufacture and assembly – DFMA
To effectively execute DFMA you need to understand manufacturing. Our DFM know-how comes from hands on experience. We manufacture and ship hundreds of products every day. Each month we handle over a million parts. Each year we perform several million device QC tests and checks.
Robust DFMA is a wholistic process assessing not only the immediate geometry, but the whole part manufacturing and assembly process. Some of the activities our engineering team regularly undertake include; FMEA, tolerance analysis, risk management, technical file documentation for regulatory submission, and PPAP approval processes.
Explore our capabilities to see how we can create a new product for your tomorrow, or manufacture your existing design to exacting specifications.
OUR CERTIFICATIONS
- AS9100D
- ISO 9001
- IECEx QAR
- RoHS
- IPC
- ISO 14001
- AS9100D
- ISO 9001
- IECEx QAR
- RoHS
- IPC
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