What We Can Do

Concept Development

In this initial creative phase, engineers generate a broad range of ideas to solve a problem or fulfill a need. Techniques like problem decomposition, mind mapping and concept taxonomy are used to explore different possibilities.
This relates to the overall system architecture of a product. A feasibility study assesses if a proposed design is practical and achievable given constraints like budget, technology, and manufacturing capabilities.
Following the brainstorming session, the most promising concepts are carefully analyzed and evaluated against predetermined criteria. This typically includes considerations like functionality, manufacturability, cost, marketability, and environmental impact. The most promising concepts are then documented thoroughly with sketches, engineering drawings, and reports to effectively communicate the design intent to stakeholders.
This refers to designing the physical housing of a mechanical product. The focus is on protecting the product within its environment, managing heat generation, and facilitating assembly and user interaction. The focus lies on creating a functional and user-friendly enclosure that complements the product's operation.

Our engineers have experience working alongside Industrial Designers to create products that are not just functional but also user-friendly and visually appealing.
The art and science of creating the "moving parts" of a machine. It involves translating an idea or function into a physical system using components like linkages, gears, cams, and actuators. We love making machines that moves!
DFx stands for Design for X, where X can be various aspects of the product lifecycle. This approach considers factors like manufacturability (ease of production), ease of assembly, and testability during the design phase to ensure efficiency and quality.
This utilizes computer simulations to analyze and test virtual prototypes of a design before physical production. It helps our engineers identify potential problems, optimize performance, and refine the design before committing to a design.

This is a systematic process used to identify potential failure modes in a product design, assess their severity and likelihood, and implement preventative measures. It helps engineers proactively design out weaknesses and improve product reliability.
This involves evaluating the behavior of a structure under applied loads (forces, pressure) to ensure it can withstand them without failure. It helps engineers determine the strength, stiffness, and stability of a design.
This focuses on the heat transfer characteristics of a product. It considers how heat is generated, transferred within the product, and dissipated to the environment. This analysis helps engineers prevent overheating, ensure proper functioning at different temperatures, and optimize thermal management.
This deals with the motion of components in a mechanical system without considering the forces or power causing the motion. It helps engineers understand how components move relative to each other, optimize for desired movements, and identify potential kinematic issues like binding or interference.
GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) is a system for specifying the geometry and allowable variations of parts on engineering drawings. Tolerance analysis considers the stack-up of these tolerances to ensure that assembled parts function as intended. This combination helps ensure parts can be manufactured consistently and meet design requirements when assembled.

These are temporary platforms used to build and test the physical mechanisms of a product before committing to final materials or manufacturing processes. They often use readily available components like springs, gears, and linkages to rapidly prototype and validate the movement and functionality of the mechanism.
Paladin’s machine shop includes a Haas VF3YTSS machining center equipped with a 4th axis rotary table and a full compliment of tools. We picked this setup for its high capacity, flexibility and speed. In-house machining capabilities let us provide greater control over the prototype manufacturing process and quicker turnaround times compared to outsourcing machining jobs.
This involves tasks like designing interfaces between components, analyzing compatibility, and ensuring proper mechanical fit and function of the overall system.
We can write rigorous test protocols to ensure your product will perform in the real world. These documents outline the specific tests and procedures used to verify that a product meets its intended performance requirements. They detail the test setup, data acquisition methods, and acceptance criteria for each test.