Services
Engineering support scoped to the problem in front of you.
Engage us for a single deliverable or for the full path from research to first production run. Ian Bohannon manages each engagement directly, and we bring in network engineers when a project calls for specialized capacity. Work is available as fixed-scope projects, monthly retainers, or hourly support.
01
New Product Market Research
Define the right product before spending engineering hours on the wrong one.
- Customer and distributor interviews to capture real requirements
- Competitive teardowns with cost and feature benchmarking
- Market sizing and pricing sanity checks for the target segment
- A written product requirements document that the whole team signs off on
02
Concept Design
Explore several credible architectures, then converge with evidence.
- Functional decomposition and architecture options
- Rapid CAD concepts, packaging studies, and mechanism layouts
- Weighted trade studies covering cost, risk, performance, and lead time
- Early feasibility calculations and proof-of-principle test rigs
03
Detailed Design, DFM & Design to Cost
Production-intent design where cost and manufacturability are constraints, not afterthoughts.
- Fully parametric CAD models and controlled assemblies
- GD&T drawings, tolerance stack-ups, and fit studies
- Process selection: machining, casting, sheet metal, injection molding, additive
- Target-cost tracking at the part and assembly level, with cost-down alternatives
- Material and finish selection for the service environment
04
Short Run Prototyping
Get physical parts in hand quickly, then learn from them.
- Prototype strategy: which details to simplify and which to build to production intent
- Vendor selection and print packages for one-off and low-volume builds
- Assembly, instrumentation, and functional test of prototype units
- Structured design iterations captured back into the CAD and drawings
05
Supplier Development
Build a supply base that can actually hold your tolerances and your schedule.
- Supplier search, capability screening, and shortlist recommendations
- Complete RFQ packages and apples-to-apples quote comparison
- Process reviews, first article inspection, and PPAP-style documentation
- Quality escapes and corrective action support after launch
06
Early Production Planning
Turn a working design into a repeatable build — and prepare your quality system for certification.
- Structured multi-level bills of material and part numbering
- Assembly work instructions, torque specs, and operator aids
- Fixtures, gauges, and inspection plans for critical characteristics
- Capacity, tooling lead time, and ramp schedule planning
- QMS procedures and documentation in preparation for ISO 9001 and AS9100 certification audits
Need structural or fatigue analysis?
FEA, fatigue life, thermal, and vibration work is covered in detail on its own page.
See engineering analysis