Innovative Design Engineering

read moreIDE offers 3D CAD design services as an integral part of the engineering design process. All designs are created using either Pro/Engineer (Creo) or SolidWorks, two of the most widespread CAD packages in use today. We strive to build robust CAD models which can be easily changed as the design evolves. Good design is more than just creating CAD models that look good. It's more about developing well thought out designs that carefully examine the design functional requirements and then consider how the parts will be manufactured, assembled, tested, and serviced.

read moreIDE provides product design and development engineering services for client companies that need experienced leadership to develop new products. IDE provides mechanical product design and development engineering services based upon years of experience in a variety of industries including computer products, medical devices and equipment, pharmaceutical lab and production equipment, industrial power equipment, and consulting with industrial design firms. Our staff is experienced in cross-functional areas including design, manufacturing, and field support.

read moreIDE staff have extensive experience in designing precision mechanisms used in commercial products and equipment. Our staff have years of experience designing precision mechanisms such as high-speed printers and paper handling devices. These electro-mechanical machines consist of precision machined parts custom designed to hold tight tolerances while providing a cost-effective solution. All projects are designed using 3D CAD software with kinematic capability to simulate how components move as they are driven by servo motors, cams, or other means.

read moreTypically a client will have a need for a unique machine to perform in a laboratory or production environment. IDE will generate a specification or statement of work to define the operational goal of the machine. These custom machines are then designed, built, tested, and delivered to client companies. A custom design example is shown below. The client wanted a means to automatically sew a label onto a complete sweatshirt as a means of customizing the garment. A design was created using pneumatic slides and grippers that were mounted to an electronic sewing machine.

read moreOur staff have years of experience in electronic packaging of commercial and consumer products. We can design custom parts and package off-the-shelf components to create the entire product. An example is an external enclosure (plastic or sheet metal) and internal components, including printed circuit boards, power supply, human interface display, and input/output devices. CAD capabilities include cable routing and thermal analysis to ensure heat sinks and other components are within design limits.

read moreIDE provides the engineering expertise needed to develop a new product or improve an existing one. The following steps define the typical product design process. The first phase usually begins with an idea for a new product. A product specification is developed to define the functions and performance criteria for the product. Depending upon the product, one or more industrial design concept sketches are created to define the visual appearance features. The second phase is to develop a design based upon the concept model and specification.