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Engineering Design, Analysis, and Consultation
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Product Design & Analysis
3D Designs
 

Three dimensional computerized models of your part or product idea. We work from simple sketches off a napkin or sophisticated electronic files.

Engineering Drawings
   

Engineering drawings with details to have a parts or equipment manufactured.

  Proof-of-Concept
    Designing and prototyping your idea to prove if the concept will work.

Design for Manufacturability
    Modifying designs so they are easier and less expensive to manufacture.

Material Selection
 

Recommending appropriate materials to improve functionality or reduce cost.

Component Sourcing
 

Finding sources for hard to find materials or components, or finding local sources.

Technical Feasibility Analysis
 

Testing the feasibility of your product idea.

Product Costing
 

Providing cost estimates for product ideas, a critical piece of information for any business plan.

Finite Element Analysis
 

Analyzing the stresses on designs and recommending modifications to improve the product or reduce costs.
 
Consulting
Plant Layouts
 

Layouts for manufacturing and office areas for improved work flow or expansion.

Designing, Implementing, and Improving Processes
 

Evaluating existing processes and recommending improvements and/or designing new processes.

Automation
 

Automating existing or new processes.

Equipment Design/Selection
 

Helping to select appropriate equipment or designing customized equipment.

Ergonomics
 

Evaluating work areas to reduce cumulative trauma on employees.

Environmental Assistance
  Environmental Assistance specializing in air quality regulatory compliance and permitting.

  Quality Improvement
 

Finding root causes of defects, contamination and quality problems.

Lean Systems
 

Helping your company implement lean principles.
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For Further Information, Contact
Kim Sayre
UK Center for Manufacturing
Phone: 859.257.6262 ext.401
Email: sayre@engr.uky.edu
 
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Last Updated: April 29, 2008