STEP-BY-STEP
Our Blueprint for Your Success
STEP-BY-STEP
From beginning to end we follow
a rigorous engineering process that focuses on:
-Requirement definition and validation
-De-risking by leveraging all stake holder knowledge
-Clear design milestones and reviews
- STEP 1
Needs Assessment &
Conceptual Design
- STEP 2
Preliminary
Design
- STEP 3
Detail Design
- STEP 4
Implementation
- STEP 5
Site Installation &
Acceptance
- STEP 6
Training, Maintenance, Continuous improvement and support
1.Needs Assessment &
Conceptual Design
- Map current manufacturing process
- Estimate current labour costs
- Present multiple automated manufacturing solutions
- Payback analysis and solutions selection
- Production throughput analysis
- Risk analysis and mitigation plan
- Project plan
- De-risk with prototypes and testing
- Major component validation
- Project Schedule
2.Preliminary Design
- System architecture
- Layout
- 3D Massing model
- Engineering Analysis
- Major component selection
- Safety Risk Assessment
3.Detailed Design
- Detailed 3D CAD
- Manufacturing Drawings
- Electrical Control System Design
- Pneumatic Diagram
- Guarding System Design
- Control Reliant Safety Systems (Interlocks, E-Stop)
- Control Software Narrative
4.Implementation
- Procurement and vendor control
- Mechanical fabrication and assembly
- Electrical and PLC programming
- HMI software development
- Control Panel Fabrication and wiring
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
5.Site Installation, Requirement
Validation
& Acceptance
- Requirement validation: Throughput, reliability, machine independence, quality, features, UI, safety, alarms
- Package and Ship Equipment
- Site installation and commissioning
- Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Pre-Start Safety Review
6.Post-Installation Support
- Operator training
- Maintenance plan and manuals
- Spare parts program
- Continuous improvement efforts
- New recipe programming
TESTIMONIALS
Trusted by
North Americas
Leading Manufacturers
“Mech DS is a long-term strategic partner that has provided our company with reliable engineering support. Their speed of project completion has been critical in our innovation cycles.”
“We commissioned Mechatronic D.S to design and build a system to automate a complex multi-step production process. The output was a multi-arm manufacturing robot/ press system which we have been running 100+ hours per week with great success. I highly recommend this talented team.”
“I would not hesitate to recommend Mechatronic Design Solutions for your custom automation needs. We received great value on our project, and timely follow up support when needed."
“Automating industrial cooking can be intimidating. Mechctronic DS removed the risk from this process and helped our company realize a safe, reliable, and quality solution that will pay dividends for years to come."
“Our products need to be interchangeable. Mechatronic DS provided a suite of engineering services that included product design, assembly fixtures and inspection jigs. They were always professional and a joy to work with.”
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