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Applications across real machinery and products.

Representative engineering scenarios covering machinery and vehicle electrification, electronic production, difficult parts and product concepts. Share a drawing, a photo or simply the problem you need solved.

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Modular lithium battery enclosure shown in two product views (image supplied by DW Engineering Services)
MACHINE ELECTRIFICATION

Electrify specialist machinery and vehicles

A machine or vehicle developer needs to replace a legacy power system with battery-electric equipment. The challenge is integration across the battery, BMS, drive controller, charger, wiring and application software.

  • Requirements and electrical architecture
  • BMS / CAN communications, precharge and contactors
  • Curtis-compatible control integration where applicable
  • Commissioning, fault handling and verification support
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PCB & HARNESS PRODUCTION

Take a custom controller into repeatable manufacture

A prototype controller works, but production needs robust board design, connector selection, harness documentation and assembly planning.

  • PCB layout and design-for-manufacture review
  • PCB manufacture and assembly coordination
  • Harness design, drawings and no-MOQ production support
  • Test points, revision control and build documentation
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OBSOLETE PARTS

Solve an obsolete component problem

A machine, classic vehicle or specialist product has an unavailable component. Source the original, qualify an alternative or explore a reverse-engineered and legally permitted replacement.

  • Identify and document the original requirement
  • Search for approved stock and technical equivalents
  • Assess repair, redesign or permitted remanufacture
  • Plan dimensional, electrical and functional verification
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IDEA TO PRODUCT

Turn an early idea into a prototype

Someone has spotted a gap in the market, but has no CAD, firmware or design team. The first step is to establish requirements and feasibility before expensive production decisions.

  • Concept discovery and feasibility
  • CAD, electronics and technical architecture
  • Prototype development and iteration
  • Production route and supply-chain planning
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CURTIS CONTROLS

Commission and integrate a Curtis-based machine control system

A machine developer needs reliable inverter configuration, application logic, CAN interfaces and diagnostics across an electrified drivetrain or hydraulic system.

  • Application-layer software and VCL where supported
  • Configuration using manufacturer tools
  • CAN communication and system interface design
  • Fault handling, commissioning and integration support
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BESPOKE BUILD

Design and manufacture a one-off or specialist component

A product or legacy machine requires custom hardware that is unavailable off the shelf, from a CNC machined part to a fabricated assembly.

  • CAD and dimensional assessment
  • CNC, 3D printing, laser cutting or bending
  • Prototype fit and function review
  • Build documentation and production planning
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Use these scenarios as a starting point. We can assist with a one-off design task, a replacement part, production coordination or a complete development and integration programme.

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