Devices for production line testing. Streamline production processes and reduce scope for error with innovative assembly and test equipment design. Precision fixtures either machined or 3d printed can ensure accuracy and repeatability and facilitate rapid assembly.
This fixture clamps a gas detector module in an airtight chamber for sensitivity testing.
3d printed fixtures. Design and 3d printing of bespoke jigs and fixtures for the rapid assembly of mechanical components.
Design of micro-plate handling systems, standalone micro-plate washers and reagent dispensers used for the screening of blood samples
Part of a team of engineers developing a fully automated machine for hands off processing of volume batches of blood samples in blood banks. This machine takes the donor’s blood samples through sample processing, washing, reagent addition and incubation stages of the assay testing process.
SuperNEMO Particle Physics detector Working with UCL and Manchester University departments of high energy physics developing the SuperNEMO particle physics detector. The aim is to weigh a Neutrino atomic particle in order to fill gaps in scientific equations.
(Inset) Development of the SupereNEMO ‘Cell’ component consisting of snap together injection moulded and copper components. This device guides and clamps the 50 micron anode and cathode wires and is required in high quantities for the final detector.
Herschel space telescope – SPIRE instrument Working with the Mullard Space Science Laboratory, part of UCL, on the SPIRE instrument, one of three infrared detector instruments aboard the Herschel space observatory positioned some 1,500,000 Km from Earth.
Working closely with scientists at MSSL Developing the optical mirror mounts and aluminium caseworks. This was a worldwide collaborative university project and has advanced the understanding by scientists for the creation of distant stars and galaxies.
Working with electronics engineers, this concept was generated to provide a modular gas detection system for mass production. This consists of a sealed gas system and an electronic flexi-circuit interface which auto-connects on assembly via a mobile phone battery type connector.
The project was taken from concept generation through detailed design into tooling acquisition.
IP 65 electronic enclosures with Screw free assembly of electronic components for rapid production.
Development of a long range PIR intruder detector, concept and detailed 3d CAD design using Solidworks. Produce drawings to BS8888. Management of tooling acquisition from China, pre-production, testing and transition into final production.
This IP65 rated device consists of a number of mechanisms to deal with angular and rotational adjustment / locking and tamper detection. A generic set of mouldings were developed to accommodate many sales variants for the end product.
Utilise injection mouldings and off-the-shelf components to achieve a low cost lockable tilt and pivot mechanism with fine adjustment facility and electronic anti tamper device.
Electronic door entry system This battery powered keyless door entry system comprises a smart card reader, electronic slip rings and a piezo actuated lock, all within a housing constructed from precision machined components.
Design of IP65 V0 rated injection moulded cases and internal components to control the gas flow path for multi channel aspirated fire detection systems for industrial applications.
Internal components to control gas flow were developed including injection molded manifolds, filters and fan as well as flow control and monitoring systems.
Development and engineering of 40 channel addressable system to replace expensive point detection systems in multi channel applications. Below is a self-testing sample point which would be mounted in each area to be monitored.
Mechanical design and conceptual design / styling of cases for this modular gas detection system which fits in line with an existing fire detection system.
3ddi have many years experience helping companies improve production efficiency through innovative special purpose machine design & production engineering. With our extensive experience working with production companies, we can also design and create jigs and fixtures that will vastly improve production efficiency and profitability.
We Provided a bespoke design service for this client, a leading glass product manufacturer. This machine progressively grinds and polishes flats on glass components mounted in vacuum chucks rotating below 8 fully adjustable grinding units. This machine is hydraulically and pneumatically operated with complex mechanisms for raising and rotating the vacuum chucks during the grinding process. All part drawings and data supplied ready for manufacture and assembly at their facility in Scotland.
Design of fully automated detector assembly machine for Manchester University for hign volume production
Working with the department of high energy physics at Manchester University developing a fully automated machine for the assembly and wiring of the SuperNEMO particle physics detector cell assemblies.
50 micron stainless steel wire is tensioned and clamped between 2 cells 3m apart. Some 20,000 of these assemblies will be required for the final detector.
Anode and Cathode wire feeding and tensioning mechanisms. Wire is driven through stainless steel rollers by stepper motors and tensioned via a spring arm mechanism.
Development of an intelligent cash till that weighs the contents of the individual coin and note holders. This enables cash flow in and out of the till to be continuously monitored, recorded and checked. This design is now used in many supermarkets.
Developing novel and creative solutions for pneumatic applications. A large bore rotary valve for cost effective mass production was created, an alternative to expensive and bulky solenoid valves.
Final engineering design and tooling acquisition for a medical infusion pump peristaltic pumping mechanism.
Ensuring the mechanism meets specification through stringent tooling and component quality checks at extremes of manufacturing tolerance.
Working with electronics engineers, this concept was generated to provide a modular gas detection system for mass production. This consists of a sealed gas system and an electronic flexi-circuit interface which auto-connects on assembly via a mobile phone battery type connector.
Designing stainless steel spark proof enclosures for existing fire detection products to achieve Ex zone 2 / Class 1 div 2 classification.
Development of an intelligent cash till that weighs the contents of the individual coin and note holders. This enables cash flow in and out of the till to be continuously monitored, recorded and checked. This design is now used in many supermarkets.
Developing novel and creative solutions for pneumatic applications. A large bore rotary valve for cost effective mass production was created, an alternative to expensive and bulky solenoid valves.