Engineering Capabilities

Decades of multi-discipline engineering experience across electronics, software, mechanical, and control systems.

The design work documented on this site draws on a long engineering career spanning electronics, software, mechanical, and control disciplines. The sections below outline the technical areas that background covers, and the tools and platforms used in the designs shown throughout the site.
Background
Application Contexts
Electronics Assembly & Test
Precision Assembly
Packaging
Plastics
Industrial
Discipline
Software & Controls
Software Development
Custom software for industrial and embedded applications.
  • Microprocessor assembly language
  • Microsoft Visual Studio
  • PC-based HMI & data acquisition
Embedded Controller Design
Firmware and hardware design for dedicated embedded control.
  • PIC, AVR microcontroller families
  • Ethernet, USB & serial interfaces
  • Custom PCB design & layout
PLC Programming
Programming and integration of major PLC platforms.
  • Allen-Bradley
  • Automation Direct
  • Keyence • Omron • Mitsubishi
Discipline
Automation & Motion Control
Industrial Automation
PLC and PC-based automation systems, developed across a range of application areas.
  • Electronic assembly and test
  • Precision assembly and inspection
  • Packaging & plastics processes
  • Custom workcell design
Motion Control
Precision motion control systems for industrial and robotic applications.
  • Servo & stepper motor systems
  • Cartesian and gantry robots
  • Multi-axis coordinated motion
Vision Systems
Camera-based inspection and recognition for manufacturing quality control.
  • Object & part identification
  • Dimensional measurement
  • Calibration & alignment systems
Approach
Design & Problem Solving
Multi-Discipline Design
Design work spanning several engineering disciplines rather than a single specialty.
  • Mechanical design and fabrication
  • Electrical and electronic design
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • Concept through working prototype
Problem Solving
A diverse engineering background spanning decades of project experience, applied to analyzing complex problems and developing practical solutions — often in situations where no off-the-shelf option existed.