Engineering Design and Prototyping
The Colworth Science Park Design and Prototyping workshop produces mechanical and electronic prototype components, complete machines, production lines and scientific apparatus. It is a one stop shop that provides all facilities to design, manufacture, assemble, test, install and commission plant.
Demanding design and manufacturing challenges are common place. Our staff are experienced in finding solutions through novel design, using specialist materials and manufacturing techniques to achieve the desired results.
How can we help you?
Staff are able to work closely with scientists and engineers to provide advice and design consultancy covering best practice, materials of construction, design, layout and manufacturing process route.
Equipment is often developed in conjunction with scientists’ leading to novel and patented systems or apparatus.
Computer Aided Design
Computer aided design using three dimensional solid modelling software allows the customer to view the component or complete machine during, and if required, throughout the design process. Detailed drawing an electronic data is produced for the manufacture of the required parts.
Our Design Engineers can generate:
- Complete (CAD) designs for visualisation, detailed drawings and electronic data for CAM, using Solid Edge and Delcam Powermill.
- Fully detailed 3D models for rapid prototyping.
- Fully detailed drawings for third party engineering companies who provide specialist machining processes, large quantity and repeat items.
Mechanical Engineering Facilities
Our in-house facilities include:
- Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines
- Bridgeport Milling machine, Mikron Milling machine, XYZ lathe, Renishaw digitising for reverse engineering
- Manually operated machines and facilities
- lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, saws, grinders, metal polishing, finishing facilities, glass bead-blasting, presses etc
- Welding
- argon (TIG), manual metal arc (MMA), spot welding, oxy/Ac processes
- Sheet metal tools
- Guillotines, benders, notchers, cropper, roller, hydraulic punch
- Plastics forming and fabrication
- thermoforming machine
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Our in-house expertise includes:
- Design
- Electrical and electronic control systems, systems integration, lab instrumentation
- Software
- PLC, Servo Motors, Labview development, PIC processor range, Datalogging
- Electronic/Electrical Capabilities
- Control panel design and wiring, motors and associated controls, instrumentation configuration, PCB/Wire wrap/ bread board capabilities, trouble shooting
- Electronic equipment for testing and calibration
To find out more please contact:
Mike Statham
Email: mike.statham@unilever.com
Tel: +44-1234-222197
Engineering Design and Prototyping
Colworth Science Park
Sharnbrook
Bedford MK44 1LQ
