Engineering & Design
Extend your engineering efforts with our highly trained and skilled engineers (including Ph.D.s and M.S.s).
Supercomputing analysis
Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Spectral Element supercomputing and development. ASME V&V 10 and 20 quality simulations and validations. Don't be fooled by pretty pictures.
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3D CAD
3D CAD modeling is not a sketch pad for ideas, it is a highly accurate virtual environment to test fit, alignment, weight, strength, etc. Each part is drawn as it is fabricated.
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Finite Element Analysis
Finite element analysis (FEA) or finite element modeling (FEM), provides an initial verification of design performance. If done correctly, the time required for prototyping is reduced significantly. Otherwise it's just pretty pictures.
Proper constraints. Simulation must reflect reality.
For example, a flange is not bonded through the entire circumference, only at the bolt pattern.
Quality Mesh For accuracy and convergence
This is more art than science - keeping quality high with element count (thus solving time) down.
Mesh independence per ASME V&V 10 and 20
The effect of mesh resolution MUST be taken out of the results. Otherwise all you have is a pretty picture which may have NOTHING to do with reality.
Results Interpretation: Stress concentrations and artifacts.
Certifying the results using quantitative data.
Computer Aided Design
Computer Aided Design (CAD) has transformed the design cycle with 3D modeling.
Real parts: as manufactured
Parts are built in CAD as they are built in the fab shop. This "bottom-up" approach ensures the final product can be built with existing manufacturing capabilities. The trailer frame shown here is plasma cut, then bent on our brake press.
Test each part: fit and assembly
If the part cannot be brought in and attached (weld, bolt, etc) in CAD then it cannot be in real life. On the shown chassis, room is left for welding, deformation due to welding, and heat affected zone.
Simulate: motion, performance, weight
Looping here on the design cycle saves many prototypes. Does it move as desired? Does it hold stress as needed (FEA)? Is it the desired weight? The chassis shown is tested for safety factor of 8.
Finished item: Ready to build
Since the "heavy lifting" was done in CAD, the assembly of these parts will be like lego. No shop-floor modifications. No "on the fly" measurements. Simply precision. Shown, the full assembly of the ExoVac130.
Past Projects
Our team has a broad range of projects over many industries.
Pressure Vessel Texas A&M University
Custom designed and fabricated pressure vessel for combustion / plasma experiments in Dr. Staack lab. 1500 psi, optical ports, reusable rubber seal.
Hydraulic Power Unit Skids spec and design
Package hydraulic systems, custom-designed for customers.
Washout trailer Envirowash
Custom designed trailer for lowering a concrete washout pad and reclaiming / reusing water.
Research and Development
Exosent Engineering is a technology development/transfer company.
Titanium refinement
We are developing a new titanium refinement strategy to significantly lower costs.
Dense Plasma Focus subcritical assembly
Along with Dr. Staack at Texas A&M University, we are developing a small fusion reactor (dense plasma focus) for use in subcritical nuclear assemblies.
Subsurface detection thermal signatures
Along with Dr. Handler at Texas A&M University, we are investigating wakes of underwater objects and their surface thermal signature.