Engineering & R&D Services

Working with your team

Build the right development plan.

Start at the stage you need. Agree the objectives, interfaces, deliverables and review points, then connect the disciplines your project requires.

Mechanical & Powertrain Engineering

Start with the mechanical assembly, powertrain interfaces, installation space and service access. Define the fitting and integration work around the vehicle or system requirements.

Fabrication & Joining

Review materials, joint design, intended loading and assembly methods before agreeing the fabrication approach and inspection needs.

Subtractive Manufacturing (CNC)

Bring drawings or an existing part. Agree material, critical features, fit and finishing requirements before choosing the machining approach.

Additive Manufacturing

Use 3D printing to explore shape, clearances and assembly. Select a material and printing process around the prototype, fixture or housing and its intended use.

Digital Design & Reverse Engineering

Capture existing geometry through measurement and 3D scanning, then develop CAD models and drawings around interfaces, packaging and assembly requirements.

Embedded Electronics & Control Systems

Link electrical architecture to sensing, embedded software, CAN communications and diagnostics, with verification tied to the hardware and software configuration.

Vehicle Simulation & Model-Based Engineering

Define model scope, input data and operating scenarios before comparing vehicle and control-system behaviour. Record assumptions and relate results to the model configuration.

MIL, SIL & HIL Verification

Structure model-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop verification as distinct stages. Agree the controller, plant model, interfaces and acceptance evidence required for each stage.

Thermal Management & HVAC

Assess heat sources, cooling circuits, airflow and HVAC requirements together. Review packaging, ambient conditions, sensing and control before defining the thermal-system approach.

Research & Prototype Development

Plan focused investigations and prototype experiments, connecting observations to design choices. Keep assumptions, configurations and findings traceable through the next development step.

Applied AI & Engineering Automation

Build AI-assisted workflows that search technical sources, prepare analysis and reduce repetitive engineering work. Keep source references and human review attached to outputs.

Assess your project

Bring a vehicle, component or system question. Start with requirements, operating conditions and a comparison of feasible approaches before choosing the next step.

Develop your solution

Turn an agreed concept into models, drawings, software interfaces and a prototype plan. Connect the disciplines needed for your stage of development.

Verify your design

Bring an existing design or prototype. Define what needs to be demonstrated, plan the checks and review the findings against agreed acceptance criteria.

What your project can include.

Choose the outputs needed for your next decision. Scope, formats, responsibilities, review points and use of project information are agreed before work begins.

Feasibility & requirements

A requirements brief covering intended use, constraints and unanswered questions
Architecture options and trade-offs for power, energy, packaging and integration
A feasibility note with assumptions, risks and recommended next investigations

Design & integration

Battery packaging and other assembly studies, CAD models and interface drawings
Electrical schematics, component requirements and interface definitions for controls and CAN communications
Simulation models or software prototypes with inputs, assumptions and version records

Testing & handover

A prototype and verification plan with configuration-specific acceptance criteria
Reports separating simulated, software, bench and vehicle observations
Handover records covering interfaces, configuration, findings and remaining actions

From brief to development evidence

Define the brief

Clarify the application, technical targets, available information and constraints. Agree responsibilities, deliverables and review criteria with your team.

Design & simulate

Compare architectures, develop geometry and analyse system behaviour. Record model assumptions and resolve mechanical, electrical and software interfaces before committing to a prototype.

Prototype & integrate

Develop the prototype in agreed stages, bringing components, controls and supporting systems together. Review fit, function and service access before the next iteration.

Validate & hand over

Review results against the agreed requirements. Keep simulation, software checks, bench results and vehicle tests distinct, and hand over configuration records, findings and open actions.

Before we get started.

A clear brief helps us agree useful work, whether you need a focused study or support through several development stages.

Can you help with one part of a larger project?

Yes. Start with the question or interface you need to resolve. The scope can focus on a component, model, control function or integration study, with responsibilities defined alongside your existing team.

What should I share in the first enquiry?

Describe the application, what already exists, the problem to solve and the decision you need to make. Include operating conditions, available drawings or measurements and any timing or budget constraints. We can identify missing information together.

How are results and technical limits communicated?

Agree the requirements and acceptance criteria first. Results identify the model or hardware configuration, method, assumptions and limits. A simulation result, bench observation and vehicle test are different forms of evidence; each supports its own stated conclusion.

What if my project includes a vehicle or working fleet?

Start with vehicle condition, route, payload, gradients, auxiliaries and charging access. Power and range requests guide assessment; they are not confirmed ratings or a guarantee of suitability. Explore conversion applications or bring your fleet brief to the initial discussion.

How do we agree documentation and confidentiality?

Before exchanging sensitive material, agree how project information may be used and shared. The scope should define deliverables, file formats, access, ownership and the handover your team needs.

Can I discuss training or an apprenticeship?

We are shaping practical learning opportunities around engineering projects. Tell us your experience, learning goals and organisation. Format, supervision and availability need to be agreed before a place is confirmed. Register your interest.

Let’s develop your idea.

Tell us what you want to develop, what already exists and where you need support. Share your brief, drawings or specifications to start the conversation.

Discuss Your Project