Mechanical Engineering
The mechanics are often a decisive part of the product's function, where robustness, size, material selection, heat management and user experience are absolutely central. At Move we develop mechanical designs closely together with electronics and software, so the product can be built, tested, manufactured and run reliably in practice.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineering in the real world
Mechanical engineering is about making a product work physically in the real world. That can be a simple enclosure protecting the electronics, a precise mechanical assembly, a moving function, a seal, a mounting surface, a bracket, or a complete product design where mechanics, electronics and user experience come together.
Thermal design
Cooling and stable operation
Our own workshop
3D printing, laser cutter and fast prototypes
Ready for production
DFM and injection moulding
Mechanics and electronics
Developed closely together from the start
Mechanics and electronics are developed together
At Move, mechanics and electronics work closely together. That matters, because the two areas can rarely be developed in isolation. The board has to fit the enclosure. Connectors, cables, sensors, batteries, antennas, displays and buttons have to be placed correctly. The mechanics have to protect the electronics, but must not block signals, create thermal problems, make assembly awkward or prevent service and testing.
That is why we build mechanical engineering into product development early. The product's size, materials, tolerances, assembly principle, robustness, sealing, heat dissipation and production method can be just as decisive as the electronics themselves. Does the product have to withstand impact, vibration, heat, moisture, cleaning or outdoor use? Does it have to be compact, light, robust, elegant, cheap to manufacture or fast to assemble? Choices of that kind shape the whole product.
Thermal design and heat dissipation
Thermal design is often an important part of the mechanics. That applies especially in products with high compute power, AI modules, powerful processors, power electronics, batteries or components that generate heat in operation. Here the mechanics must not only hold the product together. They also have to help lead heat away, protect sensitive components and ensure stable performance over time.
That can involve cooling profiles, thermally conductive materials, thermal pads, airflow, enclosure geometry, material selection and the placement of heat-sensitive components. In compact products, thermal design is often a balance between size, performance, noise, sealing, robustness and production cost. If the heat is not handled correctly, it can lead to unstable operation, reduced lifetime, throttling, a poor user experience or problems in testing and certification.
From prototype to full functional model
We have facilities at the office for quickly building prototypes and proof of concept models. With 3D printers, a laser cutter and workshop facilities, we can rapidly test parts of a design, try out fit, assess assembly and validate mechanical principles before the design is locked. That makes development more concrete and reduces the risk of expensive mistakes later.
Sometimes it is enough to test a single element: a locking mechanism, a click function, a sensor placement, a bracket, a seal or a cooling solution. Other times we build full functional models, so the customer, the developers and production can all assess the product physically. It is often only when you hold the prototype in your hand that the most important details become clear.
We develop both simple enclosures and more complex mechanical solutions with moving parts. That can be products where the mechanics control a function, position a sensor, protect electronics, lead heat away, guide the user or make the product easier to assemble and service. In that process we work with 3D design, material selection, mechanical tolerances, assembly, manufacturing and testing.
Designed for industrial production
We have experience with products that start as 3D-printed prototypes and later have to move into injection moulding. That is an important journey, because a design that works fine as a 3D print is not necessarily ready for industrial production. Wall thicknesses, ribs, draft angles, joints, tolerances, material selection and tool design all have to be considered if the product is later to be injection moulded stably and cost-effectively.
In the transition from development to production we work with DFM, Design for Manufacturing. Here we look at how the design can be manufactured, assembled and inspected efficiently. We can carry out tolerance analyses that help catch potential quality problems, variation between batches and assembly challenges before they show up in production. That can be the difference between a prototype that works once and a product that can be manufactured again and again to consistent quality.
Relevant standards can also form part of the design framework, depending on the product and the market. That could be IP classification for dust and water, IK classification for impact, environmental testing for temperature and humidity, geometric tolerances, or material requirements for flame-retardant plastics. Requirements of that kind are best built in early, so the mechanics do not have to be redesigned late in the process.
From engineering to finished product
When the product is ready for production, we can either manufacture it ourselves or use our partner network for parts, components and processes delivered into our production. That means we can take responsibility for the whole: engineering, prototype, suppliers, assembly, documentation, testing and finished product.
Mechanical engineering at Move is therefore not only about CAD and good-looking renderings. It is about creating physical solutions that fit the electronics, handle heat, can be manufactured sensibly and withstand the use the product will meet.
Frequently asked questions
What does mechanical engineering cover?
Mechanical engineering covers enclosures, brackets, moving parts, assembly principles, material selection, seals, tolerances, prototypes, thermal design and design for manufacturing, among other things.
Can you make fast prototypes?
Yes. We have 3D printers, a laser cutter and workshop facilities, so we can quickly build prototypes, proof of concept models and test mechanical principles.
Do you work with thermal design?
Yes. Thermal design is often part of the mechanics, especially in products with high compute power, AI modules, power electronics, batteries or compact enclosures, where heat dissipation is critical for stable operation.
Can you help with injection moulding?
Yes. We have experience with products that go from 3D printing and prototype to injection-moulded parts, where the design has to be adapted for industrial production.
What is tolerance analysis?
Tolerance analysis is used to assess how small variations in parts and production affect assembly, function, quality and batch consistency. It helps uncover problems before the product goes into production.
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