Engineering Services

Senior mechanical engineering support for defined technical challenges.

LZ DesignWorks supports machine builders, automation companies, manufacturers and engineering teams with concept development, reviews, calculations, machine design, robotics and specialized project work.

Practical support without adding unnecessary complexity.

Our focus is on assignments where experience and engineering judgment can make a meaningful difference—whether that means evaluating a concept, checking a design, solving a specific mechanical problem or completing a defined design project.

Services can be provided independently or as an extension of an existing engineering team, remotely or on-site as required by the assignment.

01

Concept Development & Engineering Advice

Early decisions have a major effect on complexity, cost and performance. We support the development and evaluation of machine and equipment concepts before significant effort is committed to detailed design.

Equipment conceptsLayoutsMechanism selectionFeasibility reviewPreliminary sizingComponent selectionDesign alternativesCycle-time considerations
02

Design Reviews & Drawing Checking

An experienced independent review can identify functional, manufacturing and assembly issues before drawings are released or equipment reaches the shop floor. Reviews can be focused on a complete machine, an assembly or a specific design concern.

Mechanical design reviewDrawing checkingFunctionalityManufacturabilityAssemblyMaintainabilityComponent selectionTechnical review
03

Engineering Calculations & Analysis

We provide focused engineering calculations and analysis to support design decisions, verify mechanical systems and size components. The level of analysis is matched to the problem rather than made unnecessarily complicated.

Force calculationsMotion calculationsDrive sizingComponent sizingStructural calculationsMechanical system analysisFEA where appropriate
04

Machine Design

Mechanical design support for custom machinery and industrial equipment—from an individual mechanism or machine section through to complete specialized equipment. Designs are developed with practical manufacturing, assembly and service considerations in mind.

MechanismsDrive systemsToolingStructural assembliesConveyorsMaterial handlingPackaging equipmentCustom machinery
05

Automation, Robotics & EOAT

Mechanical engineering support for automated and robotic equipment, including the mechanical elements surrounding the robot—not simply robot selection. We can support cell concepts, tooling and integration of the equipment required to make the process work.

Robotic cell conceptsEOATEquipment layoutsReach considerationsCycle considerationsMachine tendingPalletizingLoading / unloadingMechanical integration
06

Specialized Project Support

LZ DesignWorks can supplement an existing engineering team for clearly defined assignments where additional senior mechanical engineering capability is needed. Support can be structured around a specific deliverable or an agreed scope of ongoing work.

Defined engineering assignmentsSmall projectsIndependent technical inputSenior design supportEngineering team supportRemote / on-site
Typical Engagements

Where LZ DesignWorks fits.

We are best suited to focused mechanical engineering assignments rather than general engineering manpower.

  • A new machine or mechanism needs concept development before detailed design begins.
  • An existing design would benefit from an experienced independent review before release.
  • A specific calculation, sizing exercise or mechanical analysis is required.
  • A machine builder or automation integrator needs additional senior design capability for part of a project.
  • A robotic application needs mechanical cell, tooling, EOAT or material-handling support.
  • A smaller machine-design project needs experienced ownership from concept through detailed design.
How We Work
01 · DEFINE

Understand the assignment

Clarify the technical objective, available information, interfaces, constraints and expected deliverables.

02 · ENGINEER

Apply the right level of analysis

Use practical engineering judgment, calculations and design methods appropriate to the problem and project stage.

03 · DELIVER

Provide useful engineering output

Deliver clear concepts, reviews, calculations, design information or project support that the client can act on.

Have a specific engineering requirement?

Tell us what you are working on, where the project stands and what kind of mechanical engineering support you need.

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