Hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV) propulsion technology company with proven expertise designing, developing, and building complex vehicle electrification systems. Focus on small 3 & 4 wheel specialty commercial/industrial vehicles.Designed 3 generations of prototype battery packs for Electra Meccanica Vehicles "SOLO" single seat EV, New Westminster, BC.NSERC Engage projects at UBC: Engineering Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry Departments. Advanced SOC/SOH algorithms for BMS development.

Developing EVCare software platform to monitor, extract, and analyze hidden data to provide a much more comprehensive assessment of overall lithium-ion battery health.EVCare is an intelligent data mining telematics software solution for electric vehicles that goes deeper into the battery and applies proprietary predictive analytics to create dashboards and recommendations for Fleet Managers.

Marine Lithium Battery Modules- Designed, fabricated and assembled 6.2 kWhr prototype lithium ion module for marine applications.- Initial installation: BRAtt (Burchette Robert Allen training tugboat) house power.- Debuted at ITS 2010 Trade Show, Vancouver, B.C. (International Tug & Salvage).Module Development- Functional Requirements Document: optimize for production, cost, reliability, longevity.- Busbar/cell tabs: electromechanical coupling; strain relief and fasteners/welding/compression.- Plastic injection molding: re-work CNC components for simplified assembly, high volume production.SDTC Funding Process: Program Manager- Successful completion of Phase 1 SOI (Statement of Interest) for Round 17 funding.- Environmental assessment (Carl Moyer); schematics, graphics, charts, spreadsheets.- Approved for Funding Phase 2 – 2010A Detailed Proposal $8.9M (Oct. 2010).Quality System- Initial investigation of ISO 9001:2008 certification process & requirements.- Structure product development with APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) phases.- Implementation of ECR procedures, drawing Review and Release procedures

Hybrid Vehicles- Designed, fabricated, assembled and installed battery pack for Ford Escape Hybrid- Designed, fabricated battery packs for the FISKER KARMA, QUANTUM/US ARMY “Aggressor/CERV”Welding- Weld tab design: current carrying capacity, thickness, protrusions, notches.- Resistance welding (Miyachi), optimize time/force/current, QC pull testing.- Laser welding investigation (GSI, Trumpf, Miyachi): empty can sample welding, analysis.- Welding metallurgy: heat affected zone, penetration, deformation, sectioning, microscopy, microcrystalline cracking.- Materials evaluation: Ni200/201, copper, NiTruClad laminate.- QC/QA: thermographic & electronic analysis post-weld condition & conductivity verification.Thermal management- CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) modeling & simulation: US Provisional Patent: #60/900,334- Developed active & passive thermal management systems.Data Acquisition CAN Bus, OBD, J1939Streaming time series data.Manufacturing- SLA, CNC, water jet, plastic injection molding, thermoforming.- Vehicle integration: mechanical, electrical component assembly.Logistics/Dangerous Goods (DG)- Setup US & Canadian Brokerage/Customs accounts for North-South movement.- DG compliance: ground/air packaging, labeling, transport.- DG Certification: Ground, Air: 2 day course, 2008.- Shipping regulations: US Customs, NAFTA, Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), US Dept. of Transportation, Import Bonds, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Emergency Response Guide (ERG), Bill of Lading.Quality System- Compliance with ISO/TS16949 and APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning).- FMEA, DFMEA: component analysis for failure mechanisms.

Redesign & production of the legendary Gary Mull 22' Pocket Rocket racing sailboat through partnership with world renowned naval architect Don Martin.Fastest PHRF rated sportsboat in North America.Acquired worldwide production rights through Gary Mull Estate & Jim Antrim Naval Architects.Developed initial website (DreamWeaverMX, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Elements), generate & established interest, identified market entry issues and early adopters.Overall sportsboat research, market & competitor assessment, strategic positioning, options/features investigation.Coordinated all I/P vending and manufacturing issues, raised funding, secured contractors & vendors.Fabrication of new hull & deck plugs, pulled new molds, vacuum-bagging hull, deck, liner, hatches.Material & component procurement, 2D-3D CAD drawings for machining, laser/water jet cutting (plastic, aluminum, stainless steel).Complete assembly of all hardware, appurtenances, rigging (standing, running), and commissioning.Initial prototype completed for Feb. 2005 Vancouver International Boat Show, followed by North American sales of 6 fully-rigged race-ready boats (included customers in Marina Del Rey, Lake Tahoe, New York, Seattle).Winter Sailing Charity Challenge, West Vancouver Yacht Club, 2005, 1st in Division.Mercedes Benz Waves 2005, Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, Division 3, 1st place.Whidbey Island Race Week 2005, Corinthian Yacht Club, 1st Place.

3D Design & Manufacturing of Medical Prototypes (Cardiology, Osteoporosis)- CAD modeling (SolidWorks) of all components associated with proprietary heart monitor and ultrasonic bone analyzer.- CNC machining of prototype enclosures, assembly of mechanical apparatus, design/build 3-lead ECG & transducers.- Hospital and laboratory interface with cardiology, emergency, biomedical engineering, and bone loss clinics.Clinical Studies/FDA & Health Canada Regulatory Preliminary Investigation- Coordination/preparation of protocols and clinical studies, data analysis, reports.- Predicate devices/substantial equivalency research and technical presentation for pre-IDE (Investigational Device Exemption) meeting towards 510(k) submission.- Preliminary PMA (Pre-Market Approval) preparation; Quality System development and preliminary implementation to meet ISO 13485 and FDA QSR (Quality System Regulations).

R&D of proprietary fibre optic electro-surgical cauterizing pen and Functional MRI response pad.Design, manufacturing, assembly, and testing of all components associated with a proprietary fibre optic electro-surgical cutting/cauterizing pen and electronic control package.Designing/modeling in 3D-CAD (Pro/Engineer, SolidWorks), SLA (stereolithography).Design of injection molded plastic components, attention to size, aesthetics, ergonomics, assembly, mold details, and feasibility for manual, semi-automatic, and robotic assembly.Design of semi-automated assembly line, including jigs and fixtures for incoming material inspection, component manipulation & orientation, pallet registering & docking, cable processing, and ultrasonic bonding, all suitable for a Class 1000 HEPA filtered clean room environment.FDA regulatory compliance/auditing, 510(k) amendment submission, project management, and document control to GMP and ISO 9000.

PROJECTS:US Army: Whole Body Vibration StudyStudy of human responses to whole-body vibration, simulating army tactile ground vehicles, to predict the risk of injury over time. Designed FORTRAN software routines to read, analyze, and graphically output the ECG, EMG, force, and acceleration data signals.Ballard Power: CFD Analysis of Carbon Plate ChannelsSoftware (Patran, Fluent) was used to model the fuel cell geometry and to simulate the flow of hydrogen/oxygen on either side of the platinum catalytic membrane in order to investigate the energy transfer and optimize the channel shape and pattern.Symbion Medical: FEA of Aortic Tricuspid Heart ValveA static computer finite element analysis (FEA) model was generated to simulate one leaflet of the heart valve exposed to the back-pressure of blood; investigated possible mechanisms responsible for the recurrence of failed valves due to premature tearing.UBC: Burn Patient TreatmentStudied techniques needed to control important physiological environmental parameters, such as temperature, humidity, oxygen concentration, and pressure around a localized area of the body suffering from severe burns. Prototype development included air chambers, flow valves, recirculation system, and feedback sensors.Rocky Mountain Bikes: Torsion/Bending Component Analysis & OptimizationDesigned and fabricated a structural frame for mounting a mountain bike frame and applying test loads of bending and torsion to various key areas in order to improve the design and optimize components.Alberta Wheat Pool: Bulk Handling and Dust Control AnalysisInvestigated possible mechanisms responsible for dust accumulation problems in the grain hoppers when rail cars are dumped. A scale model was developed to simulate an entire hopper, utilizing Plexiglas and dye-traced water for flow visualization.ASTM destructive/nondestructive testingDestructive/Non-Destructive testing of materials and objects, using Tinius-Olsen and Instron machinery.