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Product development concept, development, detail to manufacture. Product Design Development specialist and professional mechanical engineer utilising leading 3D modelling and analysis tools.Experienced across: - Precision mechanical, consumer, electronic, biomedical, general industry, and machinery. - Prototype, fabrication, sheet metal, cast metal, die casting, CNC machining, plastic moulding. - Design concept, aesthetic, product architecture, form, function and fine detail. - Product life-cycle:  design, test/validation, manufacture, commission and operation.Capabilities: - 3D modelling of both intricate parts and large assemblies. - Design for manufacture, geometric tolerancing (GD&T) - Product planning and project management. - Small gear sets, electro-mechanical mechanisms. - Force, strength, motion analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using ANSYS and SolidWorks suite. - Human Factors, Ergonomics and Workflow Study. - Equipment design with pneumatic and hydraulic control. - Machine control systems, sensor selection and integration - Test and validation, certification process for EU market compliance. - Solidworks, ANSYS, MS Project, Excel and MathCAD.Materials Selection and Application: - Steels, tool steel, aluminium, stainless steel, non-ferrous alloys, and wear resistant alloys. - Plastics and rubbers. - Ceramics, low friction carbon and gem bearings.