Spinal Traction Unit Client: Via Innovations Category: Product Design Background Spinal consultant Dr Raj Singhal envisioned a way to limit the devastating consequences of spinal injury. The spinal traction unit device realigns a dislocated cervical spine, reducing the compression on the spinal cord and providing the best possible chance of recovery. Significant engineering challenges had…
Slurry Wall for Amsterdam Subway Station Client: De Weger Architecten and Ingenieursbureau Category:Mechanical Design Background In 1997 De Weger Architecten and Ingenieursbureau in The Netherlands requested an analysis of the slurry wall installation relating to the 23 meter deep excavation on the North-South Metro line (Rokin Station) in Amsterdam. The analysis had to provide insight…
SCS Ripper Gearbox Design Client: Nimrod Engineering Ltd Category: Mechanical Design Background Screening and Crushing Systems (SCS) approached Motovated Design & Analysis to help in the expansion and development of their Vertical Shaft Cutter (VSC) Ripper line. The patented Orbital Action of the VSC Cutting Chamber (Figure 2) combined with good engineering and clear thinking…
Nimrod 6-8T Tilt Hitch Client: Nimrod Engineering Ltd Category: Mechanical Analysis and Mechanical Design Background Nimrod Engineering Ltd is a steel fabrication company specialising in the design, maintenance and repair of earthmoving attachments, including hitches and buckets. The development of a 6-8 tonne tilt hitch scaled from a 12 tonne model was experiencing problems in…
Nimrod 20T Quick Hitch Client: Nimrod Engineering Ltd Category: Mechanical Analysis & Mechanical Design Background Nimrod Engineering Ltd supplies quick hitches for use with a variety of excavators, with a range of pin centres and dipper widths. To reduce the modification and fabrication time needed to fit each different size, a new quick hitch design…
P11 Bogie Engineering, Design & Analysis Client: Camco Category: Mechanical Analysis Background Late in 2009 KiwiRail commissioned Motovated to engineer a bogie in support of their new Tranz Scenic rail cars. These rail cars were due to be delivered in early 2011 and were to be a significant step forward in terms of ride quality…
Antarctica NZ Traverse Living Module Client: Antartica New Zealand in conjunction with The Composite Group Category: Mechanical Design and Analysis Background Antarctica New Zealand (AntNZ), in conjunction with The Composite Group engaged Motovated to develop a living module for Antarctica. The concept was to use a pre-existing 8m x 3m x 2.5m swimming pool mould…
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DesignLine partnered with Motovated Design & Analysis for skilled support and advanced CAD tools to handle growing demand.
Vestner approached Motovated to design a scalable outdoor lift completely from scratch.
