Mechanical Engineering Consulting Services

Q: Lathrop Engineering, Inc. 492 Division Street Campbell, CA 95008 USA Phone: 408-379-7500 Fax: 408-379-0417 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN/PRODUCT DESIGN Lathrop's ability to translate new, innovative ideas into successful products gives our clients the competitive edge in their market. The successful integration of industrial design and engineering is the key to producing leading edge products. By combining the talents of highly trained professionals with 3-D CAD/CAM tools, plus sophisticated program management, Lathrop is able to supply a design process which is unsurpassed in the industry. Lathrop, a firm believer in concurrent engineering, brings industrial design and mechanical engineering together with the client in the design process to address the issues of marketing, technology, cost, manufacturing, and services. Aggressive product design schedules are inherent to meeting economic and marketing requirements. Lathrop's in-house staff, computer aided design and engineering tools - Pro/ENGINEERING and COSMOS/M, prototype and model shop, and a comprehensive vendor base are the key elements to completing successful product design projects in minimum time and within budget. Lathrop has, since 1982, functioned as a product design team member to over 100 clients ranging from start-ups to FORTUNE 500 firms. Projects range from analysis to full product development responsibility. CAPABILITIES Lathrop Engineering provides complete project management, industrial design, product design, and engineering analysis services. * Products concepts, ideation, industrial design, and human factors studies. * Concept sketches, mock-ups, and models. * Product design and documentation using Pro/ENGINEER and AutoCAD software. * Prototype, soft-tooling, hard tooling, production engineering. * Thermal, kinematic, static and dynamic analysis using COSMOS/M finite element software. * Product Packaging and precision mechanism design. * Microprocessor and PLC based instrumentation and control systems. * Assembly and test fixtures. * Design for regulatory compliance including UL 544, FDA Class VI, and FCC Part 15. PROJECT EXAMPLES Lathrop Engineering has focused on succesful projects in three product areas.

* Medical * Consumer Products * Computer Peripherals Lathrop has drawn on their broad experience base to complete projects in other areas as well. * Industrial Products * Industrial Process Equipment For more information on how we can become your partner in developing your product, please contact Rick Cameron, Marketing Director at 408-379-7500 or submit your inquiries to Lathrop Engineering, Inc. 492 Division Street Campbell, CA 95008 USA

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