CIVIL ENGINEERING

MODERNIZING EXISTING BUILDINGS

In civil engineering, calculations and mechanical designs are a daily occurrence. MechDes has extensive knowledge of audit accounts and renovations of locks and weirs. These existing Dutch buildings must be modernized to be able to last for years to come. MechDes is a specialist at this level. We help you with every project to see what is needed. We engineer your vision.

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Many locks and weirs in the Netherlands have been in existence for more than 100 years. Thanks to sound designs from then, they are still safe. Together we make these locks and weirs future-proof and comply with current laws and regulations. We think along with every project and we know what is needed. Thanks to our experience with mechanical engineering and control accounts, we accurately map out what is needed for innovation.

Our way of working

Kick-off meeting

We invite you to our office in Harderwijk. We go deeper into the initial question to be sure to develop a good product.

CONCEPT ENGINEERING

We combine the knowledge gained from the kick-off meeting and our expertise. We use this to create a first 3D concept. We discuss with you what we are going to build.

BASIC ENGINEERING

We start with engineering on a macro level. We zoom in on the challenges in the project and develop a solid foundation.

DETAIL ENGINEERING

From a solid foundation, details are applied to the design. Everything is calculated and tested.

Inspiring projects

Projecten

Prinses Marijkesluis

Civil Engineering

Prinses Marijkesluis

Civiel

ShorePower – Storage Reel

Civiel

ShorePower – Storage Reel

Civil Engineering

ShorePower – PowerReach NxG

Civiel

Deep Sea Polymetallic nodule collection

Offshore

Deep Sea Polymetallic nodule collection

Weir gate crane

Civil Engineering

Stuwkraan Linne

Civiel

Lasmachine voor het volautomatisch lassen van veehekken en -poorten

Maakindustrie

Lasmachine voor het volautomatisch lassen van elektriciteitskasten

Maakindustrie

Lasmachine voor het lassen van deurkozijnprofielen en toebehoren

Maakindustrie

Automotive jig voor het lassen van autostoelen

Automotive

Shop towel transportbanden

Machinebouw

Controle berekeningen verhaallieren

Offshore

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What software do you work with?

Within MechDes we have experience with the well-known 3D packages such as; Solid Works, Inventor, Catia, Solid Edge, Siemens NX. We perform FEM calculations in ANSYS Workbench, among others. In addition to the software mentioned above, we also have licenses for 20-sim and ANSYS Discovery. We can provide animations and visualizations in Delfoi, among others. The most suitable software is selected based on the customer’s wishes. In terms of PDM, we have several options. In addition, it is also possible to work remotely on the customer’s systems.
What is your working method?

Within MechDes we have a structured project approach. Each project starts with a kick-off meeting where we preferably invite the customer to our location in Harderwijk to further investigate the initial question and to show the customer where and how we work. Then, based on the request, a start is made with concept, basic or detailed engineering. In each phase, the customer is involved in the engineering, which is concluded with a design freeze meeting.
Do I have a permanent contact person during my project?

Yes. Within a project you are linked to one of our project managers; Arjan Schouten or Dries Vis. Both gentlemen are traditional mechanical constructors, so they have considerable technical knowledge. In addition, within each project there is a lead engineer with technical responsibility. As a customer you are in contact with at least one of the project managers and the lead engineer.
Which partners do you work with?

Many of our customers already have an existing collaboration with various partners. In that case, we are also happy to work with them for, for example, the control or hydraulics. If you as a customer would like advice on this, we as MechDes also have a good network in which we can recommend partners to customers.
Which disciplines does MechDes offer?

Within MechDes we have two main disciplines; Mechanical Engineering and Structural Engineering. Within MechDes there is also sufficient knowledge of other disciplines such as hydraulics and controls to manage parties in projects that have this as expertise. A good example of this is the climbing crane that we designed and calculated for Lagerwey.

ARE YOU FACING A COMPLEX CHALLENGE?

We find a solution for every complex mechanical challenge. A suitable solution as an answer to a specific question. What can we help you with?

Carolina Hoppenbrouwers

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Quickscan Project

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What software do you work with?

Is secondment of personnel possible?

What is your working method?

Do you also supply hardware?

Do I have a permanent contact person during my project?

Which partners do you work with?

How do you validate concepts?

Which disciplines does MechDes offer?

In which sectors does MechDes have experience?

ARE YOU FACING A COMPLEX CHALLENGE?

Carolina Hoppenbrouwers

Quickscan Project

Kees van Son