Mechanical Design
Batteries are just the beginning
When you need a product capable of performing in challenging environments that won’t fail and has the features you need, let Packet Digital turn your idea into reality. Our mechanical design team specializes in batteries, but also has extensive experience designing a wide range of power systems for a variety of platforms. We have a proven track record of applying innovative design principles and rock solid engineering to take virtually any technology to the next level.
Whether you’re building the next innovative UAS platform, or building systems for ground, underwater or space environments, the team at Packet Digital can help your idea come to life. Our engineers have decades of experience designing products for drones and UAS that maintain peak performance whether facing extreme temperatures, high shock and vibration, varying degrees of pressurization and just general wear and tear from product use.
To support the complex technologies our partners build, the Packet Digital engineering team has a wide array capabilities and tools. We can cover the entire process, starting with modeling and including everything from thermal simulation, rapid prototyping, and designing for high-volume manufacturing, as well as guiding your project through third-party certification and regulatory compliance.
Design for UN 38.3 Certification
NDAA Compliant
Enclosure & Packaging Design
Thermal & Structural Management
Fast Prototyping
Mechanical Design
Mechanical design is the foundation of successful drone and UAS operation. Engineers at Packet Digital specialize in making sure we provide you with the most efficient, reliable and stable power systems to keep you mission ready.
Our team works with you every step of the design and production lifecycle. We understand that our success comes from your success, which is why we fully back our performance. We don’t make claims without thorough testing in-house as well as third-party verification to ensure your product will be NDAA compliant and UN 38.3 certified. When you select Packet Digital to design your next product, you will get reliable, efficient, safe and accurate performance, guaranteed.
Identification
We will work with your team to identify the problems you are trying to solve, as well as define your project requirements.
Design
Packet Digital engineers will lead the mechanical design process within your project’s scope.
Prototyping
Our team can quickly build prototypes along the design process to ensure for a successful project.
Scale
With years of experience designing for production, We’ll ensure your project can easily transition to large-scale production.
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What we specialize in
Battery Pack Design & Development
Battery packs are not one-size-fits-all and neither are your missions. We’ll ensure the heartbeat of your platform can withstand the rigors of variable mission environments and conditions.
PCB Chassis, Enclosure & Mounting Design
Printed circuit boards are the brains behind every modern machine, and Packet Digital can help you design, assemble and test the most effective and secure PCB for your application.
Custom Component Design & Development
From battery pack mounting challenges to the development of electronics enclosure, we have the expertise to bring your ideas to life.
Thermal & Structural Simulation & Analysis
Surviving the vibration and shock loads experienced on a drone is critical, as is ensuring safe operation under extreme temperatures. Our products are designed, simulated and tested to provide you peace of mind in the field.
Wire Harness Design & Outsourcing for Manufacture
Wire harnesses are too important for guesswork. Count on our experienced team to design and assemble your exact spec to ensure successful operations.
3D Printing for Prototyping or Small Batch Production
Our experience with 3D printing can give form to your concepts, helping you to close the deal or get into the game.
What is UN 38.3 certification and why is it important?
UN 38.3 refers to Section 38.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, issued by the United Nations, that sets the global safety standard for international battery shipping. Every lithium cell and finished battery pack must pass testing that simulates unusual failure modes and transportation stressors. UN 38.3 defines this set of tests that simulate those stresses so transportation of lithium batteries can be done safely and reliably.