AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Real-world problems require real-world solutions that consumers want to buy

Our flexible, forward-looking approach takes into account not just the traditional design inputs, but cues from other industries as well as your own experience and needs for your product.  We have the engineering and design chops to help you build a world-class product, no matter where you are starting or where you need to go.

We can help whether you have an idea and don’t know the next step or already have a few prototypes built but need help taking your solutions to the next level.

Get to market faster with products that consumers are excited about.

We can assist with any part of the design process, from initial conceptualization and brainstorming all the way through manufacturing.  We don’t focus on a single product type but leverage our broad experience across all industries.  We provide a full suite of engineering services, from mechanical, electrical and software engineering, to Industrial design and even biomedical engineering and industrial automation, and can match our team’s expertise to the project needs.  Beyond design and engineering, SMM Engineering has a team dedicated to helping bring projects to production in large volumes, and all of the quality control, testing and optimization for manufacturing. 

Everything you need for your healthcare and medical device development

From concept through manufacturing and FDA approval, we’ve got you covered

Medical device development and the FDA certification process requires high standards of testing, process and documentation that often goes above and beyond the needs of standard product development. 

SMM Engineering's medical device team and on-staff biomedical engineers can help you navigate the unique challenges of medical device development, documentation, prototyping and production.

 Our turn-key medical development services include design control, risk management, and prototyping through contract manufacturing.

Throughout the development process, we work directly with you to realize every important aspect of your device, including:

• Determining the technical specifications of your device
• Feasibility studies
• Engineering & design for usability
• Selecting and optimizing the appropriate materials
• Building, integrating, and testing software solutions
• Prototyping and testing your design
• Packaging design including labeling requirements
• Design Controls and Quality Assurance Processes, ISO 13485
• Documentation for FDA approval, 510(k) submission support and certification for Class I through Class III devices

Everything you need for your government entity

High levels of precision and complexity paired with rigorous testing and processes leads to successful development.

We understand the unique requirements and processes needed when working with government entities and the defense industries. Our attention to detail and ability to adapt our development process to the needs of government and defense projects while retaining our drive for innovation excellence allows us to successfully execute our contracts. 

SMM Engineering Design is a registered small business with the engineering depth and financial strength to handle multi-year development projects. We have successfully completed contracts as both a sub-contractor and a prime contractor while applying our innovation chops on challenging projects with government entities and prime contractors.

On-Time and On-Budget

We know how tight government schedules and funding limitations can be. Our team works to understand your project and schedule requirements and then we craft our development process around your key deliverables and deadlines.

SMM Engineering is versed in all FAR requirements and is a registered small business on SAM.gov, ready to you help tackle challenging engineering problems.

Your R&D partner for creating new equipment tailored to your exacting needs

Our approach to industrial equipment systems design

First, we listen. As a good partner, we want to know exactly what is needed in your process, concept ideas, system, and business goals you want to achieve with your new equipment.

Second, we create a plan. A scope of work is created based on our mutual understanding and your budgetary planning. Plans can (and should be!) flexible in any new R&D or Equipment Engineering project. Being sensitive to new opportunities we may discover together enables us to pivot when you need us to pivot.

Third, we design. This is the exciting part! A team of multidisciplinary engineers is assigned to your project and meets with your team to discuss equipment design concepts. We leverage our professional design engineering experience to make key decisions toward an effective outcome. This is an iterative and highly collaborative process between you and SMM Engineering Design.

What do we consider when designing new process equipment?

Many aspects need to be considered when designing new automated processes or production equipment. Here at SMM Engineering Design, we leverage our experience across multiple industries including solar and battery manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, recycling and sorting, and roll equipment among others to innovate, design and build you the most effective equipment for your process. Below are some considerations we look at when designing new factory equipment:

• Feed requirements – types of loads, their orientation, conveyance types and speeds.
• Automation peripherals – sorting systems, complete robotic or partial human handling.
• Programmable Logic Controllers – applied scale is key to knowing the right PLC for the job.
• Industrial design – human factors engineering, human-machine interface and safety, and branding aesthetics.
• Installation design – how the new prototype is transported to and installed at your facility.
• Testing and training – once the new equipment is installed we test it and train your staff.
• Maintenance – How will your staff perform upkeep and maintenance on the equipment? We factor in planned maintenance schedules based on your needs.