Industrial Product Development

Develop industrial equipment and machinery that performs in demanding environments, from early concept through production-ready engineering. We design custom machinery and automation equipment, material handling systems, agricultural and outdoor power equipment, test fixtures and production tooling, and operator controls. Industrial products live or die on uptime, throughput, and operator confidence. We start by learning the job your equipment has to do, the site conditions it will face, and the people who run and maintain it. From there we explore architectures, build proof-of-concept rigs, and test the riskiest assumptions early so the program moves forward on solid ground. Our mechanical and electrical engineers design for load, vibration, contamination, and long service life, using FEA, tolerance studies, and calculations to verify strength and reliability before parts are cut. We also design for the technician, with accessible service points, modular subassemblies, and clear diagnostics that keep downtime short. Industrial equipment is often built in low to mid volumes, so manufacturing strategy matters. We match designs to fabrication methods, from sheet metal and weldments to castings and machined parts, then deliver complete drawings, BOMs, and assembly documentation and support your fabricators through first builds.

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Industrial equipment has to earn its uptime.

Our team designs machines that operators trust and technicians can service.

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Industrial equipment concept development

Industrial products live or die on uptime, throughput, and operator confidence. We start by understanding the job your equipment has to do, the site conditions it will face, and the people who run and maintain it.

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From there we explore architectures, build quick proof-of-concept rigs, and test the riskiest assumptions early so the program moves forward on solid ground.

Ground power unit for aircraft on an airport tarmac

Folding agricultural crop sprayer in the field

Rugged, serviceable machine design

Our mechanical and electrical engineers design for load, vibration, contamination, and long service life. Material selection, sealing, and structural analysis are built into the process rather than added at the end.

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We also design for the technician: accessible service points, modular subassemblies, and clear diagnostics that keep downtime short.

Production-ready equipment engineering

Industrial equipment is often built in low to mid volumes, so manufacturing strategy matters. We match designs to fabrication methods, from sheet metal and weldments to castings and machined parts, that fit your volumes and budget.

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Complete documentation packages and supplier support help you move from prototype to repeatable production with confidence.

Collapsible miter saw stand with integrated measuring system

Here’s what we can develop for you

Custom machinery and automation equipment

Material handling systems

Agricultural and outdoor power equipment

Test fixtures and production tooling

Operator controls and HMI enclosures

Equipment refreshes and next-generation redesigns

How we can help

Concept Sketching

Fast hand and digital sketches that explore many product directions quickly, before time is spent on detailed design.

Technical Risk Reduction

Development plans, milestones, and design decisions built around the product and technical risks that matter most.

Proof-of-Concept Development

Test rigs, early models, and concept builds that challenge the assumptions behind a product before full development.

Engineering Analysis

FEA, tolerance stack-ups, and engineering calculations that answer design questions before prototypes and tooling.

Electromechanical Systems

Motors, mechanisms, sensors, electronics, and firmware engineered together so the whole system performs.

Machine Design

Custom machinery, automation cells, mechanisms, and fixtures engineered for uptime, safety, and service.

Agricultural Equipment Design

Durable, serviceable ag equipment and components engineered for field loads, weather, and production cost.

RF and mmWave Test Chamber Design

Compact anechoic chambers with custom fixturing and motion control for repeatable radar and RF testing.

Power Electronics Design

Power conversion, protection, and battery circuits designed together with layout, thermals, and the enclosure.

Sheet Metal and Weldment Design

Fabricated parts, frames, and enclosures that are strong, light, and practical for your fabricator to build.

Injection Molded Part Design

Plastic parts with the draft, walls, ribs, and tolerances they need to tool cleanly and assemble reliably.

Shock and Vibration Design

FEA, structural design, and mounting that help products and equipment survive drops, impacts, and constant vibration.

Rugged HMI and Vehicle Display Design

Sealed, readable operator displays and controls for vehicles, heavy equipment, and radar systems.

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Testimonials

What our clients are saying.

"These guys get it. They are a rare blend of creative and technical talent. Honest, flexible, fun to work with and incredibly competent. As a designer, they make me look good, bringing my ideas to life through their insight and experience."

Preston Lewis, Co-Founder & CCO

"I have worked with the team at SGW on a handful of projects, and I continue to be impressed with the depth and breadth of talent and capabilities they bring to the table. SGW is easy to work with, competent, and they operate with integrity. They make you want to do more business with them. Highly recommend!"

David Sheehan, Engineering Manager

"The team at SGW Designworks was able to identify and test multiple solutions to a complex development challenge in a short period of time, then carry those findings over to a full development effort. This had a real impact on the speed of our development project."

Calvin Allan, Senior Program Manager

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