Business Details
We are Function Engineering, a mechanical design and engineering firm with over three decades of experience in product development. Since 1987, we have collaborated on thousands of client programs across industries such as consumer electronics, medical devices, robotics, and sporting goods. Our team specializes in solving complex mechanical challenges, delivering solutions that combine innovation with rigorous technical standards. We prioritize client objectives, offering honest engineering advice to ensure projects meet both functional and business goals. By focusing on long-term partnerships, we have built a reputation rooted in referrals and sustained client relationships.
Our approach emphasizes critical thinking, where every project undergoes meticulous analysis, prototyping, and testing before implementation. We maintain the highest engineering standards, ensuring reliability and performance in every design. When we accept a project, our entire organization is dedicated to addressing the clients specific needs and constraints. We decline engagements that do not align with our capabilities or the clients values, ensuring mutual success. Our commitment to excellence extends to intellectual property, which we assign directly to clients without licensing fees or royalties.
Our approach emphasizes critical thinking, where every project undergoes meticulous analysis, prototyping, and testing before implementation. We maintain the highest engineering standards, ensuring reliability and performance in every design. When we accept a project, our entire organization is dedicated to addressing the clients specific needs and constraints. We decline engagements that do not align with our capabilities or the clients values, ensuring mutual success. Our commitment to excellence extends to intellectual property, which we assign directly to clients without licensing fees or royalties.
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in mechanical engineering across 15+ industries.
- We assign all developed intellectual property directly to clients without royalties.
- We employ a rigorous problem-solving process involving prototyping and validation.
- We maintain long-term relationships with clients through referral-based growth.
- We work exclusively with projects that align with our technical capabilities and client values.
Services
Mechanical Design
We provide comprehensive mechanical design services, translating concepts into detailed, manufacturable designs. Our expertise covers consumer electronics, medical devices, and industrial equipment, ensuring functionality and scalability. Clients benefit from our ability to balance aesthetic considerations with rigorous performance requirements, delivering products that meet market demands efficiently.
Rapid Prototyping
Our rapid prototyping services utilize advanced tools like the Objet 30 Pro Printer and FDM machines to create functional prototypes quickly. This enables clients to test designs iteratively, reducing time-to-market and validating performance early in development. We support both form-and-fit and functional testing, ensuring prototypes align with final production specifications.
DFM/DFA
We specialize in design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA), optimizing products for cost-effective production. By analyzing design intent against manufacturing constraints, we eliminate unnecessary complexity and improve yield rates. Clients benefit from streamlined processes, reduced production costs, and enhanced product reliability.
Mechanism Design
Our mechanism design services address complex movement challenges, from latching systems to cam analysis. We develop tailored solutions for applications ranging from robotics to consumer goods, ensuring precision and durability. Clients receive thoroughly tested mechanisms that meet exact operational requirements while minimizing maintenance needs.
Engineering Analysis
We conduct advanced engineering analyses, including finite element analysis and kinematic simulations. These services help clients validate structural integrity, thermal performance, and dynamic behavior before production. By identifying potential failures early, we reduce development risks and ensure products meet rigorous performance standards.
