Electrical & Systems Engineering
Brilliant Solutions for Complex Electrical Challenges
An Engineering Partner
In today’s marketplace, you need a partner who delivers bold, integrated solutions in electrical and systems engineering. At Caztek, we combine electrical and software expertise to overcome complex challenges. It’s our focus to create efficient, reliable, and long-lasting designs to meet the most demanding industry standards.
Welcoming Complexities in Electrical and Systems Engineering
Caztek navigates the complexities of electrical and systems engineering with a cross-disciplinary approach. Our team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers collaborates closely from day one to provide seamless design integration across domains.
Electrical Engineering Services:
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Electrical Machine Layout and Design
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Data Acquisition and Testing (including functional, stress, and environmental testing)
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PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) Design
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User Interface Design
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Software Development (specializing in embedded systems and control software)
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Prototyping of hardware systems, ensuring a seamless transition to production
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Support through the transition to manufacturing.
Interdisciplinary Expertise
Our diverse team brings expertise across disciplines including mechanical, electrical, and biomedical engineering, as well as automotive, hydraulics, pneumatics, machining, additive manufacturing, and injection molding.
This breadth of knowledge allows us to seamlessly integrate electrical systems with mechanical components, ensuring robust designs that meet the most demanding industry standards. By drawing on interdisciplinary expertise, we deliver comprehensive electrical solutions that are efficient and optimized for manufacturability and performance in real-world applications.
Caztek Values Long-Term Partnerships
Caztek did an outstanding job for my company, Nuwellis, on one of very complex product development efforts. Caztek engineers acted with a high level of professionalism, provided creative solutions, and completed their efforts on time and within budget. It was truly a great collaboration between an OEM and a contract design house. I would not hesitate to use Caztek again on future projects.
Vitaliy Epshteyn
KDI Manufacturing
Great experience working with Team Caztek. They supported us on a machining project with good pricing, great results, and excellent communication. I I’ll be sending more business their way.
Matt Havekost
AdvancedTek
I have worked with Caztek on a variety of projects over 10 years. They have always been great to work with, provide creative solutions, and promptly help with our design needs. In many ways, they are an extension of our internal engineering team. I highly recommend working with them!
Kevin Verzal
Inspire Medical Systems
Risk Mitigation for Electrical & Systems Engineering Projects
Mitigating risk is always present in our process. Caztek employs rigorous Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), supported by iterative prototyping and real-time testing. By identifying failure modes early and validating systems through extensive simulations, we minimize the risk of costly failures in later stages.
Risk Mitigation Strategies:
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DFMEA Analysis: Identifying and mitigating potential failure points prior to production.
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Iterative Prototyping: Early validation through continuous testing and refinement.
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Redundancy & Real-Time Monitoring: Designing systems with redundancy and real-time failure detection for increased reliability.
Case Study
Collaboration in Action:
The GridPak – Mobile Power Plant
The GridPak mobile Battery Energy Storage Device (B.E.S.S.), developed by Trystar, is an excellent example of Caztek's expertise in integrating electrical, mechanical, and software engineering. Caztek’s engineers were hired by Trystar’s team to design an efficient and portable power generation system for remote locations. The GridPak incorporates a range of advanced technologies, including lithium battery storage, solar charging, solar tracking, and intelligent control systems. Our close collaboration between our mechanical and electrical engineers ensured seamless integration of these components into a single, high-performance platform.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Clear Communication
At Caztek, we know that clear communication and cross-functional collaboration are pillars of our success. Our electrical, mechanical, and software engineers work closely with designers and clients from the outset, ensuring that every project is aligned with technical requirements and user needs. By integrating diverse expertise and focusing on user-friendly designs, we deliver innovative systems with intuitive graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and professional-grade machine interfaces to obtain high performance and usability.
Key Success Factors:
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Client-Centered Communication: Ongoing updates keep client goals and project outcomes aligned.
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Cross-functional expertise: Collaboration between engineers and designers ensures integrated, innovative systems.
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User-centric design: Developing intuitive interfaces and advanced software solutions for enhanced usability and performance.
Compliance with Industry Standards and Regulations
Compliance with industry standards and regulations is embedded throughout our engineering process. From the initial design to final production, our engineers strive to meet or exceed regulatory requirements, including UL (Underwriters Laboratories), IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), and CE (Conformité Européenne) certifications. We understand that adhering to these standards is critical for product safety and ensuring market readiness across various industries such as medical devices, automotive, and industrial machinery.
Ensuring Compliance:
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Standards Review: Early analysis of applicable standards, ensuring designs meet safety, EMC, and thermal regulations.
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Proactive Updates: Regularly reviewing and incorporating the latest changes in industry standards for electrical components and systems.
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Testing & Validation: Rigorous testing, including endurance, high-voltage, and EMI/EMC testing to validate performance and compliance.
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Documentation & Certification: Full technical documentation for regulatory audits, streamlining certification for UL, CE, and other approvals.