Study & design
Secure your projects
FROM
the study phase
Secure your industrial projects through pragmatic, field-oriented design that integrates performance, compliance, and lifecycle management from the study phase.
Successful industrial projects begin with solid engineering. Our design services transform your requirements, whether technical, operational, or regulatory, into practical and cost-effective solutions ready for production.
We combine our expertise in mechanical engineering, electrical design, and automation to create complete system designs. From initial feasibility studies to detailed CAD models and technical documentation, our designs incorporate compliance with safety standards, maintainability, and lifecycle costs from the outset.
Whether you are developing new equipment, automating existing processes, or modernising old machines, our team of engineers ensures that your project is technically sound, compliant, and optimised for long-term performance even before any components are ordered.
From the initial idea to detailed technical specifications
Comprehensive engineering services
Feasibility and design
Transform your requirements into viable technical solutions. We analyse the constraints, evaluate multiple approaches, and define the optimal architecture for your project. This includes preliminary cost estimates, risk assessments, and return on investment analysis to ensure the project's viability before any significant investment.
Detailed engineering & CAD
Comprehensive technical documentation ready for manufacturing. Our engineers produce detailed 3D models, assembly drawings, electrical diagrams and parts lists using industry-standard software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN). Every design is optimised for manufacturability and maintainability.
Compliance & safety design
Integrate regulatory compliance from day one. We design equipment that meets the requirements of the Machinery Directive, CE marking standards, and industry-specific regulations. This includes the design of safety systems, risk reduction measures, and the complete preparation of the technical file for certification.
Life-cycle cost optimisation
Design with a long-term value perspective, not just based on initial cost. We optimise the total cost of ownership by considering energy efficiency, maintenance accessibility, availability of spare parts, and upgrade possibilities. Our designs offer a balance between performance, cost, and durability throughout the equipment's lifecycle.
A proven methodology, refined through hundreds of successful projects
From concept to reality: our design process
In-depth workshops to understand your technical requirements, production objectives, budget constraints and timeline. We document the functional specifications, regulatory requirements and success criteria.
Generate and evaluate several design concepts. We present two to three viable approaches, accompanied by an analysis of the pros and cons, preliminary plans and cost estimates, to help you make informed decisions.
Develop the selected concept into comprehensive technical specifications. This includes 3D modelling, stress analysis, electrical design, control system architecture and material selection.
Structured design reviews with your team to validate functionality, compliance and feasibility. Includes a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), a safety review and a cost review prior to finalisation.
A complete set of technical documentation: manufacturing drawings, bills of materials, assembly instructions, test protocols and maintenance manuals. Ready for your suppliers or our manufacturing team.
Technical support during manufacture and installation. We resolve technical issues, approve the final assemblies and ensure that the equipment, as built, complies with the design specifications.
Industry-standard tools and multidisciplinary expertise
Our technical tools
Mechanical and structural design
- 3D CAD modelling SolidWorks
- FEA analyses Simulation of forces, thermal stresses and vibrations
- Machine design Mechanisms, actuators, material selection
- Welded structures Frame design, manufacturing drawings
- Sheet metal design Flat patterns, bending calculations
Electrical Design and Automation
- Electrical schematics QElectroTech
- Panel design 3D panel layout, thermal management
- PLC Programming Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider
- IHM Development Operator interface design
- Safety systems Safety PLCs, emergency circuits
Comprehensive documentation ready for manufacturing
Your complete design dossier
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3D CAD models
Native format + STEP files for all components -
Manufacturing plans
Dimensioned plans with tolerances and surface finishes -
Assembly instructions
Detailed procedures with torque specifications -
Bill of Materials (BOM)
Complete lists with suppliers and references -
Electrical diagrams
Single-line and multi-line diagrams with wiring lists
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Risk analysis
FMEA analysis and safety compliance reports -
Calculation notes
Structural calculations, load analyses, thermal studies -
Operator manuals
User-friendly operation and maintenance guides -
Technical file
Complete documentation for CE marking if required
THE ICA APPROACH
Our studies are field-oriented and take a lifecycle approach. From the outset, they incorporate CE compliance, maintenance and overall costs. Our solutions are designed to be built, operated and sustainable; they are never purely theoretical.
Do you want to validate a project while ensuring control over costs, risks, compliance, and maintainability? Our design service is here for you.
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