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Approach
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Choosing for MI-Partners means choosing for open communication throughout your project, profitting from the mechatronic approach and reaching your goals on time.
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Next figures illustrate the mechatronic approach practiced by MI-Partners. This approach reduces both costs and throughput time of developing high-tech prototypes: - a solid feasibility study with predictive modeling to prevent redesign
- a short realisation phase due to a fast organization and close cooperation with our suppliers
- an extensive test program to prove specification of all modules and the total system
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Traditional approach |
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At many technical companies, the value of a good concept feasibility study is underestimated. Schedule pressure and late formal decisions to start the project lead to the practice of starting the design phase too early. Design errors, unwanted dynamic behavior and conceptual mistakes lead to redesign and waiting periods when new parts are manufactured. 
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MI-Partners mechatronic approach |
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A solid feasibility study with advanced modeling tools like Matlab/Simulink and Ansys for prediction of dynamic/thermal behavior forms the basis for a good concept design. Close cooperation between mechanics, dynamics, software and electronics is important throughout the design process. Dynamic error budgeting (DEB) is used to identify and quantify the error sources on the system. MI-Partners has a network of suppliers which, like MI-Partners, is able to react fast to customer demands. Orders are placed quickly and parts are manufactured in very short periods. Realized systems usually behave as predicted. The longer feasibility study more than compensates the loss in realization time caused by redesign and rework. The system knowledge obtained during the feasibility study gives a funded insight when problems do occur. An extensive test program proves the performance of all modules and the total system. 
Using the flexible motion control platform xPC enables us to implement motion/equipment control in a fast and flexible way. With high end measurement tools MI-Partners is able of doing a wide range of qualification tests (e.g. floor vibration measurements, modal analyses, etc.). |
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When engaging in innovative projects, the specifications are determined during the course of the project. Nevertheless, it is crucial that projects are executed in a controlled and predictable manner. The workforce of MI-Partners is experienced in applying the appropriate project-based approach. Expectations must be clear at the commencement of a project and must remain that way. The basis for a successful project is intensive co-operation and open communication about the project status. |
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Research and development activities take place at the MI-Partners facility, which is fitted with a cleanroom, workstations, and high end measurement equipment. Software
Naturally, MI-Partners uses modern simulation and analysis tools, such as Matlab/Simulink, as well as finite element packages, such as Ansys Professional and Workbench, and CAD systems such as Unigraphics NX and Solid Edge. If another CAD system is used at your company, please contact us as many of our designers have experience with other systems. Measurement tools and facilities
MI-Partners has many measurement tools available, e.g.: - xPC system with high resolution ADC and DAC boards
- Modal analyses tools, STAR software, several modal impact hammers
- 4x SigLab data acquisition system
- Tesa probes for measuring stiffness and air bearing gaps
- Floor vibration measurement equipment, geophones to measure vertically, as well as horizontally
Cleanroom
Environmental influences (e.g. temperature, floor vibration) can significantly influence the performance of systems with nanometer accuracy. Therefore, MI-Partners has the possibility to assemble and test systems in a cleanroom environment. 
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