Design Engineering

Design Engineering for Real-World Performance

 Design engineering is at the heart of our business, driving both in-house product development and test facility design to meet our customers’ unique needs. At Dayton T. Brown, Inc., we offer product development support, conformance inspection, reverse engineering, service life extension analysis, and product improvement. Our expert team specializes in creating custom solutions and designing test facilities that replicate real-world conditions for precise, reliable testing.

Engineering Design Solutions

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Services
Transforming Concepts into 
Precise Engineering Models


We develop new products, test facilities, and fixtures using advanced CAD software to create highly detailed and accurate designs. Our team utilizes the latest versions of Autodesk Inventor (3D & 2D), SolidWorks, and AutoCAD, with seamless compatibility across other CAD systems like CATIA, Pro-E, and UG/I-DEAS through specialized software translators. All models and drawings are securely managed within Autodesk Vault on a dedicated server, ensuring compliance with AS9100D standards and rigorous engineering change procedures.

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)
Seamless Integration of Design, Analysis, and Manufacturing


Our concurrent engineering systems facilitate an uninterrupted workflow between design, analysis, and production, optimizing efficiency and reducing costs. Through networked collaboration, we streamline product development, ensuring faster turnaround times while maintaining superior quality. This integrated approach allows for precise simulations, performance analysis, and manufacturability assessments, minimizing design iterations and accelerating time to market.

Data Package Development Services
From Prototype to Production-Ready Data Packages


We utilize reverse engineering techniques to develop fully detailed prototypes and complete Technical Data Packages (TDPs) with accurate material specifications. Our team produces deliverable end-items in 3D solids and high-precision production-level drawing packages, ensuring compliance with industry standards. We specialize in drafting comprehensive TDPs that meet rigorous specification requirements, streamlining the transition from design to manufacturing.

Part Scanning Services
Precision Measurement & Digital Analysis


We utilize advanced scanning technology to capture critical product profiles with exceptional accuracy. Our system generates point clouds that can be imported into CAD models for further development and validation. Compliance with design tolerances is verified through color-coded analysis reports, highlighting nominal part shapes, tolerance bands, and deviations, ensuring precision in every detail.

Kinematics Studies
Dynamic Motion Analysis for Complex Systems


Our design team conducts kinematic analysis to evaluate the motion, velocity, acceleration, and force dynamics of mechanical systems. We have extensive experience analyzing aircraft flight controls, industrial machinery, and mechanical linkages, ensuring optimized motion efficiency and mechanical integrity. Our expertise extends to assessing kinetic energy absorption, enhancing system performance under real-world operating conditions.

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) Services
Ensuring Precise Tolerances for Superior Quality


We provide expert GD&T analysis to determine and validate product tolerances, ensuring compliance with stringent dimensional requirements. Our team is highly proficient in form, true position, and profile tolerancing, leveraging state-of-the-art dimensional inspection technology to verify accuracy and consistency in manufactured components.

Capabilities & Facilities

We operate state-of-the-art design and testing facilities equipped with:

Advanced CAD & CAE Software

Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, Pro-E, UG/I-DEAS

Autodesk Vault Database

for secure model and drawing management

High-Resolution 3D Scanners

for precise part digitization and analysis

Dimensional Inspection Lab

for comprehensive GD&T verification

Networked Engineering Systems

for seamless collaboration and rapid design iteration

Partner with Experts in Design Engineering

At Dayton T. Brown, Inc., our commitment to precision, innovation, and reliability ensures that every design meets the highest industry standards. Whether developing new products, enhancing existing systems, or creating cutting-edge test facilities, our engineering team delivers solutions tailored to your needs.


 

Contact us today to see how our expertise can support your next project.

DTB Services

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Technical Publications

We provide comprehensive technical publication services, offering expert technical writing, illustration, data conversion, and systems integration. Our team specializes in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and we are adept at creating and managing technical documentation to meet evolving standards like S1000D. From authoring and graphics to legacy data conversion and 3D model integration, we deliver precise, tailored solutions to support your technical information needs.

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Product Support &
Logistics

Our logisticians are experienced in the preparation of logistics management information and critical logistics deliverables such as level of repair analysis & provisioning, maintenance planning & reliability, and logistics consulting – ensuring efficient, cost-effective support for military, commercial, and government programs.​

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Mission Systems

SCIFs, Shipping Containers, Material Management Support

We specialize in designing and integrating advanced products and intelligent systems such as mobile and transportable SCIFs, satellite shipping containers, and material procurement support for your critical missions.