![[Girder-Design-for-Efficient-Defence-Product-Painting.webp]] **Client:** EPTEC **Industry:** Defence Manufacturing **Service:** Industrial Design & Engineering Drafting **Outcome:** Fully developed design concept (not implemented) EPTEC, a leading defence product manufacturer, engaged KEVOS® to streamline their painting process for large, complex components. Their core objective was clear: **Reduce manual handling, increase efficiency, and introduce mobility between painting stages through a purpose-designed girder system.** #### **Challenges** EPTEC’s existing painting workflow presented several operational issues: - **Heavy manual handling** of large defence components, increasing labour hours and safety risks. - **Static painting setups**, requiring products to be manually transported between stations. - **Inefficient workflow**, leading to delays, bottlenecks, and inconsistent throughput. These challenges highlighted the need for a robust, mobile, and adaptable handling system. ### **Our Solution** KEVOS® developed a **modular girder system** engineered specifically for EPTEC’s production environment. ![[GIRDER.webp]] #### **Key Features of the Design** **1. Modular Configuration** - Easily assembled and disassembled - Adjustable to suit varying component sizes and shapes - Provides long-term flexibility for EPTEC’s diverse product mix **2. High-Strength, Stable Structure** - Engineered to support significant loads - Ensures accuracy and safety throughout the painting process **3. Rail-Based Mobility System** - Smooth movement between painting booths - Dramatically reduces manual transport - Minimises workflow downtime and handling errors #### **Design Process** Our approach combined practical industry insight with advanced engineering methods: 1. **Site assessments & stakeholder interviews** - Mapped pain points and workflow inefficiencies 2. **Concept development & refinement** - Multiple design options reviewed with EPTEC 3. **Iterative prototyping** - Progressive improvements based on operational feedback 4. **Virtual simulations** - Structural, mechanical, and mobility performance validated under real conditions #### **Outcome** Although the project did not proceed to fabrication due to **budget limitations and internal stakeholder timing**, the final design was **well-received** by EPTEC. The girder system stands as a strong example of our capability to deliver **innovative, practical, and industry-ready solutions** for complex manufacturing challenges. The completed concepts remain ready for future implementation as EPTEC’s operational needs evolve. #### **Why This Matters** This case study demonstrates KEVOS® commitment to: - Improving industrial efficiency - Enhancing safety and workflow design - Delivering adaptable engineering solutions - Adding value—even when projects pause before implementation Thoughtful design endures. Even without immediate construction, the work completed provides EPTEC with a scalable blueprint for future investment. **Let’s Work Together** If your organisation needs expert engineering design or drafting support, we’re here to help. **KEVOS® provides practical, highly technical solutions tailored to industrial manufacturing environments.** **Contact us today** to discuss how we can collaborate on your next project.