Girder Design for Efficient Defence Product Painting
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.
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:
- Site assessments & stakeholder interviews
- Mapped pain points and workflow inefficiencies
- Concept development & refinement
- Multiple design options reviewed with EPTEC
- Iterative prototyping
- Progressive improvements based on operational feedback
- 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.
