TECHcetera

Expand your Experience, Expand your Capabilities - mechanical design, analysis, and testing services without expanding your staff.

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About the firm

TECHcetera is an independent mechanical engineering consulting practice operated by Clint Luttgeharm, P.E., founded in 1991 and based in the Kansas City area. It provides design, finite element analysis, parametric design optimization, strain gauge and field testing, FMEA, and supply chain sourcing services to clients in the aerospace, composites, amusement rides, and industrial manufacturing industries. Luttgeharm brings experience from The Boeing Company (R&D) and D-J Engineering, Inc. (manufacturing sector).

Established
1991
Team
Micro
Firm type
Materials Testing · Mechanical Engineering · Structural Engineering

Credentials

Professional Engineer (P.E.)

People

Clint LuttgeharmPrincipal / Owner

Capabilities

Mechanical Design

  • Conceptual design
  • Design optimization
  • Detail design
  • Production drawings
  • 3D CAD modeling
  • CAD data deliverables

Structural Analysis

  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Classical analysis
  • Parametric design optimization

Testing Services

  • Strain gauge testing
  • Field testing
  • Test plan development
  • Test administration
  • ASTM standards testing and certification

Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)

  • FMEA reviews for mechanical systems
  • FMEA reviews for electrical systems
  • FMEA reports

Certification Support

  • Certification reviews
  • Certification reports
  • Manufacturing support

Supply Chain and Sourcing

  • Identification and selection of sources for critical purchased components
  • Identification and selection of sources for critical services
  • Strategic sourcing

Industries

Aerospace · Manufacturing · Sports & Recreation · Industrial

Projects

Landing Gear Strut

Composites / Aerospace

Project details

Composite landing gear strut design and analysis.

Crosswind Wheel

Composites

Project details

Composite wheel design.

SV4000 Suspension

Composites

Project details

Suspension system design and optimization.

RATZ Suspension

Composites

Project details

Suspension system design.

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