Johnston Engineering, PLLC

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About the firm

Johnston Engineering provides mechanical engineering design, advanced thermal and structural analysis, prototype fabrication, and product development services. Based in Spokane, Washington, it supports clients across the aerospace, clean tech, defense, and manufacturing sectors by transforming concept sketches and 3D CAD files into functional, optimized products.

Firm type
Mechanical Engineering · Structural Engineering · Thermal & Heat Transfer · Simulation Engineering

People

Andy JohnstonPresident and Founder

Capabilities

Mechanical Engineering and Design

Generates 3D CAD models, component designs, and complete assembly engineering to transform concepts into functional products.

  • 3D CAD Modeling

    Creation of detailed 3D models using SolidWorks design software.

  • Component Design

    Detailed design of individual components optimized for performance, cost, and function.

  • Assembly & System Design

    Engineering of complex mechanical systems incorporating multiple subsystems and components.

  • Concept Development

    Ideation, feasibility studies, and initial sketch-to-design formatting.

  • Design for Manufacturability and Assembly

    Optimizing design configurations to reduce production costs, part counts, and assembly steps.

  • Material Selection

    Research and selection of standard and exotic materials to satisfy operating conditions.

Engineering Analysis & Simulation

Evaluates performance under diverse structural, thermal, and fluid environments using physics-based virtual testing.

  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

    Structural and thermal simulations using ANSYS to identify high-stress and critical temperature zones.

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

    Analysis of fluid flow, velocity distribution, heat transfer, and pressure drop.

  • Structural Analysis

    Validation of welded structures, machined components, and assemblies against physical loads.

  • Pressure Drop Analysis

    Fluid behavior modeling in pumps, turbines, and complex piping networks.

Thermal Management

Designs and validates systems to regulate temperatures and dissipate heat in high-performance electronics and machinery.

  • Electronics Cooling & Packaging

    Simulation of component temperatures under varying thermal loads and environmental conditions.

  • Cold Plate Design

    Development of high-performance single-phase and two-phase microchannel and mesochannel cold plates.

  • Heat Exchanger Design

    Engineering of single and two-phase heat exchangers, condensers, and evaporators.

  • Thermal Stress Analysis

    Modeling thermal expansion loads to prevent structural failures in materials.

  • Transient Analysis

    Calculating dynamic, time-varying thermal and fluid changes.

Prototyping and Testing

Creates physical prototypes and implements testing procedures to validate designs prior to production.

  • Custom Part Design & Fabrication

    Designing and building custom parts, fixtures, and assemblies for specialized devices.

  • Product Testing & Validation

    Employing advanced instruments to conduct device verification and performance characterization.

Project Management & Contracting

Provides end-to-end program management and on-demand capacity to support schedule-critical developments.

  • Turnkey Project Management

    Full lifecycle oversight of multidisciplinary programs, coordinating with electrical, software, and fabrication partners.

  • Engineering Contracting

    Flexible staff extension providing immediate access to mechanical and thermal engineering experts.

  • Research Commercialization

    Transitioning laboratory research and pilot designs into real-world industrial products.

Industries

Carbon Capture · Energy Storage · Power Generation · Mining · Medical Devices · Agriculture · Food & Beverage · Consumer Products · Electronics · Defense · Aerospace · Automotive · Manufacturing · Renewable Energy

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