
Johnston Engineering, PLLC
Supporting Your Project Success On Your Timeline
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
Projects
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