
NovaComp Engineering, Inc.
Accurate and cost-efficient engineering analysis for complex linear and nonlinear problems
About the firm
NovaComp Engineering, Inc. is an engineering consulting practice established in 1990 and based in Bothell, Washington. It provides specialized finite element analysis (FEA) and multi-physics simulation services to industries nationwide. The practice specializes in stress analysis, heat transfer, structural dynamics, and computational fluid dynamics, combining advanced computing capabilities with data acquisition and material testing partnerships to solve complex linear and nonlinear engineering challenges.
- Established
- 1990
- Team
- Micro
- Firm type
- Combustion Engineering · Forensic Engineering · Materials Testing · Simulation Engineering · Software Engineering · Structural Engineering · Thermal & Heat Transfer · Mechanical Engineering
People
Nils JuhlinPresident and Principal Engineer
Mark LoboSenior Thermal/Fluids Analyst
Randy KentSupporting Engineer
Tim O'NeillData Acquisition Specialist
Eric EasterbrookSupporting Engineer
Capabilities
Structural Analysis
Service websiteComprehensive structural simulations evaluate the strength, stability, and integrity of mechanical systems under complex loading conditions.
- Theoretical and Thermal Stress Analysis
Computes mechanical and thermal stresses to assess joint behavior and thermal shock in brittle materials.
- Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics
Evaluates component life, crack development, and structural failure limits under cyclic load conditions.
- Vibration and Dynamic Analysis
Analyzes structural dynamics including buckling, natural frequencies, and vibration responses under forced loads.
- Impact and Crash Analysis
Simulates high-velocity crashes, impact dynamics, and rapid transient loading events.
- Advanced Materials Analysis
Models structural performance of specialized materials including composites, elastomers, plastics, and ceramic matrix composites.
- Metal Forming and Joint Analysis
Investigates material deformation in manufacturing processes and evaluates ceramic-to-metal bonding.
Thermal and Fluids Analysis
Service websiteMulti-physics simulations optimize thermal performance and evaluate temperature distribution across diverse industrial systems.
- Heat Transfer Analysis
Models conduction, convection, radiation, and transient thermal behavior across mechanical systems.
- Thermodynamics and Combustion
Analyzes combustion processes, thermodynamic behavior, and localized thermal profiles.
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
Simulates complex fluid flows, pressure drop profiles, and interactive fluid-thermal states.
Data Acquisition and Physical Testing
Service websitePhysical measurement and testing services capture real-world operational data and validate material behavior.
- On-Site Measurements
Deploys field equipment to capture real-world measurements of strain, deflection, pressure, flow, and temperature.
- Material Testing Services
Utilizes partner laboratory facilities at the University of Washington to perform tension, compression, fatigue, and creep testing.
FEA Training and Software Support
Service websiteSpecialized consulting and training help clients establish robust in-house simulation workflows.
- MARC FEA Software Installation
Installs and configures the MARC finite element analysis software for client workspaces.
- FEA Technical Training
Provides customized on-site training and hosts annual finite element analysis classes across the Pacific Northwest.
Failure and Material Analysis
Service websiteForensic investigations and physical evaluations diagnose component failures to support product troubleshooting and design improvements.
- Statistical Failure Analysis
Applies quantitative methods to analyze physical failures and optimize design reliability.
- Material Analysis and Troubleshooting
Diagnoses material anomalies to assist in manufacturing process optimization and troubleshooting.
Industries
Aerospace · Defense · Manufacturing · Power Generation · Marine
Projects
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