Southwest Prototyping and Design, LLC

Develops integrated mechanical and electrical systems, focusing on custom machinery, robotic applications, and optimized industrial processes.

• Machine Building and Automation

  Designs and fabricates specialized machinery, integrating mechanical assemblies and automated processes from concept to physical build.

• Systems Integration

  Blends commercial off-the-shelf components, custom sensors, and ruggedized electronics into unified, operational systems.

• Control Systems

  Implements programmable logic controllers and hardware interfaces to coordinate and manage equipment behavior.

• Data Acquisition

  Designs instrumentation setups using LabVIEW and PC-based platforms to gather, analyze, and report critical experimental and operational data.

Translates concepts into detailed physical plans through 3D modeling, stress analysis, and material selection.

• SolidWorks 3D Design and Validation

  Utilizes computer-aided design to model parts and perform structural evaluations, ensuring structural integrity before fabrication.

• Design for Manufacturability

  Optimizes component layouts, plastic injection molded parts, sheet metal, and cast designs to streamline production and lower fabrication costs.

Develops and verifies custom electronic hardware for specialized instruments, harsh environments, and industrial machinery.

• PCB Design, Assembly, and Test

  Creates custom printed circuit boards, managing layout, component sourcing, physical assembly, and electrical testing.

• Electronics Packaging and Ruggedization

  Packages delicate circuitry to survive harsh industrial or military environments through thermal management and protective enclosures.

Builds responsive software and firmware platforms to control instrumentation, acquire data, and manage hardware devices.

• Windows and .NET Applications

  Creates desktop software interfaces and database integrations to manage industrial equipment and user controls.

• Embedded Firmware and Microcontrollers

  Programs microcontrollers including ARM, Atmel, and Silicon Labs architectures to run low-level hardware routines.

• Machine Vision Integration

  Deploys specialized cameras and image analysis algorithms for automated inspection and guidance.

Provides physical execution services, combining CNC machining, welding, casting, and structured test sequences to deliver validated assemblies.

• Machining and Fabrication

  Offers manual and CNC machining, welding, sheet metal work, vacuum forming, and various protective coatings like anodizing and powder coating.

• Test Systems and Planning

  Drafts test plans and constructs dedicated test beds to verify that systems meet performance and military specifications.