Retrofitted Wheelchair Ramp for EU Bus
Transportation
Project details
Utilized software, electrical, and mechanical engineering capabilities to assist a client in creating a US ADA-compliant wheelchair ramp for an EU-style transit bus.
Treetown Tech
From Concept to Production, Faster, Smoother, With Less Risk.
About the firm
Treetown Tech is an Ann Arbor, Michigan product design and engineering partner that turns early-stage concepts into production-ready solutions through an in-house multidisciplinary team. It offers services in industrial design, product development strategy, rapid prototyping, battery technology, manufacturing support, and Industry 4.0 automation, as well as mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineering. The practice works across manufacturing, semiconductor, work truck, unmanned vehicles, defense, food and beverage, consumer products, fire safety, medical devices, and healthcare applications.
- Firm type
- Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Software Engineering · Automation & Controls
Capabilities
Product Design & Development
Service websiteComprehensive product design and development services that guide early concepts from initial strategy and industrial design through to rapid physical prototyping.
- Industrial Design
User-centered design balancing aesthetics, ergonomics, and manufacturability using 3D modeling and CAD tools.
- Product Development & Strategy
Strategic discovery, planning, and research to define and map out the path to bring ideas into physical reality.
- Rapid Prototyping Services
Fast iteration and physical prototyping to test concepts, ergonomics, and assembly fit early.
Multi-Disciplinary Engineering
Service websiteIntegrated hardware and software engineering services provided by an in-house collaborative team.
- Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical design, analysis, and hardware development.
- Software Engineering
Custom software development, embedded systems, and application integration.
- Electrical Engineering
Electrical systems, schematic design, and hardware development.
- Systems Engineering
Systems integration, architecture definition, and requirements verification.
- Engineering Consulting
Technical consulting and advisory to solve complex product challenges.
- Advanced Simulation / FEA
Advanced simulation and finite element analysis to virtually test designs under real-world stresses.
Battery Technology
Service websiteBattery engineering and energy storage design, focusing on power performance, management systems, and specialized integration.
- Battery Management Systems
Custom BMS development to monitor, balance, and secure battery operations.
- Battery Pack Design & Assembly
Custom battery pack engineering and structural design for varied applications.
- Military Battery Applications
Robust battery development and compliance engineering for defense environments.
- Power Management
System-level power distribution, efficiency optimization, and power management design.
Manufacturing
Service websiteTransitioning engineered concepts and validated prototypes into scalable, market-ready production.
- Rapid Prototyping
3D printing, CNC machining, welding, and rapid fabrication to physically validate designs.
- QA & Compliance
Quality assurance, design verification, and regulatory testing support to ensure standards are met.
- Scaling Optimization & Planning
Production scaling optimization, manufacturing sourcing, and supply chain planning.
Industry 4.0
Service websiteAdvanced automation and factory intelligence solutions to optimize and future-proof production facilities.
- Machine Automation
Controls engineering and automation solutions for factory equipment and machinery.
- RTLS Solutions
Real-time location systems for asset tracking and facility visibility.
- Factory Intelligence
Data collection, industrial connectivity, and analytics for factory floor operations.
Industries
Manufacturing · Semiconductors · Automotive · Robotics · Defense · Food & Beverage · Consumer Products · Medical Devices · Healthcare
Projects
Production Scale System for Clear Ice Cubes
Food & Beverage
Project details
Redesigned a rough prototype with critical flaws to create a reliable, production-scale manufacturing system for high-quality, clear artisan ice cubes.
Battery-Powered Forklift
Industrial
Project details
Addressed complex multi-disciplinary challenges to develop an advanced battery-powered forklift system, integrating custom battery pack designs and power management.