Industrial Design & Mechanical Engineering — Managed End-to-End
What is Industrial Design for Electronics?
Industrial Design for Electronics merges aesthetics with rugged engineering. It involves creating functional enclosures that manage thermal dissipation (CFD), ensure EMC shielding, and provide IP67/68 ingress protection. This approach ensures hardware reliability in harsh environments while complying with the EU Ecodesign Regulation.
Your electronics need a physical form that protects them, dissipates heat, and looks professional. We manage that entire process — coordinating specialized mechanical engineers and production partners so you don’t have to.
Inovasense acts as your single point of contact for industrial design — from initial concept through thermal simulation, DFM optimization, and tooling management. Our in-house technical team oversees all design reviews and ensures the final product meets your performance and compliance requirements.
Mechanical Engineering for Electronics
Electronics don’t exist in a vacuum. They generate heat, emit EMI, and face vibration. Through our partner network, mechanical engineers work alongside PCB designers in Altium + SolidWorks co-design workflows to ensure fit, function, and manufacturability from day one.
- Thermal Simulation (CFD): Active and passive cooling strategies for Edge AI nodes and high-performance FPGA computing. Airflow and heat dissipation are simulated before cutting metal.
- EMC Shielding: Custom machined aluminum housings and conductive gaskets to meet EN 55032 Class B emission standards.
- Ruggedization: Shock and vibration damping for MIL-STD-810H defense compliance.
DFM & Tooling Management
A beautiful render is useless if it cannot be manufactured. We bridge the gap between industrial design and the injection molding factory.
- Design for Manufacture (DFM): Draft angle analysis, wall thickness optimization, and snap-fit engineering to maximize yield and minimize cycle time.
- Mold Flow Analysis: Preventing sink marks, weld lines, and warpage in plastic parts.
- Tooling Oversight: We manage the entire tooling process (T0/T1/T2 trials) with vetted EU and global partners, ensuring the final part matches the CAD file.
Sustainability & Ecodesign
Aligned with the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), projects are designed for repairability and recyclability.
- Right-to-Repair: Enclosures designed for non-destructive opening (screws not glue).
- Material Selection: PC/ABS, Aluminum 6061, and bio-composites with full material traceability.
- Digital Product Passport: Mechanical integration of QR/NFC tags for lifecycle tracking.
Capabilities
| Domain | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAD Software | SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion 360, Rhino |
| Ingress Protection | IP65, IP67, IP68 (Submersible) |
| Impact Protection | IK08 to IK10 (Vandal resistant) |
| Materials | Injection Molded Plastics, CNC Aluminum, Sheet Metal, 3D Print (SLA/SLS) |
| Compliance | RoHS, REACH, WEEE, Ecodesign |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is industrial design for electronics?
Industrial design for electronics merges aesthetics with rugged engineering — creating functional enclosures that manage thermal dissipation (via CFD simulation), ensure EMC shielding, and provide IP67/68 ingress protection. It ensures hardware reliability in harsh environments while complying with the EU Ecodesign Regulation (ESPR).
How does Inovasense handle industrial design projects?
Inovasense manages the full industrial design process — from concept through DFM to production tooling. We coordinate specialized mechanical engineers and tooling partners within the EU while our in-house team oversees technical requirements, design reviews, and quality assurance. You get a turnkey enclosure solution without managing multiple vendors.
What is Design for Manufacture (DFM)?
Design for Manufacture (DFM) is the practice of designing products to be easily and cost-effectively manufactured at scale. For electronics enclosures, this includes draft angle analysis, wall thickness optimization, snap-fit engineering, mold flow analysis, and injection molding tooling management — ensuring the final production part matches the CAD design.