TEAM

BLACKLAKE Research and Development is a Michigan based company of approximately 10 associates with over 200 years of automotive, industrial engineering, and manufacturing experience.  We specialize in the design and manufacturing of premium, high-performance vehicles and parts, and we offer 1:1 consulting to select partners.

INNOVATION

• Benchmarking and State-of the Art Reviews
• Reverse Engineering
• 3D Scanning
• Alternate Materials/Processes
• Requirements-Based Clean Sheet

DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

• System and Component Design
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Hydraulic / Pneumatic
• Kinematic Simulation
• Finite Element Analysis
• Control System Algorithm and Calibration
• Engine Development and Tuning
• Vehicle performance testing and analysis
• Composite Materials Design
• Prototyping and Testing
• Engineering Consulting
• Graphic design and rendering
• Project Management
• DFM

PRODUCTION

• Components to Full Vehicle
• Prototype to Scalable Production
• Composite Molding and Soft Tooling
• Flexible Fabrication and Machining
• CNC Milling and Turning
• Robotic Part Trimming
• Additive manufacturing
• Electrical systems integration/calibration
• Dual Net Quality Checks to maintain consistent premium product performance
• Quality control plans tailored to each process