
Project Definition
A&A is skilled in Design Basis Development, Process Considerations and Problem Feature Identification. A&A can identify, evaluate and recommend options while carefully considering the impact to equipment operation, facilities, cost and schedule.
Comprehensive Equipment Design and Development services in several disciplines including Mechanical, Power & Control, Fabrication, and Information Technology.
Engineering and Design
Equipment Layouts and Equipment Design in an Array of 2D & 3D Software
Calculations/FEA
Preparation of Detailed Drawings for Equipment Bidding, Purchase, and Fabrication
Coordination of Ancillary Design Issues
Construction Work Plans
Control System Design Including Logic Development and Panel Design Programming Including PLC, Drive systems, and Operator Interface Applications
Mechanical Design
A&A expertise spans a variety of Standard and Special Machines including High Speed Production Machines, Assembly and Packaging Machines, Tooling, Fixtures, Gauges, Gloveboxes, and Remote Handling Systems
Power & Control Systems Design
A&A's skill set includes Machine Control Systems, PLC System Design, Variable Speed Drive and Servo System applications, Operator Interface Implementation, system hardware including Control Panel Design, Hydraulic and Pneumatic System Design
Prototype Equipment Design
Project Management
Project / Design Execution Management
Cost Controls – Trend & Status Reporting
Scheduling – Management of multi-discipline execution team schedule with appropriate level of detail to ensure effective delivery of project objectives/deliverables
Procurement – Order origination/management within client and/or A&A Purchasing System(s), delivery reporting/expediting, Invoice reconciliation
Equipment procurement
Specialized employees dedicated to Preparation of Specification, Procedures, and Inquiry Requisitions, Vendor Inquiry, Bid Evaluation and Vendor Recommendation, Purchase Order Issuance, Vendor Site Follow-up During Fabrication, Expediting Tasks including Scheduling, Schedule Control, Inspections, and Shipping
Technical Writing
Construction Work plans
Construction and Shakedown Checklists
Construction and Equipment Shakedown Support
Technical Support
Preparation of Testing Procedures and Benchmarks
Field Programming Support by Technical Specialists
Fabrication