Design review
Prevent design errors and costly downtime with an independent design review from MCI. We optimize your installation as early as the design phase for maximum reliability in the use phase.
Prevention is better than cure
Failure mechanism knowledge as the foundation
MCI has specialized in industrial claims investigations for more than 40 years, with approximately 200 cases investigated annually. This has given us an unparalleled knowledge of failure mechanisms and how to prevent them.
Over the past 10 years, we see a worrying trend!
Manufacturing companies as well as OEMs increasingly lack in-house expertise in design, material choices, manufacturing techniques and repairs.
Manufacturing companies are becoming completely dependent on OEMs who no longer have the real knowledge either.
The benefits of a design review
- Independent, specialized expertise in mechanical, materials, corrosion and process engineering;
- Avoiding costly downtime and unexpected expenses;
- Increased reliability and longevity of your installation;
The dangers of procurement and knowledge loss
Much equipment is procured on the basis of lowest price, often from suppliers or OEMs that assemble components from distant production sites. This means that the supplier rarely guarantees the quality of the components and works within its own revenue model, without optimal alignment with your application.
Even European OEMs are facing knowledge loss due to an aging population and insufficient skills in current training programs. This has direct consequences: 50-60% of all damage surveys show that errors in design and manufacturing are the primary causes of failure. Design flaws, incorrect material choices and improper manufacturing techniques result in unplanned downtime, repairs and safety risks for you.
Avoid mistakes in the design phase
To avoid these problems, MCI leverages its failure mechanism expertise independently for design reviews. We help detect and correct design flaws early on. This prevents costly production losses, excessive maintenance and safety risks.
In practice, this means that a regular engineering firm performs the basic engineering of a new plant or factory part. Because many engineers have limited knowledge of failure mechanisms, MCI acts as a specialist to fine tune this basic engineering in detail. This minimizes or eliminates potential causes of failure such as wear, corrosion and fatigue, leading to significant cost savings.
The Devil is always in the Detail!
Additional expertise for flawless design
With a design review from MCI, you gain independent, specialized knowledge. Our experts review and improve your design based on in-depth insights into:
- Manufacture techniques
- Materials Science
- Corrosion Prevention
- Industrial processes
The result? A robust and well thought-out design that prevents costly problems in the future.
