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April 12, 2016 By ipa

Engineering Design Of The New Tesla Model 3

Engineering design in the automobile industry

The world is abuzz after the release of Tesla Motor’s new Model 3. This sleek new car with impeccable engineering design is not only the newest offering from Telsa, the famous electric car company, it is their entrance into the affordable car market.

The new Model 3 retails for $35,000 (still a pretty penny but a lot less than their other models, which can go as high as $116,000) and has all of the standard features that have made the electric car company famous: speed. The Tesla team’s engineering is some of the best in the world and they use many of the same engineering design and custom machining techniques that IP Automation has mastered.

One feature that stands out to the public is the elimination of the front grille of the car. Tesla has used engineering design and their electric technology to completely eliminate the need for one. Because electric cars have different needs for cooling than standard combustion engines the new front of the Model 3 features a sleek custom-machined body.

While the new design of Tesla’s car is certainly bold, it’s just one example of how proper engineering design and custom machining give products efficiency and personality.

March 25, 2016 By ipa

Custom Machining in Colorado Springs

Meet the power of production with custom machining.

A leader in Colorado Springs custom machining, IP Automation has a lot to offer the Colorado engineering community. We seek to expand the region’s horizons in technology by constantly improving engineering design.

IP Automation expertly engineers custom machining, creating specific solutions to meet your needs. Each year a variety of companies request custom machining services, from automation equipment to high production manufacturing. Our engineers design and build custom–ordered machines of any size or complexity.

custom machining The ceramic punch and press, featured left, is just one of our many custom machines. Our engineers custom designed the machine for the computer industry. With precision punching design and a vision system tied to motor controls, the punch and press punches 0.050 x 0.070 ceramic film and stacks it together. This all–in–one machine is efficient, heavy–duty, and capable of high production processing.

Custom machining is the key to successful manufacturing. Ownership of a quality, custom–designed machine places the power of production in your own hands. With an all–in–one machine designed to your production needs, you can skip the extra production and transportation costs of factory orders.

If your company is in need of custom–designed machinery, Please contact IP Automation for full information about our design services.

March 19, 2016 By ipa

Colorado Springs Fabrication with IP Automation

Five reasons to go to Colorado Springs’ IP Automation for world–class fabrication.

Engineering firm IP Automation is a true leader in Colorado Springs fabrication. As winner of the recent Middle Market Entrepreneurs award, IP Automation has proven to be the company to watch for manufacturing, fabrication and engineering technology.

Among our wide range of engineering capabilities and product developement, here are just a few highlights of IP Automation’s fabrication services.

1. IP Automation’s CNC laser cutting service is on the cutting edge of Colorado Springs manufacturing. Our state–of–the–art CL-440 CO2 laser cutter system cuts any material– including metal, plastic, glass and wood– with the highest precision.

2. Engineered for the fabrication industry’s highest precision water cutting, our water jet system includes a 10 ft x 20 ft dual head with ultra-high pressure. The powerful water jet system is highly versatile, capable of both heavy–duty cutting and intricate designs.

3. Our high–performance CNC router provides reliable machining for all materials. Much of IP Automation’s celebrated custom machining is possible thanks to its high production capability.

4. Do your Colorado Springs fabrication needs include welding? Look no further than IP Automation’s MIG and TIG welding services. Our welders utilize Diamond Core Technology, capable of welding up to 5/8” aluminum.

5. One of IP Automation’s most celebrated fabrication services is its CNC machining. Our wide range of vertical and horizontal machining capabilities allow for any project idea to become reality.

February 15, 2016 By ipa

Robotic CNC Machining Creating Breathtaking Structures

Engineering firm utilizes CNC machining and robotics technology.

A Dutch engineering firm claims to have created the first robotically crafted building in the Netherlands. The firm, Studio RAP, used a combination of robotics and CNC machining technology to create the 130-square-metre structure inside of another structure, from the ground up without the use construction workers to build the individual parts. The precision of CNC machining techniques like those in use at IP Automation combined with complex and ground-breaking robotics has enabled Studio RAP to design and create complex architectural structures.

In an interview with dezeen, the engineering firm’s founder Wessel van Beerendonk noted,

“We see a lot of potential in embracing digital fabrication…We strive for a direct link between the unlimited possibilities of the digital world and the material world through robotic fabrication..Our aim is to take this out of the academic world, where a lot of developments have been initiated, and apply it to building practice.”

The structure was digitally designed and incredibly efficient, constructed of individually machined wood panels connected to form a central column. While this technique has been proposed and even used to a certain extent in other countries it is a great example of the increased use of robotics and CNC technology in the construction industry.

January 24, 2016 By ipa

Custom Metal Railings Decorative Design

Enhance stairs, decks and balconies with artistically designed custom metal railings.

In partnership with NatureRails, IP Automation engineers custom metal railings appropriate for a wide range of uses. Custom metal railings are perfect for indoor or outdoor staircases, outfit with the highest safety standards. For decks with scenic overlooks, we create equally stunning decorative railings. Artistic rails also add safety to balconies while enhancing style and atmosphere.

Choose from a variety of designs and materials for your custom metal railings. We design rails precisely to your specifications in terms of measurements, material and style. If you already have a favorite design in mind, IP Automation and NatureRails will be happy to produce a rail incorporating your pattern. The creative experts at NatureRails are also great at assisting customers decide on a custom design for their surroundings.

With unmatched artistic vision, NatureRails designs custom metal railings that truly enhance their environment. Once the design is finalized, NatureRails passes the project to IP Automation for engineering and fabrication. Using the latest CNC machining, laser cutting and water jet technology, the engineers of IP Automation fabricate your unique railing to the highest precision.

Our machining capabilities allow us to cut through any material and produce intricate designs. The resulting wood or metal railings are truly works of art. You can find these eye–catching railings in thousands of homes, hotels, cabins and businesses throughout the world.

Contact IP Automation today for further information about our custom metal railings.