Girder Design for Efficient Defence Product Painting
Client: EPTEC
Industry: Defence Manufacturing
Service: Industrial Design & Engineering Drafting
Outcome: Fully developed design concept (not implemented)
EPTEC, a leading defence product manufacturer, engaged Applied Project® to streamline their painting process for large, complex components. Their core objective was clear:
Reduce manual handling, increase efficiency, and introduce mobility between painting stages through a purpose-designed girder system.
Challenges
EPTEC’s existing painting workflow presented several operational issues:
Heavy manual handling of large defence components, increasing labour hours and safety risks.
Static painting setups, requiring products to be manually transported between stations.
Inefficient workflow, leading to delays, bottlenecks, and inconsistent throughput.
These challenges highlighted the need for a robust, mobile, and adaptable handling system.
Our Solution
Applied Project® developed a modular girder system engineered specifically for EPTEC’s production environment.
Key Features of the Design
1. Modular Configuration
Easily assembled and disassembled
Adjustable to suit varying component sizes and shapes
Provides long-term flexibility for EPTEC’s diverse product mix
2. High-Strength, Stable Structure
Engineered to support significant loads
Ensures accuracy and safety throughout the painting process
3. Rail-Based Mobility System
Smooth movement between painting booths
Dramatically reduces manual transport
Minimises workflow downtime and handling errors
Design Process
Our approach combined practical industry insight with advanced engineering methods:
Site assessments & stakeholder interviews
Mapped pain points and workflow inefficiencies
Concept development & refinement
Multiple design options reviewed with EPTEC
Iterative prototyping
Progressive improvements based on operational feedback
Virtual simulations
Structural, mechanical, and mobility performance validated under real conditions
Outcome
Although the project did not proceed to fabrication due to budget limitations and internal stakeholder timing, the final design was well-received by EPTEC.
The girder system stands as a strong example of our capability to deliver innovative, practical, and industry-ready solutions for complex manufacturing challenges.
The completed concepts remain ready for future implementation as EPTEC’s operational needs evolve.
Why This Matters
This case study demonstrates Applied Project’s commitment to:
Improving industrial efficiency
Enhancing safety and workflow design
Delivering adaptable engineering solutions
Adding value—even when projects pause before implementation
Thoughtful design endures. Even without immediate construction, the work completed provides EPTEC with a scalable blueprint for future investment.
Let’s Work Together
If your organisation needs expert engineering design or drafting support, we’re here to help.
Applied Project® provides practical, highly technical solutions tailored to industrial manufacturing environments.
Contact us today to discuss how we can collaborate on your next project.