Product engineering · Switzerland
Electronics Integration.
DOMTEKNIKA integrates electrical and electronic functions into the mechanical architecture of products and demonstrators.
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Electronics integration also depends on mechanics.
Integrating a board, sensor or motor requires space for connections, mounting and operating conditions. The mechanical enclosure also influences access, wiring and heat removal. These interfaces need defining as part of the product architecture.
| Interface | The detail often missed | Define together |
|---|---|---|
| Power supply | Current at start-up or during an action can differ from average consumption. | Operating modes, current peaks and connections. |
| Space and access | A connector needs room to be plugged in; replaceable components need access. | Reserved volumes, cable routing and assembly sequence. |
| Heat | Power losses heat components; the board and enclosure contribute to the thermal path. | The environment, heat to remove and its path to the outside. |
A challenge, a real project
Transparent showcase clock
Telling the time without a visible central pivot.
The transparent clock combines peripherally driven discs with automatic atomic-clock synchronisation. DOMTEKNIKA developed the complete electrical and mechanical concept, coordinated the design study and built a working prototype with moulded gear segments. Integration makes the product’s visual principle possible.
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When to involve us
Make mechanics, power supply and control work together.
- Add an electrical function to a product
- Develop an electromechanical demonstrator
- Resolve interfaces between components and mechanics
Our approach
Development begins with the required functions and interfaces: power supply, control, components and packaging. Integration is considered alongside the mechanics to create a coherent, accessible system.
Define functions
Clarify power, control and interfaces.
Integrate components
Plan packaging, assembly and access within the product.
Verify the system
Test functions and refine integration.
What you receive
- Functional architecture and interfaces
- Component integration into the product
- Prototype and functional checks within the agreed scope
Our projects include electric mobility architectures and an automatically synchronised clock. Development depth, testing and preparation for production are defined around each project.
We agree the scope, tests and deliverables with you before work begins.
Frequently asked questions.
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Can you work with our electronics team?
Yes. We can focus on interfaces and mechanical integration, coordinating with your project teams or partners.
What information should we prepare?
Required functions, selected components, power constraints and available drawings. We then define the necessary development work and checks.
What does electronics integration cover?
It covers component placement, power, connections and interfaces with the mechanical design. Any electronics design or software work needed is defined in the project scope.
Do the components need to be selected already?
No. Work can start from required functions or components you already have. Data sheets, dimensions and power requirements then help define the architecture and integration constraints.
Why does the enclosure affect electronics?
It determines available space, mounting, cable routing and access to connections. It also contributes to heat removal; these constraints are addressed together with the product’s operating conditions.
How is the combined mechanical and electronic system tested?
Interfaces are checked progressively: power, control, movement and behaviour during use. Tests should match the required functions and intended operating conditions, with criteria defined in advance.
How can the runtime of a battery-powered product be estimated?
Account for consumption in each operating mode, the time spent in those modes and the usable battery capacity. Standby consumption matters too. An estimate based on the intended use should then be checked against measurements on the system.
For our first conversation
.Which functions would you like to integrate?
Tell us about the required functions, components and power or enclosure constraints. We can define the interfaces and the checks needed.
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