Mechanical Design Services
Robust, innovative mechanical solutions for your critical systems: we design and validate products subject to severe constraints (thermal, vibration, environmental), while ensuring performance, reliability, and cost optimization.
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Robust and innovative solutions for high‑constraint systems
As specialists in mechanical design, we develop solutions tailored to your constraints, with direct access to our electronics and software experts for multidisciplinary projects.
Our expertise covers:
- Mechanical design and architecture
- Analysis & simulation (static, dynamic, thermal)
- Prototyping and industrialization
- Electronics integration and mechatronics
We use state-of-the-art CAD and simulation tools (CREO, CATIA, SolidWorks, ANSYS, Flotherm) to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance.
Turning your vision into high‑end mechanical solutions
Why choose ADVANS Group for your mechanical design project
Designing a mechanical product subject to high constraints is a strategic challenge: it requires expertise, precision, flexibility, and advanced proficiency in design and simulation tools.
At ADVANS Group, we develop mechanical solutions that meet your key priorities: reliability, performance, cost optimization, and on-time delivery.
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Expertise
We design complex mechanical products for harsh environments (thermal, vibration, shock), integrating structural calculations and thermal and vibration simulations to ensure robustness and reliability.
Quality
Our quality and confidentiality culture is reflected in a management system compliant with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001 standards (for more details, see About > Certifications page).
Tools and technologies
We rely on leading CAD and simulation solutions (PTC Creo, CATIA, SolidWorks, Ansys, Flotherm) to ensure precision and performance across your projects.
Engagement models
We offer flexible delivery models tailored to your needs: consulting / expertise, centers of excellence, service centers, and fixed-price projects.
Tailored solutions
ADVANS Group brings together mechanical, electronic, cybersecurity and software expertise to deliver complete solutions. We adapt our approaches to your constraints in performance, cost, reliability, and time-to-market.
Design centers
Our design centers in Europe provide technical proximity, operational flexibility, and the ability to scale quickly.
Engagement models aligned with your technical and business challenges
Expertise, flexibility, and innovation
We offer a range of engagement models designed to meet our clients’ needs.
Depending on the project scope and execution framework, mechanical design services may be eligible for the French Research Tax Credit (CIR) or Innovation Tax Credit (CII). These schemes can provide tax incentives for R&D and technological innovation activities.
For any request, feel free to contact us.
Expertise, consulting
Our technical experts and consultants deliver very high value-added engagements. Resources are managed by our business managers, while you retain responsibility for delivery and project management.
Center of excellence
We set up a dedicated team of engineers. Resources are managed by our business managers, and you remain responsible for delivery and project management.
Service center
As part of a service center, in addition to building and managing a team of specialized engineers, we take responsibility for delivery and for meeting cost, quality, and timeline objectives. We commit to results on activities defined in a catalog of work units.
Fixed-price project
Based on a clearly defined specification, we deliver your project while meeting firm commitments on cost, quality, and timelines.
Our teams cover all phases, from design through industrialization, across a wide range of projects:
- Single-discipline deliverables (pure mechanical design),
- Cross-disciplinary projects integrating electronics, mechanics, and software, involving strong technological interactions.
Applied expertise delivering concrete solutions
Mechanical solutions for complex systems
Beyond design, ADVANS Group applies its expertise to develop robust and innovative products suited to harsh environments and multiple constraints.
Hardened electronic enclosures
Design of robust enclosures intended to protect electronic boards in harsh environments (shock, vibration, extreme temperatures). Our teams handle both mechanical and electronic integration, taking EMC and thermal constraints into account. Vibration and thermal simulations are carried out to anticipate risks and ensure reliability. Once calculations are validated, we provide rapid prototyping and fine-tuning, with rigorous performance monitoring prior to series production.
Special-purpose machines
Development of custom machines for automated production lines. We carry out full kinematic studies, actuator sizing, and lifetime calculations for critical components. The objective: ensure robustness and precision while optimizing costs. Our teams handle mechanical design, technical documentation, and prototype manufacturing, followed by validation through functional and ergonomic testing.
Mechatronic systems
Design of systems integrating mechanics, electronics, and sometimes embedded software. We manage board integration, actuator sizing, and mechanical interface design to ensure reliability and compactness. Part and assembly cost optimization is central to our approach, without sacrificing performance. Functional testing and ergonomic validation are performed to secure production release.
Computing racks
Design and engineering of racks integrating multiple electronic boards for critical systems. Our teams perform structural calculations to ensure mechanical strength while meeting EMC and thermal constraints. Cooling simulations are conducted to optimize airflow and heat dissipation. Following validation, we deliver prototypes and perform fine-tuning, supported by rigorous quality monitoring.
Technical support across the entire development lifecycle
From concept to finished product: comprehensive support
Our teams operate across the full mechanical development lifecycle, leveraging proven methodologies, advanced tools, and multidisciplinary expertise.
From feasibility studies through prototype manufacturing and industrialization support, we secure your projects by anticipating constraints (thermal, vibration, environmental).
Through our mastery of key stages — design, analysis, simulation, prototyping — we ensure robustness, reliability, and optimized timelines.
From concept to finished product: comprehensive support
Development lifecycle
Designing a mechanical product subject to severe constraints (thermal, vibration, environmental) requires a rigorous and integrated approach. At ADVANS Group, we support you at every stage to secure performance and optimize timelines:
Preliminary phase
Feasibility studies, solution exploration,
overall architecture definition, and drafting of
technical specifications.
Design and development
Mechanical design, static and dynamic analyses,
thermal and flow simulation,
design documentation and manufacturing drawings.
Prototyping and industrialization
Prototype manufacturing, supplier coordination,
test protocols and test benches, execution and reporting.
Skills for complex systems
Expertise
Our teams master the design and development of mechanical solutions for demanding environments, integrating a wide range of technologies to meet your performance, reliability, and cost constraints.
We work on:
Embedded systems in harsh environments
Design of robust enclosures integrating electronics,
with management of thermal, vibration, and EMC
constraints.
Molded parts and complex structures
Design and industrialization of components in
injection-molded plastics, aluminum, sheet metal,
CNC machining, and 3D printing.
Thermal cooling systems for electronics
Sizing and optimization of cold plates,
heat sinks, and fans to ensure
equipment stability.
Electronic integration and mechatronics
Optimized assemblies to reduce costs
and improve reliability, while meeting
aesthetic and ergonomic constraints.
Advanced design and simulation tools
Tools
We use high-performance solutions to ensure precision and reliability:
CAD
- PTC Creo,
- CATIA,
- SolidWorks.
Simulation
- Ansys,
- SolidWorks Simulation,
- Flow Simulation,
- Flotherm.
Testing and validation
- Test benches,
- Qualification protocols,
- Measurement and analysis tools.
Prototype faster, validate better
Mechanical prototyping laboratory
Accelerate validation and secure your developments thanks to our dedicated environment for mock-ups and rapid prototyping.
MECAGINE operates its own laboratory, designed to:
- Validate your concepts from the earliest stages.
- Reduce fine-tuning lead times before industrialization.
Our equipment:
3D printers
For fast and precise prototyping.
Laboratory milling machine
For high-precision machining.
Thanks to our in-house capabilities and a network of qualified partners, we can also produce small series to efficiently prepare the industrialization phase.
Engineering solutions for all industrial sectors
ADVANS Group operates across a wide range of industrial sectors, delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions tailored to the specific needs of each domain. Our expertise spans aerospace, automotive, defense, energy, IoT, healthcare, semiconductors, telecommunications, and many others.
Our expertise in action on high-value technology projects
Project references
ADVANS Group delivers complex and strategic mechanical projects, from initial design through industrialization support.
Our teams work in demanding environments where robustness and reliability are critical: aerospace, healthcare, rail, energy, industry, and more.
Below are a selection of projects illustrating our expertise in design, analysis, simulation, prototyping, and multidisciplinary integration.
Hardened electronic enclosure for harsh environments
Design of a mechanical enclosure integrating electronic boards intended for use under extreme conditions (shock, vibration, high temperatures). Material selection, structural calculations, and thermal simulations to ensure robustness and effective heat dissipation. Prototype manufacturing, functional validation, and optimization for small-series production.
Opto-mechanical equipment for measurement systems
Design of an opto-mechanical system with precise alignment of optical components. Tolerance management, material selection, and part manufacturing by machining and molding. Implementation of test benches to guarantee measurement accuracy.
Special-purpose machine for a production line
Design of a dedicated machine for an automated industrial production line. Kinematic analysis, load calculations, actuator selection, and manufacturing cost optimization. Delivery of detailed drawings, prototyping, and setup of test benches to ensure production reliability.
Cooling system for embedded electronics
Development of a cooling solution for an embedded computing unit. Sizing of cold plates and heat sinks, thermal flow simulation, and laboratory validation. Objective: ensure long-term stability of electronic components under continuous operating conditions.
Support structure for aerospace equipment
Design and engineering of a metal structure intended to support a navigation system. Dynamic analysis to withstand shocks up to 150 G, vibro-acoustic optimization, and validation through simulation. Delivery of drawings and follow-up through the prototyping phase.
Inverter enclosure for industrial applications
Mechanical design of an enclosure integrating power electronics boards. Thermal and fluid simulations to optimize cooling, preparation of justification files, and prototype manufacturing. Objective: ensure reliability in a constrained industrial environment.
Mechatronic system for robotics
Development of a mechatronic system integrating actuators and control electronics. Mechanical constraint analysis, part and assembly cost optimization, functional and ergonomic validation. Prototype manufacturing and performance testing.
Computing rack for critical environments
Design of a rack integrating multiple electronic boards for a critical system. Structural calculations, thermal optimization, and compliance with EMC constraints. Delivery of drawings, prototyping, and validation through laboratory testing.
Mechanical exoskeleton to reduce MSDs
Industrial design and mechanical development of an exoskeleton aimed at reducing musculoskeletal disorders. Biomechanical analysis, material selection, prototyping, and ergonomic validation. Objective: improve operator comfort and safety.
Portable medical device
Ergonomic design and mechanical development of a medical enclosure integrating sensitive electronic components. Compliance with medical standards, tolerance optimization, and functional validation. Prototype manufacturing and preparation of documentation for industrialization.
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Your questions about mechanical design – ADVANS Group answers
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are you wondering about technical challenges, key stages, or engagement models related to mechanical design? This FAQ brings together answers to the most common questions to help you better understand our expertise, methods, and solutions.
Project types
What types of projects do you handle?
We work on complex mechanical projects: hardened electronic enclosures, mechatronic systems, special-purpose machines, medical devices, structures for harsh environments, and more.
Constraints addressed
What types of constraints do you manage?
Our designs integrate thermal, vibration, shock, EMC, ergonomic, and aesthetic constraints to ensure robustness and reliability.
Tools used
Which tools do you use?
We work with CAD solutions (PTC Creo, CATIA, SolidWorks) and simulation tools (Ansys, Flotherm, SolidWorks Simulation).
Prototyping and small series
Do you offer prototyping and small-series production?
Yes. We have our own equipped laboratory (3D printers, milling machine) and work with partner companies to produce small series.
Engagement models
What engagement models do you offer?
We provide flexible models: expert consulting, centers of excellence, service centers, and fixed-price projects with result commitments.
CIR / CII
Are you approved for CIR/CII?
MECAGINE, an ADVANS Group company specialized in mechanical design, is approved under the CIR and CII schemes, enabling eligible projects to benefit from tax incentives for innovative developments.
Industry sectors
Which industries do you cover?
Aerospace, healthcare, rail, energy, automotive, industry, defense, and more.
Multidisciplinary projects
Can you handle multidisciplinary projects?
Yes. ADVANS Group brings together mechanical, electronic, cybersecurity and software expertise to deliver complete, optimized solutions.
Getting started
How does a collaboration start?
With a discussion with our business engineers to understand your needs, define the scope, and propose the most suitable engagement model.
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