Portfolio

Engineering projects

Machines, test rigs, sensors and products designed by Motion Dynamics and its founders.

Flat cargo bed
Product design

Flat Cargo Bed

A flat cargo bed designed for automotive applications in demanding environments. The platform was engineered for versatility and durability, providing a modular load-bearing surface adaptable to various transport and deployment scenarios.

Defenture · Oct 2021
Test presentation cabinet
Product design

Test Presentation Cabinet

A fully adjustable presentation cabinet designed to display various test procedures to clients. The layout can be modified by the customer to showcase different configurations and demonstrations as needed.

Dec 2020
IP66 outdoor datalogging enclosure
Product design

Outdoor Datalogging Enclosure

A specialised IP66-rated enclosure engineered to house a Raspberry Pi microcomputer and a custom header circuit board. Designed for outdoor datalogging applications with full protection against water jets and dust ingress.

Dec 2020
Machinery mounting frame
Product design

Machinery Mounting Frame

Multiple machinery mounting frames with emphasis on clean aesthetics and verified structural integrity. Strength calculations confirmed the frames meet all load requirements while maintaining a sleek, professional appearance.

Nov 2020
Tether Expeller sensor
Sensor systems

Tether Expeller Sensor

A specialised tension sensor for detecting lower-range tether tension within Ampyx Power's Tether Expeller system. Features a passive mechanical decoupling mechanism that disconnects the sensor at a specific threshold, preventing damage during peak loads.

Ampyx Power · Nov 2020
Tether Expeller concept
Sensor systems

Tether Expeller Sensor Concept

Early-stage concept for a tether tension monitoring system with a mechanism that physically decouples the sensor when a specific load threshold is reached. Subsequent testing revealed the original noise assumption was incorrect, leading to a simplified final design.

Ampyx Power · Nov 2020
AP2 Revised Anchor
Sensor systems

AP2 Revised Anchor

A revised anchor point with integrated tether tension sensors for Ampyx Power's airborne wind energy system. Enables measurement of tether tension at multiple distances from the Power Generation Apparatus, providing critical performance data during AP2 kite system operation.

Ampyx Power · Aug 2020
Fuselage test rig
Test rigs

Fuselage Test Rig

A comprehensive modular test rig for structural validation of Ampyx Power's aircraft. Multiple fuselage, tail, and landing gear test cases with predefined loads were validated prior to first flight. Fully modular design reduces building, transport, and storage footprint.

Ampyx Power · Jun 2020
TAS test rig
Test rigs

TAS Test Rig

A custom test apparatus for Ampyx Power's Tether Attachment System — a critical module in their airborne wind energy aircraft. The rig is fully adjustable, enabling validation across the full range of TAS angles.

Ampyx Power · Feb 2020
Phone charging cabinet
Product design

Phone Charging Cabinet

A coin-operated charging cabinet designed to charge three mobile devices simultaneously. Each compartment features status LEDs on the front doors. Designed for restaurants and bars, offering paid or complimentary charging services.

IceCharge · Apr 2018