Our Capabilities
ULC Research and Development offers a wide range of capabilities that enables us to constantly deliver innovative solutions for applications that range from camera systems for energy system maintenance to robotic repair systems to process redesigns.
Core Competencies
- Product Development from Idea to Commercial Product Or Service
- Robotic system develop for real world applications – miniature to large scale
- Design and Fabrication of Individual Components to Complete Systems; From Concepts, Drawings Or Models
- Redesigns of Existing or Failed Products or Projects
- Very Tight Tolerance, High Quality Workmanship in both Electrical and Mechanical Fabrication
- Complete In-House Machining, Assembly, and Testing Facilities
- Production Control, Program and Sub-Contractor Management
- Instrumentation and Test Equipment Development
While we are most well-known for defining the future of gas utility maintenance tools, our capabilities extend beyond just natural gas. The research and development team at ULC has worked with other sectors of the energy industry including nuclear and electrical. We have also developed products outside of the energy industry.
Mechanical Services
- 2D And 3D Mechanical Design
- 3D Modeling And Analysis
- Precision Machining of Prototype and Production Parts
- Drive Train, Gears, Cams, Cylinders And Motor Drive Systems
- Custom Enclosures And Assemblies
- Pneumatic, Fluid And Pumping System Development
- System Integration And Packaging
Electrical Services
- Custom Electronics Design – From schematic layout and board level component selection to production ready products
- Microcontroller Firmware Development (C+, Assembly, Dynamic C)
- Visual Basic Programming (VB6 And .Net)
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design And Layout
- Control System And User Interface Design
- Data Acquisition And Sensor Integration
- Video System Design And Integration
- Certified Assembly Technicians
Our Facilities
- Engineering Offices
- Electrical and Mechanical Development/Lab Space
- Full Machine Shop
- 6,500 Sq. Ft. of Reconfigurable Assembly and Test Space