Business Details
28 Years
experience
Expert Mechanical Engineering Solutions
Founded in 1998, Applied Kinetics is a full-service mechanical engineering firm specializing in design, analysis, and automation solutions. Our team of certified professionals delivers tailored engineering services across industries, including nuclear, automotive, and product development. With ISO 9001 and Z299.2:1985 accreditations, we prioritize rigorous quality standards while maintaining cost efficiency. Our client-centric approach ensures intellectual property ownership remains with clients, supported by transparent processes and decades of combined expertise.We focus on reducing technical risks through innovative design, advanced analysis techniques, and adherence to international compliance standards. Our internal quality programs and peer-to-peer mentoring framework ensure continuous improvement in delivering complex engineering solutions.
Services
Machine Design
Nuclear Tooling Design
Engineering Analysis
Product Development
Design for Manufacture
Robotic Systems
Stress and Stiffness FEA
Process Engineering
Prototype Development
Certification Services
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We are ISO 9001 certified with rigorous internal quality processes
- Our team has over 25 years of specialized mechanical engineering experience
- We guarantee client ownership of all intellectual property
- We employ advanced analysis techniques for complex system validation
- Our engineers hold Professional Engineers Ontario accreditation
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- Z299.2:1985
What people say
Exceptional engineering expertise
Reliable project delivery
Strong technical knowledge
Excellent problem-solving
Professional service delivery
Services
Machine Design
We design complete automated machinery solutions from concept to detailed engineering. Our expertise covers robotic systems, hard automation, and retrofitting existing equipment. With ISO-certified processes, we ensure designs meet safety standards while optimizing manufacturability and performance across industries including nuclear and automotive sectors.
Engineering Analysis
Our analysis services combine hand calculations and advanced software to solve complex mechanical challenges. We specialize in stress analysis, thermal modeling, and multi-physics simulations. This approach supports certification requirements and failure analysis investigations, delivering actionable insights through clear, methodical reporting validated by international standards.
Nuclear Tooling Design
We develop precision tooling for nuclear applications including inspection systems and seismic testing equipment. Our designs comply with Z299.2:1985 standards while addressing high-radiation environments. This includes waste management systems and specialized refurbishment tools requiring extreme precision and safety compliance for CANDU reactor components.
Product Development
From concept to market-ready designs, we accelerate product development cycles while maintaining IP ownership with clients. Our services include design optimization, SR&ED credit support, and manufacturing readiness assessments. This reduces client resource strain while ensuring cost-effective, scalable production solutions across diverse industries.
Design for Manufacture
We integrate manufacturing considerations into design processes to minimize costs and lead times. This includes material selection optimization, assembly simplification, and automation compatibility assessments. Our ISO-certified quality processes ensure consistent output while reducing material waste and machining requirements through proactive design decisions.
People
Steven Park
Principal Engineer
Co-founder with 25+ years in mechanical design engineering. Specializes in automation systems and quality assurance frameworks. Holds Professional Engineer certification from Ontario.
Jack Pittens
Co-Founder
Led engineering teams in custom machinery development. Focuses on client relationship management and technical project oversight. Instrumental in establishing ISO-certified processes.
Questions
What engineering services does Applied Kinetics specialize in?
We specialize in machine design, nuclear tooling, engineering analysis, product development, and design for manufacture using ISO-certified processes.
Are your engineering services certified?
Yes, we hold ISO 9001 and Z299.2:1985 accreditations for quality assurance in mechanical engineering and nuclear applications.
How does Applied Kinetics handle intellectual property rights?
All client projects maintain complete IP ownership with the client, with no retained rights or licensing requirements from our side.
Can you assist with complex system analysis?
Our team combines hand calculations with advanced FEA software to analyze complex systems involving thermal, stress, and fluid dynamics interactions.
What industries do you serve?
We work across nuclear, automotive, manufacturing, and general industrial sectors requiring precision mechanical engineering solutions.
Do you provide prototype development services?
Yes, our in-house prototype shop supports rapid design validation through CNC machining, 3D printing, and functional testing capabilities.
