Engineering

Engineering is the application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends.  It involves the design, manufacture, and operation of efficient and economical structures, machines, processes, and systems.

Implementing engineering practices in your organization can:

• improve product performance, quality, and reliability
• reduce costs
• shorten design cycles
• improve customer satisfaction

The mission of the CIRAS Engineering Team is to improve the manufacturing and product development efforts of Iowa companies by providing access to Iowa State's engineering knowledge.

CIRAS staff can provide assistance in the following areas:

• Cranes/Monorails
• Electronic Design
• Finite Element Analysis
• Industrial Ventilation
• Materials
• Noise Control
• Nondestructive Eval
• Plant Layout Simulation 
• Product Design
• Product Testing

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