Vibration issues at an Edinburgh hotel
Xi provided rapid on site vibration measurement and diagnosis, identifying two independent mechanical faults and restoring guest comfort with minimal disruption.
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Transducer design optimisation
Xi Engineering Consultants modelled and optimised a piezoelectric transducer for structure borne data transmission, delivering a robust, low risk design that works where electromagnetic communication fails.
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Removing structural vibrations using simulation
Xi Engineering Consultants uses targeted measurement and simulation to diagnose structural vibration problems and design practical mitigation, protecting comfort and sensitive equipment in demanding buildings.
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Simulation of smart home device
Xi Engineering Consultants simulated the smart home device’s microphone chamber, checking resonances and thermoviscous losses so the client could commit to tooling with confidence in voice activation performance.
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Tidal turbine assessment and design
Xi Engineering Consultants built holistic dynamic models for Andritz Hydro Hammerfest’s tidal turbines, optimising designs for fatigue and resonance and reducing the need for costly offshore prototypes.
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Warwick Acoustics: electrostatic headphones modelling and optimisation
Xi Engineering Consultants created calibrated Multiphysics models of Warwick Acoustics’ electrostatic headphone transducers, cutting prototype builds, optimising performance and enabling rapid customisation for end clients.
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Modelling power and torque requirements for low carbon motorcycles
Xi Engineering Consultants built a MATLAB based tool for Edge Mobility that turns custom motorcycle drive cycles into power and torque profiles, helping engineers size electric motors accurately and quickly.
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Modelling power and torque requirements for motorcycle engine design – measurement
Xi Engineering Consultants instrumented a motorcycle with GPS, motion and wind sensors to measure real drive cycles, using the data to validate and refine a power and torque model for electric bike design.
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Magway: new transportation ground breaking technology
Xi Engineering Consultants supports Magway’s all electric goods delivery system with Multiphysics simulation and digital twin development, validating designs, reducing risk and speeding up commercial deployment.
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Linn: thermal modelling of passive heat exchangers for high performance loudspeaker amplifiers
Xi Engineering Consultants modelled Linn’s passive aluminium chimney heat exchanger, optimising fin geometry and airflow so a flagship amplifier could run cool and reliable without fans.
