JNDC News
August 2011: Summer Experience Placements cont.
Support to encourage students into engineering has always been a way forward for JNDC.
Please take a look at our article in 'businessworks' as well as the FAC's newsletter
July 2011: Work Experience Placements
As the summer started JNDC took on a couple of GCSE work placement students, helping them get an insight into engineering and product design.
George Garfoot commented, ' JNDC taught me what a proper work environment is really like. The people all get on, get the work done and do it really well. My project included designing parts using cool software called Solidworks, which proved easy to use. It felt good to have responsibility for the initial prototype.'
June 2011: JNDC pass ISO 9001:2008 for the third year running with exceptional results
ISO is the internationally recognised standard for quality . JNDC's continual commitment to quality standards was accredited as they passed their audit with flying colours.
Dean Carran, JNDC's Director said, "The standards have been a great asset in influencing the continual growth of business through the dedication of staff in achieving excellent quality standards throughout their work. This recognition demonstrates we can provide a quality solution from quotation to delivery."
The auditors were very impressed with the ongoing work that had contributed to the accreditation especially in the area of customer development and feedback.
May 2011: JNDC exhibits at Croydon’s round table of inventors, invention centre
Barry Slayford who runs one of the largest inventors clubs in the country has opened a centre especially for inventors. The centre will be opening for inventors to research and work on their projects working alongside other inventors creating a great community.
Click on the logo to find out more about Croydon's round table of inventors.
April 2011: JNDC win contract to develop pre production prototype for a new folding bike
JNDC will be working on a new innovative folding bike, developing and finalising all parts so that the bike is ready to go into production.
April 2011: JNDC work with Kingston University to deliver lectures on CAD and FEA
JNDC are providing pre masters students with a well structured course on CAD (Computer Aided Design) and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) using Solidworks. The course is being taught in JNDC’s conference room and involves tutorials on all aspects of Solidworks such as sketching all the way though to complex assemblies. On completion of the course the students will be fully trained and therefore able to start their Masters courses in September.
JNDC are experienced in teaching all aspects of CAD and FEA if this is a service you think could help you or your business please get in touch.
April 2011: JNDC move to Kingston
Due to the need for larger premises JNDC have relocated to Kingston Upon Thames . The site has a fully functional workshop allowing products to be fully developed and prototypes manufactured. The move has also enabled JNDC to have a private conference room as well as bigger office space allowing JNDC room for continuous growth. Once the office is fully functional JNDC is looking to have an open evening to invite customers in to view the facilities. The event will also be a good opportunity for JNDC’s customers to network with a variety of people in the industry.
Watch this space for more information.
March 2011: JNDC completes work on composite repair patch
When a composite component is repaired on an aircraft structure there are strict requirements to control the temperature of the resin as it cools. JNDC have come up with a concept and a prototype for a portable liquid heated bladder system for the repair or manufacture of composite and or adhesive components for aerospace applications. The system will be ideally suited to patch repairs near to components that are sensitive to electromagnetic interference or field repairs where electrical supply is scarce. The units will come with their own generators, powered by a range of fuels from diesel to aviation fuel.
February 2011: MP Gerald Howarth, Minister for International Security Strategy visits JNDC
Gerald Howarth visited to discuss Lineglow and how the idea developed along with othe JNDC aerospace projects.
February 2011: JNDC director Dean Carran presents Lineglow success story at Kingston Round Table of Inventors
JNDC were invited back to Kingston Round Table of Inventors to present the success story of selling their own product Lineglow. JNDC feels that having been in the inventing seat them self’s it is easier to relate to other inventors when working on their concepts and ideas.
Please click on the logo for upcoming events.
January 2011: JNDC director Dean Carran graduates from Kingston University with an MSc in Professional Engineering
Dean Carran originally graduated from Kingston with a degree in Aerospace Engineering and has now become the first graduate of the MSc Professional Engineering program. The Msc is work based which allows engineers to structure their learning around the profession engineering tasks undertaken in the work place and counts towards becoming a chartered Engineer (CEng).
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January 2011: JNDC producing initial prototype of composite repair patch
JNDC has produced their first prototype of the composite repair patch. The prototype has been made from rapid prototyped parts produced from JNDC new FDM machine and has also involved some silicon moulding. The prototype will be used for testing to find areas of improvement and in need of further development.
January 2011: JNDC has taken on a new Marketing Manager
As the business has been growing and getting busier JNDC has taken on a new member of staff to work on the marketing and business growth side. Jo Niklewicz has a background in successfully marketing small businesses and improving sales.
January 2011: JNDC has a new offering of Silicon Moulding facilities
JNDC has just purchase facilities for silicon moulding. This facility means that JNDC can prototype in a range a plastics which will mimic in aesthetics and strength a final production product. By offering this service in house we will be reducing costs on our final production version prototypes and able to pass this onto our customers. Silicon moulding will also be offered as a bureau service.
December 2010: JNDC designing a new security tracking system
JNDC are working with a security company to develop a new security tracking system for shipping containers. JNDC has been working on the concepts to talk about with the company and will be taking it through to final functioning prototype to be tried and tested.
December 2010: Purchase of FDM Rapid Prototype machine
JNDC has purchased a FDM Rapid Prototyping machine to help with design and development in house. This will improve customer lead time when producing prototypes. As well as for company use, JNDC plans on offering a bureau service that will be available for anyone.
November 2010: JNDC reverse engineering Land Rover parts
JNDC has been working with a Land Rover classic part supplier to reverse engineer some parts that are running out. This has involved taking the original parts, measuring them and converting into CAD. JNDC have then been asked to find manufacturers and fabricators that can do batch runs for these replacement parts.
November 2010: JNDC wins contract for design and prototyping of a new educational toy
JNDC has been contracted by a SME to design and produce a proof of concept prototype for a primary school education toy to improve spelling.
November 2010: Aerolink exhibition success for JNDC
JNDC has had a very successful exhibition at Aerolink in Farnborough which involved meetings with Boeing, Thales, BAE and Lockheed Martin.
October 2010: JNDC wins contract to design a footwear accessory
JNDC will be taking the idea from the initial concept design through to a functional prototype for an exhibition. To compliment the product at the exhibition the client will also be provided with a range of visuals suitable for their artwork. JNDC will also be providing the drawings for design rights.
October 2010: JNDC has taken on a new Design Engineer
Thomas Rathbone has taken the role of Design Engineer at JNDC. Tom has a background in mechanical design engineering and will be transferring those talents into JNDC.
September 2010 Lineglow launch at the MRO show Europe
JNDC have launched their flexible lighting solution Lineglow at the (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) MRO show In London Olympia. Lineglow is offering free user trials so maintenance companies can find out just how much they could benefit. Lineglow made many useful contacts at the show with the potential of high orders.
September 2010 JNDC takes on a placement student from Kingston University for 2 weeks
Luke Smoothly, a BSC Product and Furniture student will be working with the JNDC team for 2 weeks to get a feel of working in an Engineering Design consultancy. His main focus of work will be to assist in the product development of components for JNDC’s lighting product Lineglow.
September 2010: Lineglow trial kits undergoing user trials at BAE
BAE systems are testing the Lineglow trial kits to find out if they are a suitable option to use on their systems.
September 2010: Lineglow trial kits undergoing user trials at Airbus
Airbus are testing Lineglow to find out its potential. Airbus are also interested in ordering bespoke systems to fit into theirwings. JNDC will be arranging meetings in the near future.
September 2010: Product success story - Ironing board concept brought by Morphy Richards on licensing deal
JNDC previously worked with a SME to reverse engineer a new concept of ironing board so that it was suitable for manufacture. 250 ironing boards were produced with the intention of selling them at the Ideal Home Show. Morphy Richards noticed the product at the show and came to an agreement to buy and produce the ironing boards on a licensing deal.
Click on the image to find out more details on Morphy Richards website.
September 2010: JNDC gains further development work on siphon project
JNDC have been asked to do some further research and development work on a siphoning system they developed previously. In this iteration the siphon will be developed to be more commercially viable.
August 2010: Research and Development grant won for composite patch repair system
JNDC previously had identified a need for a composite patch repair system for curing aerospace resins “in the field” The concept was pitched to SEEDA who saw potential in the idea and have awarded JNDC with a grant for further research and development. The project will include Computer Aided Design (CAD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), prototyping as well as business development and intellectual Property (IP) protection.
July 2010: JNDC Ltd have another successful Farnborough Airshow
The lead up to the Airshow for JNDC started a week before as the main JNDC office overlooks the runway at Farnborough International Airport. The highlight for JNDC was the A400M passing by the office window as the A380 undertook a slow flypast.
JNDC's week at the Airshow was extremely successful for the company, seeing enquiries as well as several key orders.
May 2010: JNDC wins contract to prototype staple gun for floristry
JNDC will be working with a SME to develop a staple gun for use in floristry. JNDC will be working with the client’s concept ideas to develop a functional, aesthetic prototype to test the market. The project will involve research into ergonomic factors as well as engineering design.
May 2010: TAG testing Lineglow
JNDC have been working with TAG to develop Lineglow. The flexible solution has been used and tested inside the landing gears of aircraft at TAGs base in Farnborough. Lineglow has had a great response from all workers who have also made suggestions on how to develop the product.
April 2010: JNDC reverse engineers ironing board for mass manufacture
JNDC are working with a SME who have reinvented a new ironing board. The company already have fully functional prototypes but has contracted JNDC to reverse engineer the product to save weight and manufacturing costs.
April 2010: JNDC approached to deliver courses at Kingston University and Farnborough Technical College.
The product design course at Kingston University encouraged students to challenge conventional design methods and tools and discover new possibilities of prototyping and manufacturing technology. As part of the Regional Aerospace and Space Resourse Centre’s training plan, JNDC are offering training in accocation on the subject of “Understanding the Rules to Composite Design.” The one day course provides engineers with the basic building blocks to composite design, which will greatly assist in the successful design of composite components. For further information please click here.
March 2010: Design of Composite Patch Repair System
A need was identified for a composite patch repair system that controls the curing temperature of aerospace resins. The system is still in development but promises to offer the military and commercial aerospace industry the ability to undertake composite patch repairs "in the field" without requiring any power source
March 2010: Research into Human Factors
JNDC is managing a joint project with Kingston University researching access into confined compartments in aircraft structures. The research will focus on identifying the ideal lighting level to increase the quality of work, reduce risk of user error due to poor lighting.
February 2010: Temporary Slave Fastener Patent Granted
The UK Intellectual Property Office have officially granted a patent covering JNDC's design of single sided "temporary slave fastener" moving ever closer to the worldwide patent. JNDC have been developing a temporary slave fastener for applications within the aerospace industry for the past two years. The benefits of the fastener include a system that offers dowelling as well as clamping, pinning the aircraft structure together during assembly and maintenance. Full automation of installing and removing the fastener is possible as well as simple hand installation . When installed into a countersunk hole, the fastener does not protrude, offering a unique clamping and doweling force, whilst being "countersunk!" The fastener has been fully tested on aluminium and composite structures, leaving no damage on the load bearing surface due to the large surface area of the clamping feet.
January 2010: Lineglow - an LED lighting solution for the maintenance industry is launched
JNDC have designed, tested, installed and certified a new concept in temporary lighting for aircraft manufacture and maintenance. "Lineglow" www.lineglow.com offers a robust yet physically flexible diffused light output that has the capability of illuminating sections of the complete interior of an aircrafts structure.
The design is also available in a compact carry case, battery and mains powered, providing light in remote locations where conventional lighting is not capable of illuminating to the legal minimum.
By May 2011 Lineglow will be fully ATEX rated, allowing it to be used within areas containing explosive gasses, such as fuel tanks.
January 2010: JNDC Designs and Supplies a Tool Carousel System
JNDC won a contract to design a tool storage system with a key focus on compact storage with easy access. The project involved reviewing the initial concept and working within the constraints of the patent to produce a working prototype. The customer is now looking to use the prototype to sell the idea to potential manufacturers.
December 2009: Wind Turbine Prototype in Manufacture
JNDC's design for a self powered street light moves one step closer today with a prototype entering production for initial wind tunnel testing. The weather data collected over the last year will be simulated in the wind tunnel to accurately test the power output of the wind turbine and compare JNDC analysis with the physical results. The next stage of the project will see JNDC installing the turbine for field trials.
December 2009: Takes on Another Member of Staff
JNDC has responded to the increase in work by taking on another member of staff Michele Camerlengo. He trained as a product designer and has a wide range of experience in automation, robotics and machining processes and has a strong interest in sustainable design and renewable energy.
November 2009: Follow up Work on Siphoning Project
After successfully delivering the first siphoning system in October, JNDC designed and manufactured a further attachment that increases the siphoning efficiency. The new modification is now being tested by the customer and has been included in their patent.
October 2009: JNDC Opens Offices at Farnborough Airport.
JNDC has moved into the heart of South East England's Aerospace industry, being based within the TAG Hangers at the International Airport. The move has seen JNDC grow stronger relationships with the local businesses surrounding the airport as well as the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium. The move reflects JNDC's intent to further supply the commercial, military and private aerospace industry.
October 2009: JNDC Deliver an Internal Lighting System to Airbus.
JNDC have recently delivered to Airbus a new concept lighting system to assist workers undertaking assembly / maintenance work within aircraft wings. The JNDC lighting system offers a simple, fast installation of the flexible LED light that illuminates the internal structure to meet the safe level of working light laid down by the HSE.
The JNDC lighting system consists of three separate parts. The ultra bright flexible LED rope light with stringer clamps, multi core cable and transformer. The JNDC lighting system has been installed and tested at Airbus to meet the 200Lx requirement providing a safe working environment for the workers. For further information on this system please take a look at our products page available on the home page.
October 2009: JNDC Design, Fabricate and Deliver a New Siphoning System
JNDC deliver a siphoning system that is designed to assist emergency workers remove water from flooded houses and commercial buildings. The project has seen JNDC source off the shelf parts, design and manufacture a proof of concept for their customer. The next stage of the project is to now present the product to potential buyers.
September 2008: JNDC's Work Placement Student Wins Second Prize at Shell Step Award
JNDC′Shell Step student who worked on a joint project with Kingston University and JNDC to develop a small vertical axis wind turbine came second in a tough competition against the other placement students form the London area. Nathan Tester, who has completed his second year in Motor sport Engineering worked alongside engineering design company JNDC to develop the concept wind turbine. Nathan has since returned to complete his third and final year at Kingston.
August 2009: R&D Project Starts with Kingston University on Self Powered Street Lights
With the recent surge in fossil fuel prices and demands for cleaner energy resources, wind turbines are becoming a more viable technology for electrical power generation. Most commonly seen is the Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWT) however these are not ideally suited to urban environments and so JNDC Ltd has teamed up with Kingston University to design and prototype a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT).
The all inclusive design of lighting combined with a turbine will be easily retrofitted onto existing lampposts. The turbine will create enough energy to power the light source and be able to meet street lighting regulations. Any additional energy created will be returned to the grid.
The project is presently at the design stage with JNDC Ltd using its in house design, CAD and analysis facilities. Various parts will be made at the Kingston University workshops in Roe Hampton Vale using their rapid prototyping machine. The University will be carrying out wind tunnel tests to validate the models.
The initial prototype design is intended to be tested at Kingston Hill car park with the intention of the final production versions of the turbines to replace lighting around many of Kingston University campuses.
July 2009: JNDC Ltd Joins Farnborough Aerospace Consortium
Farnborough Aerospace consortium is one of the largest and most established aerospace and defence associations in the UK providing support to, and furthering the long-term strategic growth of, the sector in the South East.
JNDC have joined FAC to gain help in improving their business winning opportunities and capabilities in aerospace and defence. By joining, JNDC will now have access to a large database of other small and medium sized businesses relating to aerospace which they can collaborate with on various projects. By being a member JNDC will also get access to SC21 Supply Chain in the 21st century. FAC can also provide exclusive lectures, networking events and spaces at renowned exhibitions.
June 2009: JNDC Ltd Achieves ISO 9001 Registration
JNDC Ltd has achieved the internationally recognised ISO 9001:2008, establishing it as one of the leaders in its field.
This independent assessment was conducted by the British Accreditation Bureau, the UK′s leading Certification Body and demonstrates JNDC′s commitment to customer service and quality.
JNDC Ltd has now earned the right to display the coveted British Accreditation Bureau "Quality Shield" and ISO 9001 logo to demonstrate its conformity to the standard.
ISO 9001:2008 was introduced in 2008 and requires organisations to demonstrate that they do what they say they do and that they have a quality management system in place to ensure consistency and improvement; leading to high levels of performance and customer satisfaction. Accredited organisations are committed to continuous improvement and are assessed annually to ensure progress is being maintained.
JNDC Ltd has shown that it has good product and service reliability and process controls which mean lower costs for its clients!
Dean Carran Operations Director said, "We are particularly pleased to have achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification as it underlines our commitment to our clients and our focus on quality. Not many clients get to see their suppliers′ back-office activities. This recognition demonstrates we can provide a quality solution from quotation to delivery."
June 2009: JNDC Attends Paris Airshow
The International Paris Air Show is the biggest aviation industry event in the world showcasing international aircraft manufacturers and subcontractors. This year′s show was particularly memorable as the 100th anniversary was celebrated with flight demonstrations from about 30 old aircraft looking back in time from 1909.
JNDC directors Jan Niklewicz and Dean Carran attended the show to view the latest technologies and high performance products on display by 2000 exhibitors from 48 countries. The show was a great opportunity for JNDC to catch up with current suppliers and source new potential suppliers.
May 2009: JNDC Deliver to Airbus Internal Matting System
JNDC have recently delivered to Airbus a new concept internal matting system, designed to increase comfort within the wing tanks, and increase productivity from workers, whilst reducing costs of cleanup after manufacturing / maintenance.
The JNDC matting system simply folds up on its self and can be passed through the access panels found on the underside of a wing. Workers can either use an individual mat, or lay out a series of mats to create a working area that can be walked / crawled on. The mat is chemical and fire resistant. For further information on this system please take a look at our products page available on the home page.
May 2009: Kingston University Establishes Joint Venture With JNDC
JNDC directors both have strong affiliations with the university, Jan Niklewicz was previously Director of Mechanical Engineering, Dean Carran lectured within the area of engineering design and CAD. The company have previously taken on 2 students on placement from Kingston University who have both been successful and exceeded JNDC's expectations. JNDC have also gained help with their quality management system and web site via MSc students.
By joining forces with the university JNDC will now be available to teach modules and provide projects and mentoring for MSC students. JNDC will also have access to the universities facilities such as the wind tunnel, rapid prototyping machines and the workshops as well as academic support which will benefit their clients.
May 2009: JNDC Chooses Open Foam as its Computational Fluid Dynamics Provider
Using OpenFoam CFD Software, JNDC can simulate anything from complex fluid flows involving chemical reactions, turbulence and heat transfer, to solid dynamics, and electromagnetics.
JNDC has a few members of the team trained in using the OpenFoam software and can provide tests required by their clients or suggest relevant tests to be undertaken.
March 2009: JNDC Design Presented at Aircraft Interiors EXPO Hamburg
JNDC have been working with Blue Sky Designers for the past year on the SleepSeat designed to maximise space and comfort in the tight confines of economy seating.
The extra space has been achieved by moving the aft beam higher allowing free access to otherwise inaccessible space under the seat in front. Meanwhile the forward beam has been lowered, allowing the seat to incorporate a mechanism that moves the seat pan forward and downward, permitting up to 6in more leg-room and increasing the rake of the inside back to allow up to 40 degrees of recline to facilitate sleep.
The SleepSeat was presented at Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg the world′s largest exhibition exclusively concerned with interior design. The expo was a good platform to show the latest model to a wide audience and gain feedback from professionals in the industry.
SleepSeat is due to shortly undergo 9g and 16g testing. Further work is needed to reduce the its current weight of 10kg.
February 2009: JNDC Working on R&D Project with Electro Impact and Airbus
Currently Airbus is looking to increase productivity in a higher level of automation on its wing production facilities. Electro Impact USA provides the automation machines to Airbus. JNDC are now working with Electro Impact to include their needs and wants in the design to best suit their machinery.
January 2009: LDA Grant Awarded to JNDC to Work with CASS Business School
JNDC are working on a cost reduction model for the automation of wing assembly lines. The cost model will identify methods for the removal of cost from major aerospace production lines, for both commercial and military aircraft. They were awarded by the LDA and will be working alongside a professional from CASS business school to come up with a business model.
November 2008: JNDC Joins NAFEMS
NAFEMS aim to promote the effective use of engineering simulation methods such as finite element analysis, multi body system dynamics and computational dynamics.
NAFEMS is a vendor neutral, not-for-profit membership association of more than 800 companies from all over the world. Members range from major corporations such as Boeing through mid-sized organizations such as JCB, to small-scale engineering consultants.
JNDC have joined NAFEMS so that their engineers can continually improve and keep up to date with their analysis software and skills. JNDC also hopes to offer their services to other members of NAFEMS as well as companies that have specialist analysis requirements.
October 2008: Airbus Added JNDC to the Approved Vendor Directory
Following great success with contracts gained from Airbus, JNDC has now been added to the Airbus approved vendor directory. Being part of the approved vendor directory now means that Airbus can easily outsource work to JNDC.
JNDC have previously worked with the A350XWB team on research and development projects on the mainly composite aircraft currently under development. The company has also carried out projects with the A380 developing new ways to help fully automate the production of their wings.
October 2008: JNDC Chooses NEi NASTRAN as its Analysis Solution Provider
Extensive back to back evaluation of various software, JNDC chooses NEi NASTRAN suite of products to provide a high end analysis functionality within the company.
NEi NASTRAN is an engineering analysis and simulation product based on NASA′s Structural Analysis program. The software is a Finite Analysis Analysis (FEA) solver used to generate solutions for linear and non linear stress, dynamics, and heat transfer characteristics of structures and mechanical components.
JNDC′s engineers have had previous experience using NEi Nastran and other FEA software packages, combining this with their engineering and design knowledge will put them in a very good position to reduce time and cost. Virtual analysis using FEA has proven to be an excellent tool for shortening the time to market, lowering the development costs and improving product quality.
September 2008: JNDC's Work Placement Student Wins Regional Shell Step Award
JNDC′s Shell Step student who worked on solutions to improve conditions for aircraft constructors when building wings won a top place in this year′s WestFocus Shell Step awards ceremony on the 9th of September 2008.
Diane Elston who has completed her second year in Product and Furniture Design worked alongside engineering design company JNDC to develop the concept for a major aircraft manufacturer.
"My main project for JNDC was to come up with solutions for use when constructing new wings. The working environment within an aircraft wing is often uncomfortable to sit or lie down. It was my brief to come up with a product that could work in this environment and make it more comfortable for the workers."
The client has approved the product and has ordered 12 final production versions for testing with of ordering larger amounts. As a result of Diane′s project she was then offered a year′s placement at JNDC.
June 2008: Airbus Awards Major Contract to JNDC
Airbus has contracted JNDC to do initial research and development into some projects for the A350XWB. The A350 will be the first Airbus with fuselage and wing structures made primarily of composites scheduled to enter service in 2013.
JNDC projects relate to the wing manufacture which is based at the Broughton site in the UK. JNDC will be aiming to improve time taken in the manufacturing of wing production as well as improving working conditions when working on the internals of the wing.
May 2008: JNDC Signs Contract for Solid Solutions to Provide CAD software for JNDC
JNDC have chosen Solid Works as their favoured CAD package . Directors Jan Niklewicz and Dean Carran both have a lot of previous knowledge of the software from teaching modules in SolidWorks at Kingston University.
SolidWorks is a 3D mechanical CAD (computer aided design) program and is currently one of the most popular products on the market. The software includes tools for 3D modeling, making assemblies and producing engineering drawings as well as features such as sheet metal, weldments and freeform surfacing.
By having this software JNDC will be able to design and take products to manufacture quickly and efficiently .
