Parts Life, Inc. is set to exhibit and attend DMC 2024 at Booth #706 next week, December 2nd-5th, at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. Featuring LIVE demonstrations in our Engineering and Electronic Product Innovation Center (EEPIC), a state-of-the-art on-site reverse engineering laboratory designed to develop complete technical data packages at our customer locations, ensuring the availability of high-quality parts and components needed for critical operations and mission readiness.
The EEPIC, a fully functional, portable reverse engineering laboratory, is a self-contained 20’ x 8’ mobile container, that extends to 20' x 20' for 400 square feet of lab space and working area directly at your location. The lav is capable of operating with either shore power or its own generator to provide maximum versatility. With reverse engineering capabilities for both Electronic and Mechanical parts and components, the EEPIC lab's on-site capabilities ensure that teams can perform critical reverse engineering and analysis without the downtime or security issues associated with transporting components off-site. Equipped with upgraded dimensional and material scanners as well as on-board 3D printing capabilities, the EEPIC allows for on-site material testing and component analysis to immediately verify component dimensions. Our team of engineers replicate items in exact detail, covering dimensional, material, and technical aspects for perfect form, fit, function, and interface. The EEPIC offers a range of solutions for Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) and obsolescence, aimed at providing complete manufacturable technical data packages on-site for cost-effective mission readiness.
Operational Readiness Reverse Engineering On-Site
Recently our team took our reverse engineering capabilities on the road to the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to evaluate critically needed, obsolete electronic components and assemblies for the Eastern Launch and Test Range System (LTRS).
"The Space Force's obsolescence challenges present an ideal application for our advanced mobile engineering solutions," states Chris Fest, Director of Engineering. "Our technical team conducted extensive on-site component analysis and system evaluation to develop comprehensive technical data packages (TDPs) and functional prototypes. Our engineering process emphasizes manufacturability in TDP development, enabling rapid prototype development through iteration and production implementation. We maintain an average 1-4 month development cycle from initial TDP creation through prototype validation, leveraging precision reverse engineering methodologies and advanced manufacturing processes.
Our team performed reverse engineering at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, focusing on obsolete electronic components for the Eastern Launch and Test Range System (LTRS). We evaluated critical telemetry and tracking components, including units for optical systems for visual tracking, and real-time video capture. One example, The Range Video Safety Van, was a key system for recording and relaying launch event data. We're supporting computer component maintenance through component replacement in the main control center, enabling precise digital tracking of rocket trajectories and air traffic. These legacy electronic systems remain crucial for launch operations, and our DMSMS processes will ensure their continued reliability in supporting space exploration.”
With multiple contract vehicles and proven procurement paths, PLI is an industry leader in engineering, source approval, prototyping and production for DMSMS and obsolete parts and components. We’re thrilled to be a one stop shop for technical data package development through the manufacturing and production of parts and components Stop by Booth #706 for a comprehensive tour of our EEPIC lab with Chris and our engineering team.
Parts Life, Inc. is a certified AS9100D engineering service provider, manufacturer, and alternate source supplier for DMSMS and obsolete replacement components on military systems and subsystems. Our value-added reverse engineering processes address missing or incomplete technical data needed prior to manufacturing. Services, such as R.O.P.E.® (Rapid Obsolescence Planning and Execution) and 5R® (Reverse Engineering, Remanufacturing, Recertify, Repair, Replicate) deliver manufacturable data with source approval to manufacture replacement parts. In our Prototype Integration Facility, parts and components are manufactured and tested for form, fit, and function to ensure each piece meets and surpasses OEM requirements. Our electronic, electric, and electrical manufacturing capabilities include wiring harnesses and electronic test sets.
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