Precise. Practical. Proven.
Our mechanical engineering team covers everything from 3D laser scanning and plant modelling through to FEA, pipe design, and machine safety compliance. We work on brownfield and greenfield projects across the food, beverage, and industrial sectors, supporting projects from design through to construction and commissioning.
Key Areas of Expertise
In-house 3D laser scanning and reality capture
We capture your site in precise 3D using our own laser scanner. This gives you fast, accurate point cloud data to support design, planning, and construction decisions.Inventor and Plant 3D plant modelling
We build detailed 3D models of your plant using Inventor and Plant 3D. This gives you a clear, coordinated view of equipment and services before anything is built.Finite element analysis (FEA)
We use finite element analysis to test how structures and components perform under real-world loads. This confirms strength and safety before you commit to fabrication.ASME pipe design
We design piping systems to ASME B31.3 and equivalent standards, using AutoPIPE stress analysis. This verifies code compliance and streamlines interfaces with equipment and supports.
Access and guarding compliance
We review and design access platforms and machine guarding to meet compliance requirements. This keeps your people safe and your plant audit-ready.Machine safety
We assess machinery and processes against relevant safety standards. This identifies risks early and confirms your equipment is safe to operate.Construction management
We manage construction on your behalf, from contractor coordination through to site supervision. This keeps your project on programme and to specification.Commissioning
We commission new and modified systems to confirm they perform as designed. This ensures a smooth handover with minimal disruption to your operation.
3D Scanning and Reality Capture
PDV carries out 3D laser scanning and reality capture for project installation and construction needs. Our state-of-the-art laser scanner delivers fast, agile, and precise point cloud data and site imagery, so your project and design workflow move faster. Because scanning and modelling are done in-house, we specialise in brownfield projects, minimising both delivery times and the number of site visits required.
Enhance Performance
Increase Efficiency
Design with Confidence
Why Choose Us
You get more than theoretical advice. You get engineers who have worked across real plants, real constraints, and real outcomes.
- 30+ years of industry experience
- Chartered mechanical engineers in-house
- In-house 3D scanning capability, reducing site visits and project delivery times
- Field-tested design reliability