Engineering Capabilities
Source Engineering supports OEM teams who need more than a catalog part - custom motors, custom gearboxes, integrated joint modules, and special assembly projects from prototype through production volume.
Customization is our differentiator. We maintain competitive parts costs so custom programs remain affordable, and we machine samples so your engineers can validate designs before committing to volume.
Customization Without the Premium
Many suppliers treat customization as a high-cost exception. We build it into how we work. Competitive component and manufacturing costs allow us to deliver windings, mechanical modifications, and application-specific assemblies at price points that fit production OEM budgets - not only prototype research spends.
- Custom programs priced for production-scale OEM economics
- Standard platforms modified instead of starting from scratch when it saves time and cost
- One US engineering contact for specification, sampling, and production release
Machined Samples
Need hardware in hand before you lock a design? We can machine samples so your team can check envelope, mounting, torque feel, and system integration early - reducing risk before tooling and volume orders.
- Machined samples for fit, form, and functional evaluation
- Faster design feedback loops with your mechanical and controls teams
- Clear path from approved sample to production configuration
Custom Windings
Match your voltage, speed, and torque profile precisely. SEI develops custom motor windings for frameless servos, BLDC servos, and other motor platforms to meet your exact electrical and mechanical requirements.
- Voltage and speed matched to your drive system
- Torque density optimized for your duty cycle
- Prototype samples before production commitment
Integrated Drives & Encoders
Encoder and servo drive integration in a single module - as demonstrated in our humanoid joint modules and custom servo assemblies. SEI can integrate feedback devices and drive electronics into your motion subsystem.
- Absolute or incremental encoder options
- Servo drive integration for joint-level control
- Communication interfaces for real-time motion
Mechanical Design
Custom shafts, mounts, and housings for your assembly. SEI modifies standard platforms or develops custom mechanical interfaces so the motor or gearbox fits your envelope and load path.
- Custom shaft lengths, diameters, and keyways
- Flange and mounting pattern modifications
- Housing and bearing integration for frameless motors
Assembly & Special Projects
For customers who want a partner to do the whole thing - build a motor, integrate a gearbox, add an encoder, and deliver a tested subassembly ready for your machine.
- Motor-gearbox-encoder subassemblies
- Joint module integration and testing
- Special project engineering for non-standard applications
Prototype to Production Volume
From proof-of-concept samples through qualification and full production volumes. SEI supports OEM programs at the scale your business requires - typically hundreds to thousands of units per year.
- Engineering samples and pilot builds
- Quality control and incoming inspection
- Scalable production through manufacturing partners
Discuss your custom motion requirement
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