About Us
KBE+, Inc is a group of consultants with expertise in all aspects of mechanical power transmission, component design, analysis and testing, as well as concept development through to production ready designs. Specifically, we are known for our abilities in the concept, design, analysis, and detailed development of geartrains, powertrains and mechanical drive systems. We also provide training on numerous topics associated with our expertise. Led by Dr. William Mark McVea, a globally recognized expert on mechanical power transmission technologies, we are an international firm that has worked with clients from start-up to Fortune 100 global companies.
WHAT WE DO:
We specialize in all aspects of mechanical power transmission: transmissions (automotive and other) and internal combustion engines (as prime mover as well as in combination with other hybrid drivers). We work with our clients to determine their needs and build a project plan that incorporates their areas of expertise and skill sets in order to manage costs and provide a means to seamlessly transfer expertise as one of the deliverables.
Services Offered:
Engineering Consulting in Mechanical Power Transmission
- Gear design, development and analysis
- Gear and gearbox design, analysis, development and testing
- Automotive powertrain concept development, design and analysis
- eDrives, hybrids, transaxles and couplers
- Internal combustion engine design and development
- Computational analysis
- Finite element analysis
- Modal analysis
- NVH assessment
- Efficiency estimation
- Service life prediction
- Reliability engineering, assessment and system level prediction
- Weibull analysis
- Computational fluid dynamics
- Forensic (reverse) engineering services
- Patent and legal case support
- Expert witness consultation, case review, document generation, testimony
- Patent generation support, documentation of claims, review and legal support
- Patent review and preliminary prior art search
- Product verification / validation test liaison Services
- Prototype procurement support services
- Standard and customized offerings
- Hands-on workshops as stand-alone offerings or as adjunct to a training course
- Practical support and development of specific skills (e.g. gear manufacture, etc.)
Training Topics
- Gears
- Basics of Gearing
- Basics of Gear Manufacturing
- Fundamentals of Gear Design and Analysis
- Fundamentals of Gear Theory and Application
- Gear Measurement and Inspection
- Gear Failure Analysis
- How to Read and Interpret a Gear Inspection Report
- Introduction to Gears
- Spline Design and Application
- Spline Design and Inspection
- Worm Gear Design, Development and Application
- Transmissions
- Advanced Vehicle Transmission Systems
- Automated Manual and Dual-Clutch Technology
- Continuously Variable Transmission Technology
- EV and Hybrid Transmission Design Considerations
- Fundamentals of EV and Hybrid Transmission Systems
- Fundamentals of Modern Vehicle Transmission Systems
- Powertrain Control Unit/Transmission Control Unit Technology
- Relevant Transmission Technologies
- Transmission Lubricants and Lubrication Basics
- Engines
- Basics of Internal Combustion Engines
- Displacement on Demand Technology
- Fuel Management Strategies and Systems
- Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Technology
- Internal Combustion Systems
- Relevant Engine Technologies
- Variable Cam and Variable Valve Timing Technology
- Variable Compression Ratio Technology
- Powertrain
For more information, contact us at markmcvea@kbeplus.com