SERVICES

Datum Systems provides engineering design and manufacturing support for projects where failure, rework, or ambiguity are not acceptable. We work with teams facing complex mechanical challenges to make designs buildable, repeatable, and supportable under real-world constraints. Our services focus on resolving technical risk early and ensuring a clean transition from concept through production.

Manufacturing and Prototyping

We help teams prove that a design can actually be built — before scale, cost, or schedule are locked in.

This work focuses on validating manufacturability, identifying failure points, and removing ambiguity before it becomes expensive. Prototypes are used intentionally to answer specific technical questions, not as cosmetic demos.

Outcomes:

Early validation of high-risk design assumptions
Fewer late-stage redesigns and supplier surprises
A clearer path to repeatable, scalable manufacturing

Engineering R&D

We support engineering teams when early design decisions carry long-term consequences.

Work is grounded in first-principles analysis and realistic constraints, with an emphasis on system integrity rather than isolated components. Design decisions are evaluated based on lifecycle impact, manufacturability, and downstream support.

Outcomes:

Reduced technical uncertainty during early development
Clearer trade studies and defensible design decisions
Designs that remain viable as requirements evolve

Not sure which applies?

Most engagements combine elements of both. We scope work based on risk, constraints, and where uncertainty is most costly.