Focused simulation expertise
Support from engineers experienced in structural, vibration, thermal, durability, explicit dynamics and advanced CAE workflows.
Engineering & CAE Consultancy
Advanced simulation, design verification and CAE support for enterprise engineering teams
VKB Tech helps organisations develop stronger, lighter and more reliable products through finite element analysis, finite element modelling, design optimisation, automation, specialist simulation and contract engineering support.
Simulation-led engineering decisions
CAE expertise that helps clients reduce risk before physical testing
Engineering teams need reliable evidence before investing in prototypes, tooling, certification activity or field deployment. VKB Tech provides practical simulation support that helps clients evaluate product performance, understand structural behaviour and make design decisions with confidence.
Our engineers support product development, verification, optimisation, durability assessment, failure investigation, model correlation and specialist analysis across high-value industrial sectors.
Core engineering services
A complete CAE service offering from model build to design recommendation
VKB Tech provides specialist engineering capability for organisations that need accurate models, robust analysis methods and clear technical outputs for review and implementation.
Finite Element Modelling
Solver-ready FE models prepared with appropriate geometry idealisation, mesh quality, materials, contacts, connections, loads and boundary conditions.
Finite Element Analysis
Structural, vibration, thermal, non-linear, fatigue and explicit dynamic analysis to support product verification and performance improvement.
Design Optimisation
Simulation-led sizing, shape, topology and topography optimisation to reduce weight, improve stiffness and support better design decisions.
Automation & Customisation
Custom CAE workflows, scripts and repeatable post-processing routines that improve productivity, consistency and engineering throughput.
Discrete Element Method
DEM simulation for particles, bulk materials, transportation, mixing, crushing, material handling and multiphysics process evaluation.
Tests & Measurements
Physical measurement support to validate FE, CFD and DEM models, capture operating loads and strengthen simulation confidence.
Specialist analysis
Focused expertise for complex engineering problems
Beyond standard CAE delivery, VKB Tech provides specialist analysis services for advanced materials, welded structures and niche product verification workflows.
Composite Analysis
Detailed FE analysis of structural and thermal composite components, including laminate behaviour, ply assessment and lightweight design support.
Weld Fatigue Analysis
FE-based fatigue calculation of welded structures using nominal stress, hot spot stress, effective notch stress and fracture mechanics methods.
Virtual Bicycle Test Centre
Virtual strength and durability assessment for bicycle frames and components, including weld joint submodelling and ISO 4210-6 aligned evaluation.
Enterprise value
Engineering evidence that supports design reviews, validation and programme decisions
VKB Tech helps clients turn complex design questions into clear engineering evidence. Our outputs are structured to support technical reviews, supplier discussions, product improvement, validation planning and decision gates.
How VKB Tech helps engineering teams
- Predict and improve product performance before manufacture
- Reduce physical prototyping, testing cost and late-stage redesign
- Evaluate design variants, material choices and operating load cases
- Identify structural, fatigue, vibration, thermal and durability risks
- Create clear technical reports for internal and customer-facing reviews
Industries served
Simulation support across high-value engineering sectors
VKB Tech supports industries where product integrity, durability, performance and reliability are essential to commercial and technical success.
Aerospace
Advanced FEA, vibration, fatigue, thermal, composite and certification-aware analysis support for aerospace-critical components.
Oil & Gas
Structural verification, fatigue, dynamics, thermal and accidental load analysis for onshore, offshore, subsea and marine systems.
Automotive
Crash, durability, NVH, structural analysis and optimisation for OEMs, suppliers and vehicle engineering programmes.
Agriculture
FEA, design optimisation, automation and dynamic assessment for agricultural machinery, equipment and mechanical systems.
Industrial & Other Sectors
CAE support for mechanical products, industrial machinery, specialist structures and custom engineering applications.
How we work
A disciplined workflow from engineering question to decision-ready output
VKB Tech structures engagements around clear scope definition, appropriate modelling detail, robust quality checks and practical recommendations.
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Define requirements
Clarify the product context, objectives, load cases, constraints, applicable standards, inputs and deliverables.
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Build the technical approach
Select modelling strategy, solver workflow, assumptions, boundary conditions, analysis method and review criteria.
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Analyse and interpret
Run simulations, check results, interrogate critical areas and evaluate performance against engineering requirements.
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Report and recommend
Deliver clear technical evidence, conclusions and practical design recommendations for client decision-making.
Software capability
Experienced users of leading CAD, CAE and simulation software
VKB Tech works with established commercial software environments and can adapt to client workflows, solver preferences, modelling standards and project requirements.
Ansys
Abaqus
LS-DYNA
HyperWorks
Nastran
Nasgro
CATIA V5
SolidWorks
Solid Edge
Unigraphics / NX
Inventor
AutoCAD
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Contract staffing
Flexible CAD and CAE engineering resource when programmes need extra capacity
VKB Tech can provide experienced design and simulation engineers for short-term, long-term and project-based assignments, helping clients increase delivery capacity without adding permanent overhead.
Contract engineering support for
- Simulation backlog reduction
- Design release and CAD support
- Specialist solver and CAE workflows
- Project recovery and technical issue resolution
- Embedded or remote engineering team support
Why VKB Tech
Specialist CAE capability with practical engineering judgement
Flexible delivery model
Engage VKB Tech for focused studies, complete work packages, independent reviews or additional engineering resource.
Enterprise-ready communication
Transparent assumptions, traceable methods and concise reports that support technical stakeholders and decision-makers.
Cross-sector experience
Engineering support across aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, agriculture, industrial machinery and specialist products.
Start a technical discussion
Need simulation, design verification or engineering support for your next programme?
Share your engineering requirement with VKB Tech. We can help define the right technical approach, deliver analysis evidence and support your team through design, verification and review milestones.
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