DESIGN . DEVELOP . BUILD . RACE . WIN

FROM CONCEPT TO SOLUTION

There are dreamers, and there are doers. It takes both to shepherd an idea from concept to reality. A great idea is useless if it can't be realized; a great design is fruitless if doesn't perform.

At Pratt & Miller, we fuse form and function. Then we test the final result in the demanding arena of motorsports.

Our strategy for success embraces five steps: design, develop, build, race, and win. Easy to describe, but difficult to achieve. Forged in the crucible of competition, this disciplined approach is equally effective in OEM automotive, military, and specialty design projects. It begins with an idea. Whether it's a new component, a new process, or a new application, our experienced design staff thoroughly analyzes the project, employing the most sophisticated tools and techniques available.

Our design process can create "virtual" parts that range from a simple bracket to a complete vehicle. Our intelligent design solutions integrate CAD (computer-aided design), CAE (computer-aided engineering), and CFD (computational fluid dynamics). Our design engineers are proficient in powerful software programs such as Unigraphics NX, Autodesk, SolidWorks and ANSYS finite element analysis. Our resources include a FARO Technologies laser scanner that can digitize complex surfaces such as the body panels of the Corvette C6RS supercar and a fused deposition modeling (FDM) rapid prototyping machine that can create sample parts.

Backed by leading edge equipment and world-class designers, the hallmarks of Pratt & Miller design solutions are efficiency, accuracy, performance, and timeliness.