+1 (250) 864-4654 @DMENGINEERING Serving BC, AB & USA

Services

Whether your needs are for diligent engineering analysis for ongoing operations, or are planning to expand your operations and the AI chat bots can't solve real world problems, we handle the unknown.

01

Automation & Controls

We design, program, and commission control systems for manufacturing, process, and building automation. From upgrading legacy relay logic to designing new turnkey PLC systems with operator interfaces and reporting.

Programming experience spans Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Mitsubishi, Siemens, Omron, and Phoenix Contact platforms using Ladder Logic and Structured Text. We also develop custom software tools in C++, Python, and C#.NET for production support, data logging, and CAD automation.

Systems and platforms
  • PLC programming (Ladder Logic, Structured Text)
  • HMI touchscreen design for operators and maintenance
  • Custom desktop and embedded software
  • Enterprise MES and ERP integration
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic control integration
  • SCADA systems with data logging and reporting (IIoT, MQTT)
  • VFD and motion control systems
  • Legacy system migration (PLC5 to ControlLogix, relay logic to modern PLC)
  • Safety instrumented systems (SIS)
  • Sawmill optimization (log scanning, sort/tally, kiln, trim)
  • CNC and G-Code integration
  • Computer vision (OpenCV)
02

AI Integration & Machine Vision

We integrate machine learning and computer vision into industrial and manufacturing environments. This is not cloud-based AI hype — it is embedded intelligence running directly on your equipment. Think of it as another control system that happens to use cameras and neural networks instead of proximity sensors and relay logic.

Our work includes vision systems for quality inspection and defect detection on production lines, predictive maintenance models that integrate with existing PLC and SCADA infrastructure, and edge AI deployed on NVIDIA Jetson hardware. We write in high level langauges, like Go, Python and C++, that handle the vision stack to integrate with your control systems or loop back to train an AI model for a custom local implementation.

AI and machine vision capabilities
  • Computer vision for quality inspection, defect detection, and sorting
  • Real-time object detection and classification on production lines
  • Machine learning models for predictive maintenance
  • Integration with PLC/SCADA systems and existing control infrastructure
  • Edge deployment on NVIDIA Jetson devices (no cloud dependency, completely local)
  • Custom vision systems using OpenCV.
  • Data acquisition, preprocessing, and model training pipelines
  • Industrial camera and lighting specification and installation
03

Mechanical Design

3D CAD modelling and detailed engineering drawings for fabrication, construction, and installation. We work in Inventor, SolidWorks, CREO, and AutoCAD depending on the project requirements and client preference.

Our design approach prioritises build-ability: parts that can be reused across assemblies to reduce part count, sheet metal designed for in-house cutting and bending, and assemblies that cannot be installed incorrectly.

Disciplines
  • Pressure vessels and storage tanks
  • Process piping and tubing layouts
  • Structural steel and platform design
  • Sheet metal enclosures, covers, and frames
  • Custom tooling and fixtures
  • Design for manufacturing (DFM) review
04

Fluid Transfer

Fluid system design for fuel storage, water distribution, wastewater treatment, and industrial process applications. We have designed and commissioned systems ranging from small glycol loops to 1-million-litre diesel tank farms built to API 650.

Our approach covers the full system: tank design and placement, pump selection and sizing, piping layout, valve and instrumentation specification, and integration with control systems for automated operation.

Applications
  • Fuel storage and dispensing (diesel, CNG, propane)
  • Wastewater treatment (DAF systems, settling, filtration)
  • Potable and process water distribution
  • Cooling and glycol loop systems
  • Chemical dosing and injection
  • Tank inspection and remediation (API 650)
05

Winery & Brewery Mechanical Services

Purpose-built mechanical systems for Okanagan wineries and BC craft breweries. We bring the same engineering rigour used in heavy industrial facilities to the unique requirements of beverage production: food-grade materials, sanitary design, temperature-critical processes, and facilities that need to look good while they work hard.

Whether you are building a new facility, expanding production, or upgrading aging infrastructure, we can design and manage the mechanical scope from concept through commissioning.

Services for wineries and breweries
  • Crush pad equipment and grape receiving systems
  • Fermentation, storage, and bright tank specification and layout
  • Glycol cooling and temperature control systems
  • Sanitary stainless steel process piping (product, water, gas, CIP)
  • Nitrogen and COâ‚‚ gas management systems
  • Canning, bottling, and packaging line integration
  • Wastewater and effluent treatment (BOD/COD compliance)
  • Cold stabilization and filtration system piping
  • Water supply, distribution, and conservation
  • Cold storage, cellar HVAC, and compressed air
06

Lumber & Wood Products

PLC control system upgrades for sawmill and planer mill optimization. We work with log scanning and sort systems, debarker controls, headrig and resaw optimization, trimmer and edger controls, kiln drying systems, and sorter/tally integration. Our experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms — including ControlLogix and legacy PLC5 migration — aligns directly with the requirements of modern BC Interior lumber operations.

Whether you are upgrading legacy controls on existing equipment, integrating new scanning and optimization technology, or designing material handling and conveyor systems, we bring the same hands-on commissioning approach we apply across all our industrial projects.

Sawmill and planer mill systems
  • Log scanning and sort/tally system integration
  • Debarker, headrig, and resaw control upgrades
  • Trimmer and edger optimization (value recovery)
  • Kiln drying control systems
  • PLC5 to ControlLogix migration
  • VFD and motion control systems
  • Conveyor and material handling automation
  • LIMS database integration
08

Modular Construction

Custom-built modular buildings using formed steel shell and steel stud construction. Typical modules are 50’ x 14’ and include HVAC, compressed air, and electrical distribution. Assembled in-house and shipped by truck or barge to site fully complete and ready to operate.

We have designed modular enclosures for medium voltage switchgear (15/25 kV), delivered to heavy industrial clients around the globe.

Capabilities
  • Structural design and fabrication drawings
  • HVAC, compressed air, and utilities integration
  • Electrical equipment housing to CSA standards
  • Transport engineering (road, rail, barge)
  • Site installation and commissioning
09

Manufacturing Systems

Turnkey design and integration of manufacturing equipment: CNC lathes, hydraulic press-on/off machines, material handling cranes and carts, NDT inspection stations, and conveyor systems. We handle the mechanical design, controls integration, and on-site commissioning.

These are purpose-built systems designed for the specific workflow of your facility. We have delivered equipment across Canada and the USA for railroad, remanufacturing, and heavy industrial operations.

Examples
  • CNC lathe systems for wheel and axle machining
  • Hydraulic wheel press-on/press-off machines
  • Overhead cranes and custom material handling carts
  • Automated wash stations
  • NDT/NDE inspection systems
  • Conveyor and transfer systems
10

Project Management

We manage mechanical and multidisciplinary projects from quotation through installation and commissioning. This includes developing RFQs, coordinating contractors across welding, electrical, millwright, painting, and civil trades, and maintaining transparency with clients on timeline, budget, and deliverables.

Our principal engineer has hands-on experience as a welder, electrician, and carpenter. That means realistic schedules, accurate cost estimates, and the ability to bridge the gap between engineering drawings and shop floor reality.

Typical scope includes
  • Feasibility studies and conceptual design
  • Budgeting, scheduling, and procurement
  • Contractor coordination and site supervision
  • Installation oversight and commissioning
  • As-built documentation and handover

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