Our Mission
"GripKey is committed to delivering tailored business strategies, optimizing operations management, and providing top-tier CAD design & training. We strive to drive operational excellence, inspire innovation, and equip our clients with the skills needed to excel in the engineering and manufacturing industry."
Our Services
Discover how GripKey’s specialized services in Business Transformation, AI and automation Consulting, and CAD Design Services can transform your business. As a registered government contractor, GripKey is also equipped to support subcontracting opportunities on federal projects. Partner with us to innovate your engineering processes, enhance operational workflows, empower your team with cutting-edge CAD capabilities, and deliver precise 3D models and engineered drawings tailored to your project needs.
Business Transformation Solutions
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Develop strategic plans that align mechanical engineering initiatives with your business objectives. Our approach enhances innovation, optimizes product development, and integrates sustainable practices for long-term success.
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Strategic Planning Documents
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Product Development Strategies
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Innovation Management Plans
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Sustainability Integration Plans
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Performance Metrics
CAD Services
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Provide precise 3D models and engineered drawings tailored to your project needs. Our CAD Design Services facilitate accurate visualization, efficient prototyping, and seamless production processes.
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3D Modeling
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Engineered Drawings
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Prototype Design
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Customization Services
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Quality Assurance Reports
Operations Management
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Optimize your business operations to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness. We implement process improvements, supply chain enhancements, and quality control systems to streamline your workflows and boost productivity.
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Process Optimization Plans
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Supply Chain Management Solutions
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Quality Control Systems
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Lean Manufacturing Implementation
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Operational Audits
AI and Automation Consulting
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Provide intelligent automation solutions and AI-driven insights tailored to your operational needs. Our AI and Automation Consulting Services enhance efficiency, reduce manual errors, and unlock new levels of productivity across business processes.
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Process Automation Strategy
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AI Integration Roadmap
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Intelligent Workflow Design
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Custom Automation Solutions
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Performance and Impact Reports
Prior Work
GripKey has consistently demonstrated excellence through its successful execution of large-scale capital projects for a diverse range of key customers across various industries. Leveraging our state-of-the-art, high-precision machinery, we deliver unparalleled accuracy and quality in every endeavor. Our ability to operate within tight timelines ensures that clients receive their projects promptly without sacrificing standards. Whether undertaking complex manufacturing initiatives or expansive infrastructure developments, GripKey’s commitment to precision, efficiency, and reliability makes us a trusted partner for ambitious and demanding projects.
Disney Magic Carpet
GripKey collaborated with Tait Towers & Disney to enhance the Fantasmic show by engineering a dynamic flying carpet mechanism. The carpet was designed to ascend up to 30 feet into the air, enveloped in a controlled fog environment, while characters Aladdin and Jasmine performed synchronized spins and tilts. Our team integrated advanced linear actuators beneath the carpet, meticulously controlled by precision-engineered handles, to achieve seamless tilting actions and ensure flawless performance within the high-energy production.
PC-12 Flight Simulator
GripKey spearheaded the design and construction of a sophisticated PC-12 flight simulator. This project involved acquiring a stripped-out flight cabin and custom-installing our proprietary electronic systems to create a fully functional simulation environment. The initiative provided an engaging and realistic training tool, demonstrating our capability to integrate complex electronic components with existing aviation structures to deliver high-fidelity simulation experiences.
Training Classroom Layout
GripKey undertook the design of an optimized layout for a military training classroom. The project focused on strategic placement of projectors on the front wall to enhance instructional delivery and maximize classroom efficiency. Although the classroom was not yet completed, our design provided a comprehensive blueprint that ensured optimal visibility, accessibility, and functionality of the projection systems, aligning with the stringent requirements of military training environments.
Helicoil Stress Test
GripKey executed the insertion of steel helicoils into plastic fan assemblies to establish new threading solutions following the stripping of existing fasteners. Our team conducted a rigorous theoretical analysis to predict material failure points and the requisite force for failure. To validate our models, we performed practical testing, which confirmed that the plastic components failed precisely with our theoretical predictions. The tests demonstrated that each turn incrementally increased the force applied to the helicoil, culminating in plastic failure after 28 turns, thereby substantiating the reliability and accuracy of our analytical approach.
NASA - IXO MIRROR MOUNT DESIGN
A team of mechanical engineering students from the University of Pittsburgh (including David Grippe), collaborated with NASA on the International X-ray Observatory (IXO) project by designing innovative kinematic mirror mounting systems for the telescope's Flight Mirror Assembly (FMA). Their work involved developing precise and reliable methods to mount the numerous mirror segments, ensuring optimal alignment and stability essential for high-resolution X-ray imaging.
Reactor Integrated Head Assembly Design
GripKey possesses extensive experience in designing large-scale industrial and high-capital projects, including integrated head assemblies for boiling water reactors. Our comprehensive designs encompass a variety of structures, such as missile shield platforms, ductwork and their support systems, working platforms, expansive cable trays, head stands, and other essential components.
Reverse Engineering
GripKey has successfully completed numerous reverse engineering projects aimed at producing replacement parts, creating accurate models, enabling customization, and more. Reverse engineering is essential for extending the lifespan of existing equipment, facilitating the integration of modern technologies, and ensuring compatibility with current standards. By leveraging advanced tools such as 3D scanning technology, sophisticated CAD software, and precision measurement instruments, GripKey delivers precise and efficient reverse engineering solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients.
Why GripKey?
15 years of experience providing engineering and business solutions showcase our ability to deliver results across many disciplines and industries. Here’s how our proven experience can help your organization:
Efficiency
ERP Innovation Specialist
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Transforming complex ERP platforms like SAP, Infor, or Epicor into intuitive powerhouses by aligning engineering data with production workflows, enabling smarter, faster decisions.
Innovation
Tech Trailblazer
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Staying ahead of the curve by mastering emerging technologies and CAD innovations, ensuring your systems are always one step ahead of the competition.
Bridge-Gaps
Cross-Team Communicator
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Bridging the gap between engineers, IT professionals, and executives with clear, actionable insights that keep everyone on the same page and moving toward success.
Precision
Data Precision Expert
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Safeguarding the integrity of your design data with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring error-free integration and rock-solid performance.
Expertise
Master of Design & Integration
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Unleashing the full potential of cutting-edge CAD tools (SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor) to seamlessly integrate with powerful ERP systems, driving efficiency and precision in every project.
Delivery
Results-Driven Powerhouse
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Delivering tangible improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings by optimizing every aspect of your CAD-ERP integration, turning your business goals into measurable achievements.
Experience
Extensive Engineering and Project Management Experience
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15 years of engineering experience leading hundreds of large scale engineering projects from concept to completion.
Strategic Business Leadership Experience
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Managed and integrated
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Three different document control systems
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SAP system implementation with a large data configurator
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Fully integrated "sale to delivery" workflow application for multiple products and customized configurations
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Directed cross-functional teams to successfully deliver high-impact projects.
Solid academic background
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Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering - University of Pittsburgh
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Certificate in Nuclear Engineering
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Master of Business Administration - Pennsylvania State University.
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Master in Law - University of Pennsylvania
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President - Master in Law Society
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Demonstrated Leadership
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Cooperated with various well known corporations such as NASA, Disney, and Universal Studios.