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Capabilities Overview
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Company Overview
The Design Mill team brings together a staff
of talented engineers, program managers, and 3D
design specialists. This teaming combination
enables us to specialize in modeling and
simulation providing cradle-to-grave design
process optimization and support while reducing
design time and cost.

• Background
• Privately owned small business
• Founded 2006
• 90 Employees
• Corporate office and production facility located
  in Elizabeth, Illinois
• Additional offices in Charleston, South Carolina
  and Stafford, Virginia

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Professional Experience

• The DMI teams brings together a range of
  professional experience including

• Computer Aided Design
• 3D Modeling
• Engineering Design Graphics
• Human Factors and Safety
• Computer Programming
• Graphic Design
• Web Site Development
• Gaming Programmers
• Animation Specialists

• Project/Program Management
• Acquisitions
• Logistics
• Military Intelligence
• Test and Evaluation
• Requirements Development
• Systems Approach to Training (SAT)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering

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Core Capabilities

• 3D Models
• 100 Dimensionally Correct models
• System and Component level models
• Basis for all other products

• Virtual Engineering Analysis
• Conceptual Design
• Virtual Prototypes
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Human Factors (Ergonomics)
• Reverse Engineering

• Graphics / Program Support
• Promotional Videos / Short Movies
• Trade Shows / Graphics Support
• High Resolution Images
• Large Format Printing
• 3D Printing Capabilities

• Animations
• Concept Delivery
• Design Reviews
• Instructional Videos

• Technical Drawings
• Fabrication Drawings
• Assembly Drawings
• Technical Data Package
• Cable and Interconnect

• Training
• Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI)
• Computer Based Training (CBT)
• Interactive Electronic Technical/Training Manuals
  (IETM)
• Graphical User Interface (GUI) Programming

• Visualization
• Virtual Reality Presentations
• Design Review Visuals
• 3D Interactive Immersive

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3D Modeling
By scanning and photographing hardware to ensure
precise measurements, and using state-of-the-art
software we are able to create virtually
realistic replicas of equipment.
Tactile Remote Sensor System - TRSS
MRC-142 Radio

• Transform ideas into computer models
• 100 dimensionally correct
• Fully textured
• System and component level models
• Create library of all system components
• Design and Milestone reviews

• Conceptual design
• Existing system modifications
• Virtual reality presentation
• 3D interactive immersion
• Technical drawing and data package
• Cable and interconnect drawing

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Virtual Engineering
Utilizing the latest engineering software and
hardware we are able to create virtual
prototypes of new system concepts and existing
systems.

• Improves design quality
• Shorten the design process time
• More effective internal design reviews
• Detect design problems earlier
• Easily incorporate late design changes
• Electrical and mechanical system design
• No questions of what the final design will be
• Visualize more 'what-if' scenarios during the
  design process
• Eliminates the need for costly physical
  prototypes and testing
• Provide design alternatives before project costs
  are committed
• Allow non-technical personnel to gain a better
  understanding of design intent

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Finite Element Analysis - FEA
Using FEA we are able to use the computer model
and run a variety of test to verify a proposed
design will perform to specifications without
possible problems.

• Types of analysis we are able to perform
• Thermal analysis
• Structural stress analysis
• Vibration analysis
• Fatigue analysis
• Electromagnetic analysis
• Benefits of using FEA
• Identifies a broad range of potential problems
• Better insight into critical design parameters
• Analyze a given set of loading conditions
• Verifying the fitness of existing systems
• Evaluating new concepts

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Human Factors Engineering - HFE
Our human factors professionals take the systems
computer model through a series of specific
analyses to ensure people can use the system
safely and efficiently.

• Types of analysis we are able to perform
• User-centered requirements analysis
• Mission analysis
• Task function analysis
• Critical task analysis
• Workload analysis
• Benefits of using HFE
• HFE is a Department of Defense requirement
• Reduces human error
• Inputs can guide design decisions
• Identify problems of an existing system
• Adapt/design work stations to improve
  operational performance and safety

Task and Function Analysis Run on the Amphibious
Assault Vehicle - AAV
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Design Mill IETM and IMI Development
Our team of professionals integrates talent,
technology, and creativity to stretch the
boundaries of interactive training and technical
manual development.

• Design and develop to customers specifications
• High resolution, fully textured 3D models
• No need for expensive plug-ins
• Adhere to DoD and USMC requirements
• MarineNet and SCORM conformant
• Reduces administrative and distribution costs
• Access to information all day every day

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TAC Radio IMI Features

• Course overview with learning objectives
• Audio text narration (on/off toggle)
• Audio sounds of equipment
• Tool tips appear as you mouse over the item
• Instructional animated video
• Knowledge exercises at the end of each section
• Interactive procedural exercises
• User manuals / technical documentation provided
• End of lesson test
• Custom built database randomly selects questions
  to generate tests, grades test and tracks student
  progress
• Supervisor notified of results
• Viewable through Internet Explorer

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Platform Integration IETM Features

• 360 degree digital animation of the vehicle
• Interactive 3D models
• Animations shows radios location in vehicle
• Zoom feature
• Access to technical information through organized
  hyperlinks
• Interactive 3D views of cabling allows you to
• View and manipulate the cable in 3D
• When you mouse over cable and it highlights
• Clicking it opens a 2D drawing of the assembly
• User manuals / technical documentation provided
• Executable that works in Flash Player

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Animations / Marketing / Program Support
Our animation specialists and graphic designers
can provide marketing and program support for all
phases of the programs life cycle.

• Walk through animations
• Full motion computer-generated animations
• Concept Delivery
• Promotional Videos / Short Movies
• Design Reviews
• Milestone Reviews
• Logo Design
• Trade Shows Graphics
• High Resolution Images
• Large format printing

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Programs Supported

• CONDOR Gateway
• Light Armored Vehicle (LAV)
• Tactical Data Network (TDN)
• Rapid Response System (RRS)
• Tactical Exploitation Group (TEG)
• Digital Technical Controller (DTC)
• Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV)
• Rapid Response SystemV2/ELMR
• Identity Dominance System (IDS)
• Enterprise-Land Mobile Radio (E-LMR)
• Tactical Remote Sensor System (TRSS)
• Mine Resistance Ambush Protected (MRAP)
• Tactical Wireless Platform Integration (TWPI)
• Marine Expeditionary Force Intelligence Analysis
  System (MEF-IAS)

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Summary

• Our team includes members that understand the
  unique needs of the military and have a thorough
  understanding of information security and the
  contracting process.
• We are an energetic quality organization having
  achieved great success in DoD in a very short
  period of time and as our customer we believe you
  have the right to expect quality products.
• We embrace technology and can bring your program
  the technological punch that it needs, saving
  you time and money. We will go the extra mile to
  earn and retain your business.
• Contact Information
• Nathan Greiner, President nathan_at_designmillinc.c
  om, 815-858-3773
• Chris Lord, Vice President chris_at_designmillinc.c
  om, 815-858-3773
• Ray Morales, USMC SME ray_morales_at_designmillinc.
  com, 540-318-8232

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