What We DO
The pursuit of propulsion innovation has driven us for more than 15 years. Leveraging our expertise in conventional transmission system engineering, we’re now helping our customers across the globe develop cutting-edge electric, hybrid and ICE powertrains.
Our dynamic, system-level approach allows us to support projects of any size no matter the sector or energy source, from small-scale troubleshooting to turnkey, full system delivery with expertise including:
Systems Engineering
Rapid Engineering Development
Electrification Strategy Planning
Turnkey Prototyping
Intellectual Property Generation
Internal Combustion Engine Design & Development
OUR CORE CAPABILITIES
Motor Development
We easily support applications of all sizes, from small actuators to high-power traction machines. Applying our skills across axial, radial and transverse flux machines, we deliver optimised, multi-attribute solutions that seamlessly integrate with supporting subsystems.
Power Electronics development
Our blend of hardware and software expertise enables us to create robust and effective prototype solutions from standalone high-power inverters for commercial vehicles to integrated motor drives for aerospace. We are experienced in electrical architecture development as well as subsystem engineering and optimisation.
control engineering
From optimised shift control to vehicle level propulsion supervisory systems, our control systems experts develop solutions for the most challenging applications and markets. Supported by robust digital-twin based verification and state-of-the-art HIL facilities, our control team has a proven record on delivering turnkey software programmes.
mechanical engineering
We tackle an array of mechanical challenges from geared actuators for prosthetics to highly optimised geartrains for automotive to integrated powerpacks for infantry fighting vehicles. Our business was founded and built upon the excellence of our mechanical engineering skillset, which has grown and adapted to solve today’s most complex challenges across land, sea, air and space.
development & testing
Where virtual meets physical. We provide flexible and intelligent build, test and development services that support characterisation and validation of electromechanical systems. Our people, expertise and facilities combine to provide a world-class development centre, delivering turnkey projects from design to validation.
Led by our award-winning technical teams with decades of diversified experience, we have innovated and progressed many of the leading technologies in the electrified mobility space.
We use a simulation-driven approach, supported by our in-house development testing. This provides our customers and partners with the most advanced, cost- and time-effective consulting and engineering development services. No matter the industry or phase of a project, our methodology can be applied to deliver original, optimised solutions to solve today’s most difficult electrification design, development and test challenges.
where we work
As pioneers in the electrified mobility space, we recognize the need for consistent innovation across every industry, which is why you’ll find our technologies in a wide variety of transportation sectors:
Electrifying the Future of Flight
We’re bringing eVTOL or hybrid propulsion for fixed or rotary wing applications to your next project. Our system architecture selection toolset can deliver the high power density and efficiency that aerospace demands, no matter the technology readiness level.
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Electrifying the Future of Automotive
Automotive is where our legacy began. From intricate NVH optimisation to complete system efficiency and thermal performance development, we understand the sub-system interactions across motor, transmission and power electronics that unlock true 3-in-1 system potential.
“DSD's work throughout was of a very high standard. They communicated clearly and gave us utmost confidence that the right actions were being taken. The requests that we made for the expected deliverables were clearly understood and captured, and the project outcome aligned with exactly what we wanted.”
- Research manager, New Electric Vehicle OEM
Electrifying the Future of Freight
From last mile electrification to long-haul freight solutions fuelled by sustainable energy sources, our system-level approach to cross-platform electrification delivers rapid, turnkey prototypes for e-axles, electric drive units and supporting systems.
Capability Sheet“Great staff, great collaboration, great communication from a very supportive and knowledgeable team. Extremely organised and willing to help with engineering direction and suggestions, outside of just running the test itself.”
- Validation engineering supervisor, Leading Global EV Tier 1
Electrifying the Future of Defence
Whether hybridising light tactical vehicles, designing main battle tank powerpacks or helping prepare the industry for unmanned and autonomous operation, we are successfully providing the most advanced propulsion and actuation technologies to global defence OEMs and tiered suppliers.
Capability Sheet“DSD’s speed and adaptability on our project resulted in an excellent perception from our customer, and even more importantly, of our reputation. We were delighted to show our end-customer a brand new product in such a short time, proving how flexible and easy to work with DSD is.”
– VP of Engineering, Leading Global Defence Tier 1
Electrifying the Future of Surface and Submerged Vessels
Whether outboard, in-torpedo or in-hull, our sustainable system level hybridisation and electrification approach successfully drives performance from motorboat to industrial ferry applications.
Electrifying the Future of Off-Highway
We bring our expertise to a wide variety of machinery applications, including forestry, agriculture and mining, among others. Our system-level approach overcomes challenges and results in the successful hybridisation and full electrification of propulsion and actuation systems across a wide variety of industries and technologies.
Capability Sheet“DSD provided us with a good demonstration and thorough review of our new platform upon collection. We value their prompt responses and turnaround time, and look forward to working with them soon to further enhance our product.”
– Chief engineer, Leading Global Off-Highway OEM
Electrifying the Future of Energy
With a focus upon whole system efficiency and sustainability, our approach to engineering challenges makes us perfectly suited for the renewable energy sector. From wave to wind, we look after every watt in support of a carbon neutral future.
Electrifying the future
Our capabilities allow us to deliver across a broad range of applications, from intricate gearsets optimised for prosthetic limbs to high speed, zero lubrication gearsets for commercial space-launch systems. No matter the electrification or torque transmission challenge, we have the expertise to drive your innovation.
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who we are
We are nothing without our people.
From leadership to heads of function, technical specialists to graduate engineers and interns, what we do for our customers and the industries they serve would not be possible if it wasn’t for the dedication and tireless pursuit of “what’s next” from our global team over the last 15 years.
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