I & M Engineering

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I & M Engineering has established a niche in the International Amusement Ride market with the introduction of the StarGazer Motion Simulaton Theater System. I & M now draws on this depth of experience to offer a range of Mechanical Design and Prototype fabrication services.

Mechanical Design & Prototype Manufacture
I & M Engineering specializes in Mechanical Design, Analysis, Prototype Fabrication, and Installation services to local industries as well as international customers.
Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, I & M offers a range of services:

Structural analysis to include stress-strain, vibratory, and life cycle fatigue utilizing methods of closed-form solution, finite element, and available field data.
Fabrication of prototype or experimental hardware

Motion Simulator Parts
I & M Engineering offered the latest step in motion base technology for the simulation industry with the release of the StarGazer system, with an open seat 6 degree-of-freedom motion platform which accomodated a wide range of theater configurations.
I & M maximized the ride experience, without compromising comfort or safety.
Now, I & M presents spare parts for a wide range of motion simulators, including competitor brands.
I & M's experience spans a wide spectrum of simulator projects, in an international setting. Its portfolio includes:

29 April 2008 :: News Header
No Mound Systems of Florida takes delivery of two more pressure regulation boxes to be installed at a site in British Colombia, Canada. I & M Engineering has been granted rights as of November 2003 to fabricate this unique pressure regulation monitoring unit used to create a tightly controlled air pressure above their patented septic tank high soil mound removal system. James Taylor president of I & M Engineering is quoted, The NoMound system is the only state approved method of pressurizing the local water table to insure the home owners septic waste does not cause contamination with homes located on waterfront. We are very pleased to be a part this type of fabrication service.
20 March 2008 :: News Header
NAC (Neubert Aero Corporation) has awarded I & M Engineering a P.O to assist in the fabrication of their prototype scissor lift maintenance support equipment catering to the Air Force C-130 cargo door removal. James Taylor president of I & M Engineering is quoted, Congratulation to NAC in winning this contract and our thanks for being included in the project.
1 February 2008 :: News Header
Portable Storage units (PSU) located in Clearwater, FL has taken delivery of the prototype storage container lifting and transport unit. Scott Chaddock president of PSU and the newly formed BINS corp. has worked closely with the I & M staff to guide the design effort and prototype fabrication toward this goal as dictated by the market place. Field-testing shall begin immediately. This effort shall be supported by a newly released website, as well as commercial footage to be released in the Tampa Bay area in early April 08. Quoting James Taylor president of I & M Engineering, The lifting/transport truck unit has shown to have unmatched versatility with regards to placing a storage unit on the tight locations of the customer property.
5 November 2007 : News Header
Simworx LLC located in Kingsford, West Midlands, UK has commissioned I & M Engineering to produce a computer controls rack and installation for a Motion Master 72-seat motion simulation theatre. It will be placed at Flamingoland, a famous amusement park located in the North of England. The motion simulation equipment dates to the mid 90s and was originally built by Omni-Films International. James Taylor president of I & M Engineering is quoted There are probably 20 of these systems operating on this planet. We are one of the few remaining in this business that has experience with the Omni group. As lead mechanical engineer on this product in the early 90s, it was a nostalgic experience to upgrade this system. Overall, this is a fun ride.