About 12Solve

I’m Ralph van Oorschot, owner and only employee of 12Solve. I have a background in Applied Physics and Mechanical Engineering.
With well over 10 years’ experience in multidisciplinary system development and System Architecting, it has provided me both a solid theoretical background and a practical hands-on approach.
In 2018 I started as a freelancer where I help companies in complex system development projects in the Eindhoven area. I can take the role of a lead System Architect for machine development projects such as automation, (high accuracy) assembly/production machines and test equipment. But also professionalizing their Product Creation Process, take the role of a critical technical reviewer or just help with projects that are technically stuck and need a fresh outsider view.

Feel free to contact me when you have a challenging question.

compentences

     System Architecture

  • Proven experience as technical lead in multidisciplinair project development
  • The linking-pin between disciplines such as software, mechanics, electronics and physics
  • Creative, out of the box thinker with a very pragmatic attitude
  • Experienced in high level concept design: Trade-offs, feasibility studies, Module decomposition
  • Translating customer requirements to system requirements and guarding them
  • Access to a large network of suppliers and sparring partners

 
 

     Mechatronic System Engineering

  • Well over 10 years experience in multidisciplinair system development: From concept generation to system realization
  • Pragmatic attitude and tooling for efficient execution of feasibilities and system run-in
  • Experience with various norms and directives: CE, Machine Directive, ISO13485 (for medical devices), ATEX, etc.
  • In house developed software tools for various calculations, such as motion, thermal behaviour, etc.

 
 

     Track record

Due to the confidential nature of my projects only a generic description of projects is given

Micro assembly machine
Technically responsible, leading the architecture, design and realization process.
  • Conveyor based product buffering, fully automated product handling (6DOF robot)
  • Volumetric adhesive dispensing & UV curing
  • Atmospheric plasma surface activation
  • 3DOF Machine vision based alignment, 10µm absolute accuracy
  • 3DOF Passive mechanical alignment, 50µm absolute accuracy
Micro assembly machine
Technically responsible, leading the architecture, design and realization process.
  • Conveyor based product buffering and gantry based product handling
  • Adhesive dispensing (jetting) & UV curing
  • Atmospheric plasma surface activation
  • 3DOF Machine vision based alignment, 5µm absolute accuracy
  • 3DOF Force controlled contact alignment with a custom developed voicecoil platform, 10µm absolute accuracy
Inkjet printing test platform
Technically responsible, leading the architecture, design and realization process.
  • Flexible modular design that allows for future upgrades
  • Gantry based printhead positioning <10um accuracy
  • Vacuum based substrate handler
  • Non-contact printhead cleaning
Various other projects
Technically responsible, leading the architecture, design and realization process.
  • Spec definition and outsourcing of complete machine development projects
  • Concept generation and organizing brainstorm sessions
  • Machine vision: Optical component selection, algorithm programming
  • Operator assisted assembly process optimization

    Added value

  • I have a broad experience as System Architect and worked in various environments and ways of working
  • In-house Rapid prototype facility to minimize project delays: Various 3D printers (DLP, SLA, etc), laser cutter, etc.
  • I have a large collection of measurement equipment to quickly diagnose machine issues, such as: Thermal camera, Microscope, Machine vision cameras and a variety of sensors, etc.
  • I'm very passionate about technology and will bring a vibe to the work floor
  • Very flexible: Available for short and long term collaboration: Sparring partner for a single day up to the lead in complete machine development project
  • Clear and simple terms and conditions: Hourly all inclusive rate
  • Working area: Eindhoven (NL) neighbourhood

Contact information

Telephone
+31 (0)6-44 66 88 59

Email
ralph@12solve.nl

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