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Evaluate Viability
Before You Build
We provide an engineering evaluation of a defined mechanism or concept.
Determine:
- whether the concept is viable for its intended use
- where the primary risks and constraints are
- whether it can be manufactured consistently
- whether compliant architecture is appropriate
Receive:
- a clear assessment of viability
- identification of key risks
- defined constraints for the design
- a recommended path forward
Evaluation begins with a short discussion.
- no sensitive materials required initially
- NDA available before detailed review
Starting at $2,500 USD
Engineering and IP development
FB Flexure is an IP-first engineering company focused on compliant mechanisms and mechanical systems.
We evaluate and develop designs based on real constraints, not assumptions.
Most compliant designs are either engineered just enough to work, or overbuilt to compensate. We focus on getting them to operate correctly, consistently, and within material limits.
Our work centers on matching material behavior, geometry, motion, and manufacturing process so systems perform as intended over time.
We are structured around intellectual property. Rather than focusing on manufacturing, we develop and manage systems for long-term use and licensing.
Where appropriate, we can also support IP protection and structuring after a concept has been evaluated.
From Theory to Production
Compliant mechanisms are widely understood in theory.
The difficulty is carrying them into production.
The gap typically comes from:
- unvalidated stress assumptions
- material behavior over time
- manufacturing and tooling constraints
- performance under real operating conditions
Our work focuses on evaluating and resolving these constraints before they become failure points.
What are Compliant Mechanisms?
Compliant mechanisms achieve motion through controlled elastic deformation rather than traditional joints.
They can reduce part count and simplify systems, but require careful control of stress, material behavior, and manufacturing constraints to perform reliably.
