From concept to completion, Ceres’ comprehensive engineering and design services assess and scope project requirements using advanced modeling software and certified engineering procedures.
We provide functional testing, life-cycle testing, quality assurance, failure mode analysis, and operational acceptability.
In collaboration with our customers, we deliver a premium experience that satisfies the need for customization and end-to-end solutions.
Our engineers are assembled as a cross functional team that facilitates the ‘concept to completion’ methodology.
Whether it is concepting new ideas or improving an existing product to enhance productivity – Ceres is here.
Our customers have direct access to our design team and our services are delivered with the highest quality and efficiency possible.
Our customer approached Ceres with a specialized paving concept that required more than conventional equipment selection. The work involved converting an operating idea into a mechanical system, building the equipment, supporting field use, and returning to the design when customer feedback identified new performance goals.
Rail operations often need a compact and controlled way to reposition maintenance equipment without dedicating a larger locomotive or prime mover to the task. A Class 1 railroad required a purpose-built rail equipment mover that could support its operating environment and equipment-handling needs. The customer needed a machine designed specifically for moving rail equipment, with the required traction, control, visibility, and coupling interfaces integrated into a practical package.
A US Railroad had an innovative idea to replace expensive purpose-built equipment for clearing snow. Rather than millions of dollars spent on a seasonal blower-only machine, a request was made to convert a Vancer CHX35 into a heavy-duty snow-remover in the winter, and a capable hi-rail excavator in milder months.
Metro and transit maintenance operations often require specialized equipment interfaces that are not available as standard products. For this project, Ceres worked between RAKA and their customer to develop a custom coupler solution to allow a ShuttleWagon to be used to move Metro Transit cars while on rail.
Our customer needed a Hi-Rail excavator that had increased ground clearance, could operate high powered attachments, and was able to transport heavy rail car loads. The Ceres team of engineers rose to the challenge and designed and built a product based upon the Caterpillar 541 Feller Buncher.
