Reserch & Development
A Resource Partner That Functions Like An In-House R&D Department
In certain industries, standard equipment simply doesn’t exist — and failure is not an option. Reaper acts as an extension of our clients’ research and development teams, designing, engineering, and fabricating custom tools and equipment to support highly specific manufacturing, handling, transportation, and service processes.
WHO IS THIS SERVICE FOR?
ENTREPRENEURS
INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL OPERATION MANAGERS
ENGINEERING FIRMS AND PRODUCT DEVELOPERS
RESEARCH, PROTOTYPING, AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS
We work closely with clients to understand functional requirements, environmental constraints, regulatory considerations, and safety expectations, translating complex needs into reliable, buildable solutions.. Our breadth of experience has led us to partner with a variety of different customers, with projects ranging from structural solutions for nuclear waste containment and transportation to processing and production equipment for wineries and vintners. The sky is the limit.
FEATURED PROJECT ORANO CONTAINMENT
Safely storing & transporting hazardous material
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Translate fuel efficiency concepts developed by Shell into a working prototype that could be field tested and toured across the country to demonstrate proof-of-concept.
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Engineered and fabricated all new carbon fiber and fiberglass work for the truck concept, as well as a new chassis, drive train, and new electronics inside and out.
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Fully operational truck used in tours and trade conventions across the country to demonstrate Shell’s innovations in fuel efficiency. The Starship easily doubled the efficiency ratings of the typical rig.
One of Reaper’s past partnerships has been with Orano, an industry leader in, among other things, uranium packaging and transport, used fuel storage/packaging/transport, and federal site clean-up and closure services to the U.S. commercial and federal markets. We have assisted them in developing, testing, and perfecting key equipment used to safely transport spent nuclear material to final storage facilities.
Research, Development & Specialized Engineering Support
FROM PROBLEM DEFINITION TO WORKING SOLUTION
Our R&D support goes beyond fabrication alone. We help define the problem, evaluate approaches, and develop purpose-built equipment that performs exactly as required — often in environments where precision, durability, and repeatability are critical.
Typical applications include:
Specialized handling and positioning equipment
Custom tooling for controlled or regulated environments
Transport and containment support systems
One-off or low-volume engineered devices
Process-specific fixtures and mechanical aids
Each solution is developed with an emphasis on safety, reliability, and long-term usability.
TRUSTED WITH COMPLEX, SENSITIVE WORK
Reaper is experienced in projects where discretion, documentation, and accountability matter as much as technical execution. Our team approaches this work with the same disciplined process we bring to all complex builds — clear communication, thoughtful engineering, and careful fabrication.
We are comfortable operating within defined constraints, collaborating with engineers, inspectors, and compliance stakeholders as needed to ensure equipment performs as intended.
Clients engage Reaper in R&D roles when:
A process requires a tool that doesn’t exist
Existing equipment introduces risk or inefficiency
Conditions demand custom engineering solutions
Reliability and precision are mission-critical
WHEN OFF-THE-SHELF ISN’T AN OPTION
We don’t guess. We design, build, test, and refine until the solution is right.
If your operation requires a custom-engineered solution, Reaper can help bridge the gap between concept, compliance, and execution.
Custom Fabrication
Portfolio examples
Our Custom Fabrication experience has included work for clients like Shell, TORC, and more. Here’s a portfolio of examples for you to check out. Let reach out and let us know how we can help you.
Let’s turn your ideas into the Tangible
Are you ready to turn your blue sky concepts into on-the-ground reality? With a commitment to craftsmanship and reliability that only hands-on expertise can provide, we’re ready to dive into whatever you dream up. Reach out today.
