About
Mission
KTON Engineering LLC was established in January 2022 with a mission to align diverse experienced professionals together with industry to bring consumer products to market focused on quality and craftsmanship sourced (whenever possible) and assembled in the USA. Our 2700 sq. ft. Headquarters Located in Mazomanie WI is constructed for the following:
cost effective prototyping and production
automation and integration of collaborative robotics in industry
environmental solutions, health and safety
industry consultation and support by industry professionals
CAD design aided process design and metal fabrication
structural welding (including carbon steel, stainless, and aluminum)
specialty welding including laser welding and laser safety integration solutions
thermoplastic 3D printing and design
electro-mechanical design and assembly
Additional areas of aptitude include production automation integration, optimization support, and intellectual property management for small businesses and individuals.
Founder and Members
KTON Engineering LLC Founder - Silas Zirn - Quality Engineer and Design
Lifelong Wisconsin resident, husband and father, outdoors-man, water-sport enthusiast, fabricator, and inventor
Experience: 16 years in software and system design, manufacturing automation testing, manufacturing quality engineering, and design quality management in medical devices industry for GE Healthcare and Accuray Inc. located in Madison WI from 2005 to 2021
Education: BS Electrical Engineering from University of Wisconsin Madison 2005
Associate Industry Professional Areas
R&D Senior Management
Quality Senior Management
Manufacturing and Design Transfer Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering Management
Mechanical Design Engineer
SW Design and Learning Management
IT Infrastructure Design and Management
Regulatory Compliance Management
CAPA and Quality Management
Quality Engineering
Program Management
Environmental Health and Safety Management
Direct and Equipment Sales
Marketing Management
Supplier Management
Regulatory Compliance Audit Management
Regulatory Compliance Management
Purchasing/Inventory Management
Recall Management
Project Management
Resource Management
Document Control
Service Management
Service Development
Facilities Management
Supply Chain Management
Patent Law and Legal Council
CPA
Product Focus
KTON Engineering LLC currently or has intention to produce product designs and manufactured solutions for the following industries:
Materials and accessories for automation utilizing 6-axis robotics integrations, material conveyance, and Control system integrations
Specialty process equipment for safety, compliance, and environmental preservation and controls for laser welding and automation process controls applications
fabrication tools and equipment for hobbyists, professionals, and industry
automotive and utility aftermarket accessories and tools
home and industry maintenance tools and equipment
environmental engineering solutions, health and safety for home and industry
heavy machinery solutions and accessories
Services Focus
Automation Services and Solutions for Industrial Automation and Process Control
KTON Engineering LLC currently provides the following Automation services and solutions for individuals and industry:
Integration and demonstration of 6 axis robotics (Denso Wave products) into production environment including collaborative robotic certification installations
Control systems and conveyance equipment for material movement and processing
Controls Software development and management for integrated automation solutions
Additional Services and Solutions Industrial Automation and Specialty Process Controls
KTON Engineering LLC currently or intends to provide services and solutions for the following industrial applications:
Laser Welding and laser safety system integration for fabrication and special process welding quality and efficiency improvement
Process simulation and CAD designed solutions for detailed problem analysis, proposed solution evaluation, and accurate planning
Process design and consultation (Functional Safety, Research and Development, ) for Industrial application of robotics and robotic safety supporting ANSI:RIA R15:06, ISO 13849 Parts 1 &2, UL1740, and ISO 10218 regulations
process design and consultation (CAPA, change control, change management, process validation, design transfer of new product introduction, equipment design and qualification, process risk, UDI labeling compliance, and operational excellence) for medical device industry supporting FDA CFR 21 part 820, 801, etc., MDR EU 2017/745, and ISO 13485:2016 regulations
General Services and Solutions for manufacture and prototyping
KTON Engineering LLC currently provides the following general services and solutions for individuals and industry:
CAD aided plasma cutting of materials up to 5' x 10' dimension and 1 inch maximum thickness
structural welding (carbon steel, stainless, and aluminum) up to 1 inch maximum thickness
machining, bending, punching
paint and special coatings
mechanical CAD design, drawings, and analysis
electro-mechanical design and assembly
thermoplastic part design and 3D printing
production process optimization
intellectual property management
Additional services and solutions for specific industries
KTON Engineering LLC currently or intends to provide services and solutions for the following industries:
fabrication tools and equipment for hobbyists, professionals, and industry
automotive aftermarket accessories
home and industry maintenance tools and equipment
environmental engineering solutions, health and safety for home and industry
heavy machinery solutions and accessories
IT design consulting and management solutions for industry
IT and security penetration testing for industry
industry consultation and support by industry professionals