The IPM Method:
Step 2 — Design & Engineer
Precision That Builds Readiness
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The Value of Design & Engineering
Design & Engineering is where plans gain precision. In this phase, IPM specifies and procures the right OEM equipment, formalizes risk assessments, develops precise documentation, and finalizes system integration. Every element is designed with uptime and commercial performance in mind, ensuring your packaging line is engineered for readiness and positioned for a seamless transition into Implementation & Testing.
Equipment Specification and Risk Assessment
Design & Engineering begins with equipment definition and procurement. IPM’s OEM-neutral model ensures every selection is based on proven performance and aligned with your uptime, footprint, and budget goals. Early procurement maintains project momentum and locks in the right technology from the outset.
In parallel, IPM conducts a formal risk assessment, identifying and prioritizing challenges across mechanical design, controls integration, utilities, and installation logistics. Each risk is paired with a mitigation strategy and a benchmark for readiness. By uniting disciplined equipment specification with rigorous risk management, IPM establishes a foundation that protects capital, accelerates timelines, and positions the project for reliable performance
Key Milestones in
Design & Engineering
IPM turns defined scope into engineered deliverables. Each milestone validates decisions, reduces risk, and prepares the project for reliable, uptime-driven performance.
Equipment
Specification
Define and procure major OEM equipment aligned with uptime, footprint, and budget goals.
Risk
Assessment
Formalize risks and establish mitigation strategies with benchmarks for readiness.
Project
Documentation
Deliver detailed drawings, layouts, and specifications as the framework for execution.
Integration Engineering
Engineer OEM integration and finalize the “System as a Machine” strategy that unites all machine centers into one cohesive line.
Startup Readiness
Validate utilities, interfaces, and site requirements so the line is prepared to achieve full production from day one.
Documentation and Integration Engineering
Once equipment and risks are defined, IPM develops comprehensive project documentation that translates the plan into execution. Detailed drawings, layouts, and specifications accurately capture every interface, utility, and requirement. Safety, accessibility, and sanitation standards are built into these deliverables to ensure long-term reliability. These documents serve as the definitive roadmap for installation, validation, and sustained performance.
In parallel, IPM leads [integration engineering] in collaboration with OEMs, finalizing the System as a Machine strategy that unites all machine centers into one cohesive line. This synchronization ensures continuous runnability and uptime. By combining precise documentation with engineered integration, IPM delivers a packaging line blueprint that is both technically exact and commercially reliable.
Startup Readiness
The final stage of Design & Engineering is preparing the packaging line for startup readiness. IPM validates all utilities, interfaces, and site requirements prior to installation. Mechanical and electrical connections are reviewed, controls are synchronized, and installation sequences are engineered to support a seamless startup.
This disciplined preparation removes ambiguity and prevents costly rework. With startup requirements established, your project is fully prepared for a seamless transition into Implementation & Testing. The result is faster ramp-up, protected uptime, and greater confidence in ROI
From Design & Engineering to Implementation & Testing
Design & Engineering is the bridge between planning and execution. By finalizing OEM equipment specifications, risk assessments, documentation, integration engineering, and startup readiness, IPM delivers certainty. Every detail is engineered for uptime, capital protection, and seamless startup, accelerating your project into Step 3: Implementation & Testing.