About Us
We are a specialist centre with expertise in Mechanical Power Transmission Systems.
We have been delivering innovative design, development and research consultancy services since 1970.
Design Unit is based within Â鶹´«Ã½'s School of Engineering. We are the UK’s largest group specialising in gearing consultancy and research.
We have an experienced team of Engineers and Technicians and extensive, dedicated facilities. We offer a complete service, from design through manufacture.
A world-leading centre of expertise, the UK National Gear Metrology Laboratory has operated at the Design Unit since 1987.