Examples of
Competence Areas

One of Colibri's strengths is to rapidly enter new technical fields and obtain useful results within a limited time-frame. Therefore, to us, the way to approach problems is more important for success than detailed competence within specific technical areas.

New projects are often based on information outside areas Colibri previously has been active in, and they are seldom similar to previous projects as indicated by the project examples on the pages ‘Pre-analysis’, ‘Project Phase’ and ‘Post-analysis’.

Nevertheless, the following is a very incomplete list of fields in which Colibri has been involved extensively (listed alphabetically):

Electronics, Electrostatics, Electromagnetics
Fluid flow, Acoustics
Mechanics, Structural behavior, Strength of material, Vibrations
Thermal issues, Heat transport

Interactions between the above fields (multiphysics)

Excitation and detection methods
MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems)
Piezoelectricity, Piezoresistivity
Sensors (e.g. inertial), Actuators, Resonators (their design and use)

Simulations (multiphysics)

Design
Feasibility studies, Concept evaluation
Performance evaluation and optimization, Specifications (create, and consequences of)
Systel level understanding

Technical troubleshooting, Failure analysis (before and after failure)

Brainstorming and catalyzing
Mentorship and support
Problem solving strategies
Stimulate the development and industrial use of new technological fields

Technical controller

Important targets are to increase the understanding of how systems function, to look for improvements and shortcuts (Creative Curiosity), to use efficient and uncomplicated solutions, and to identify potential errors at an early stage.

In short − Colibri creates understanding and provides possibilities.

Examples ofCompetence Areas

Examples of
Competence Areas