Specialist Powder Handling &
Design Automation

Solidworks Design | FEA Analysis | Custom Engineering Software

Meet the Lead Engineer

I am Stuart Laxton, a Senior Design Engineer with over 30 years of experience specializing in materials handling, powder processing, and pressure vessel design.

My background spans key roles delivering high-accuracy solutions for the Nuclear, Pharmaceutical, and Food sectors. At Shannow Design Solutions, I combine traditional engineering rigor with modern automation using Autodesk Inventor (iLogic) and SolidWorks.

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Core Competencies

  • Powder Handling: Screw/Belt Conveyors, FIBC
  • Standards: PD5500, ASME VIII, PED, ATEX
  • Software: Inventor (iLogic), SolidWorks
  • Projects: Nuclear Grout Plants, Food Process Lines

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Design Portfolio

Recent project renders and installation photographs. (Slides advance every 10s)