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From Simulation to Solution: Inside Maratek’s Engineering Capabilities

Written by Colin Darcel | Aug 25, 2025 11:56:08 AM

The industrial sector is evolving rapidly, with manufacturers under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and meet rising environmental standards. To stay competitive, businesses must embrace advanced technologies and partner with innovators that can help optimize every stage of their process.

At Maratek, we offer more than world-class solvent recovery and recycling equipment—we provide comprehensive professional engineering services that help industrial manufacturers innovate smarter, operate leaner, and grow sustainably.

From process simulation and system design to full-scale equipment engineering and integration, our team brings deep expertise and powerful tools to every project.

✅ Why Engineering Services Matter in Modern Manufacturing

Whether you’re in chemical production, coatings, food processing, pharmaceuticals, or cabinetry manufacturing, your operational success hinges on how efficiently your systems perform. Designing or upgrading complex industrial processes requires both deep technical knowledge and powerful digital tools to minimize risk and optimize results.

At Maratek, we provide exactly that—backed by decades of hands-on experience and a commitment to engineering excellence.

✅ Process Simulation with Aspen HYSYS: Smarter Decisions, Lower Risk

At the heart of our engineering services is Aspen HYSYS, a leading process simulation platform. Our engineers use this dynamic tool to model and optimize chemical processes with precision—before a single piece of equipment is built.

Key Capabilities:

  • Batch & fractional distillation simulation
  • Process modeling & optimization
  • Equipment sizing and system configuration
  • Debottlenecking and throughput analysis
  • Dynamic simulations and digital twins

By simulating real-world performance, we help clients:

  • Reduce system design risks
  • Evaluate multiple “what-if” scenarios
  • Ensure regulatory compliance
  • Predict system behavior under stress
  • Avoid costly downtime and overdesign

Benefits of Virtual Process Simulation:

  • Accelerated startup & commissioning
    Fine-tune designs in the digital environment before field implementation.
  • Enhanced safety & compliance
    Identify potential failures and optimize control strategies pre-deployment.
  • Lower costs & improved training
    Reduce trial-and-error costs and train operators using a virtual replica of the actual process.

✅ Advanced Equipment Design with SolidWorks

Maratek engineers also leverage SolidWorks, an industry-standard 3D CAD software, to bring engineering concepts to life. Our team uses this powerful platform to design, test, and validate equipment systems down to the finest detail—ensuring our customers receive optimized, production-ready solutions.

What We Design:

  • Solvent distillation and recovery systems
  • Turnkey automation and fluid management systems
  • Custom tanks, piping, valves, and heat exchangers
  • Explosion-proof, CSA- and UL-certified enclosures
  • Skid-mounted process units for easy integration

Why SolidWorks Matters:

  • Photorealistic renders offer clients a detailed look at systems before fabrication
  • Finite element analysis (FEA) ensures structural integrity and performance under load
  • Rapid prototyping accelerates design cycles and reduces lead times
  • Design-for-manufacturing principles streamline fabrication and lower production costs

✅ Solving Complex Industrial Challenges with Custom Engineering

Each manufacturer faces unique process challenges—whether it’s high waste volumes, inconsistent throughput, limited floor space, or strict environmental regulations. That’s why our engineering services are never one-size-fits-all.

What Sets Maratek Apart:

  • Custom Solutions
    We design equipment and systems tailored to your process needs, not off-the-shelf assumptions.

  • Turnkey Engineering & Fabrication
    From simulation and design to build and commissioning, we handle it all under one roof.

  • Cross-Industry Experience
    We’ve successfully engineered solutions for clients in automotive, cabinetry, aerospace, coatings, pharma, cannabis, and more.

  • Sustainability by Design
    Our systems are built to help you meet environmental goals—through closed-loop solvent recovery, reduced hazardous waste, and lower resource consumption.

✅ End-to-End Support from Concept to Commissioning

Engineering is just one piece of the puzzle. What makes Maratek different is how we partner with you from the initial concept all the way through to installation, training, and beyond.

Our engineering services are supported by:

  • Experienced project managers
  • In-house fabrication and automation teams
  • Certifications to meet CSA, UL, and Class I Div 1/2 requirements
  • On-site training and remote monitoring support

✅ Real Results. Real Impact.

Companies that work with Maratek see real business outcomes:

  • Reduced solvent purchasing costs by up to 95%
  • Shortened development timelines and fewer design errors
  • Improved process uptime and equipment reliability
  • Lower environmental impact and improved compliance

Whether you’re building a new facility, upgrading an old system, or simply exploring new process efficiencies, Maratek is your trusted engineering partner.

✅ Partner with Maratek to Build a Better Process

Innovation, efficiency, and sustainability are more than buzzwords—they’re the foundation of smart manufacturing in the 21st century.

Let Maratek’s professional engineering services help you unlock the full potential of your operations.