Engineering
Commitment
The last several years have represented an aggressive transition to engineering based race engine design and analysis for Katech. We solidify that commitment with our engineering department and the tools at their disposal. We utilize all our resources for more complete and thorough development on all our customer programs.

Resources
Our engineering department and equipment give you the resources to develop the package that meets your requirements whether you are a corporate engineering group or a high profile race team. We can supplement your own staff or take your concept and develop it completely in-house with our engineering group and resources.

Engineering drives all that Katech completes in racing, pre-production OEM work as well as street performance products. The engineering department is responsible for all:

  • Program Management
  • Design
    • Components, system and engine design
    • Solid modeling
    • Concept to delivery
  • Analysis
    • Classical analysis
    • Partnered with Ricardo on complex analysis
    • FEA & CFD capabilities through partnership
  • Testing – RSM and DOE
  • Manufacturing
  • Specialties:
    • Bore distortion mapping
    • Piston ring pack tension quantification
    • Prototype design and manufacture
    • Race and high performance engine component design and evaluation
  • Specialized tools

Personnel
Fritz Kayl
Technical Director & C.E.O.

• Engine Assembly
• Component & System Design
• Testing Processes

Fritz is the driving force in elevating Katech from the technical beginnings to the engineering expertise now in place to aid and assist each program. Leaving McLaren Technologies as Vice-President, Fritz founded Katech in 1977 with partner Warren Frieze to service growing demand for corporate race programs. His vision and experience guides the engineering department and Katech’s growth as an engineering firm.
Caleb Newman
Vice-President & Director of Engineering
B.S.M.E. California Polytechnic, SLO
M.Sc.E. University of Central Florida, Orlando

• Program Management
• Product Design/Manufacture
• Casting Design & Prototyping
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Process Design

Caleb has built Katech’s manufacturing into a world class prototype facility and created the foundation for our extension into higher production volumes required for short run and beta/gamma pre-production parts. Managing the Cadillac XV16 concept engine from start to finish, Caleb transitioned back into the engineering core. Now Director of Engineering, Caleb is charged with the processes, organization and overview of all program engineering.
 
Stephen Chue
Senior Engineer
B.S.M.E. Queens University, Ontario
Post-Baccalaureate Advanced Vehicle Design
Western Washington Univ.
M.Sc.E. University of Central Florida, Orlando

• Combustion & Deck Sealing
• Bore Geometry
• Fastener Design & Technology
• Piston/ring optimization
• NI DAQ & LabView programming
• Engine Sub-Systems Power/Durability
• Materials & Coatings
 
Tom Payn
B.S.M.E. GMI (Kettering), Flint – In Process

• Engine Dynamometer Testing
• Track Support, DAQ & Calibration
• Fuel System Engineering
• Automotive Wiring/Trouble Shooting
Thomas Nickou
B.S.M.E. Montana State University
M.Sc.E. University of Central Florida, Orlando

• Program Management
• Track Support
• RSM & DOE
• Pushrod & Valvetrain Testing
 
Keith Morrison
Designer

• Unigraphics
• Solidworks
• Mechanical Desktop
• AutoCAD
 
   
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