Mechanical Engineering Services
The Apollo
Difference
“No problem can be solved by the same consciousness that created it.
We need to see the world anew.”
– Albert Einstein

WE ARE…
a team of mechanical engineers specializing in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Dynamics Analysis, and complicated Machine Design. We are experienced in designing and analyzing automated lift systems, roller coaster lifts, ride vehicles, and ride propulsion systems. Our team includes professional engineers, mechanical engineers, and design engineers. We pride ourselves on finding the weak points in a design and proposing unique and cost-effective ways to solve them.
UNIQUE.
We take a different approach to the standard engineering and design team. We eliminated the traditional office space. Our team is decentralized and agile. This approach provides Apollo with access to high-end engineering/design talent independent of geography. We collaborate using advanced chat and video conferencing software. This approach has proven to be more effective than traditional office environments and allows our team to more effectively work away from home (e.g. client visits, site visits) and outside of traditional business hours. The advantage: an increased capacity to meet emergency client deadlines, and the ability to effectively interact with clients around the globe, regardless of time zone.
Josh Adams, P.E. - Founding Principal
Josh has expertise in Mechanical Stress/Strain Analysis, Machine Design, Regulatory Compliance, Value Engineering, and Design for Manufacturability. He has a broad mechanical background with experience designing amusement rides, autonomous robots, heavy construction equipment, investment casting, and aircraft landing gear. He has experience designing test equipment, gauging test assets, and gathering and analyzing data. In addition, he has specific expertise with ASTM F24 and EN 13184 standards governing the design and engineering of amusement ride equipment. Josh is a licensed Professional Engineer and has overall responsibility for Apollo projects assuring technical accuracy, quality of deliverables, and customer satisfaction.
Steve Foster - Business Development Manager
Jon Scott, P.E. - Senior Engineer
Nick Huld - Sales Engineer
Lee Wilcken - Mechanical Engineer
Braedin Butler - Associate Mechanical Engineer
Devan Davis -Associate Mechanical Engineer
Barak Stephens - Engineering Technician
Dylan Petersen - Mechanical Engineering Intern
Josh Adams, P.E. - Founding Principal
Josh has expertise in Mechanical Stress/Strain Analysis, Machine Design, Regulatory Compliance, Value Engineering, and Design for Manufacturability. He has a broad mechanical background with experience designing amusement rides, autonomous robots, heavy construction equipment, investment casting, and aircraft landing gear. He has experience designing test equipment, gauging test assets, and gathering and analyzing data. In addition, he has specific expertise with ASTM F24 and EN 13184 standards governing the design and engineering of amusement ride equipment. Josh is a licensed Professional Engineer and has overall responsibility for Apollo projects assuring technical accuracy, quality of deliverables, and customer satisfaction.