Blur was founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 2014. It has since expanded to include a modern, spacious, fully-outfitted manufacturing facility in Greer, SC.
We began as a consulting firm, helping high-volume manufacturers grow with improved process design, and with advanced automation of manufacturing processes. We procured custom-designed machines from 3d parties.
It soon became clear that the marketplace could not always provide economically what the factory needed. In 2016 Blur began providing sophisticated, high-precision, high-quality, machines, for assembly and handling of high-volume products, such as consumer products and medical devices. In almost every case our effort begins with a manufacturer that was unable to find the solution elsewhere. This is our specialty.
Why the name "Blur"? As outlined on our Home Page, we believe in speed. It is the solution to running your factory Lean. It is also what we Excel at.
The name is intended to help you associate these things with us.
We are experts in Machine Design, naturally, but also in Machine Engineering. Our areas of expertise include machine dynamics, kinematics, controls systems, fluid mechanics, fluidics, solid mechanics, and structural design. It is true this "book knowledge" is not necessary to build a machine, unless you need to build a really good one. Being capable and dextrous with a broad range of analyses in various disciplines enables a highly iterative approach to design. The result is much closer to optimal..
In addition, Blur’s engineers and other key personnel come from the environment of high-volume factories, and are learned and experienced in factory operations. We understand your needs.
The Blur Engineering Library. Included are all the classics, and much, much more. If you would like to borrow a book, send us an email. Return the book in good condition when you are finished.
Give us a call for reference assistance.
Below is a list of our Capabilities.
Professional Project Management
Engineering, Design, and Analysis
Laboratory Development
Vibration Analysis
High-Speed Video Recording and Analysis
PLC, Motion, Vision Programming
Panel Design and Build
Machining and Fabricating - we have a fully outfitted modern machine shop
Heat Treating
Machine Assembly and Debug - we have a fully outfitted, spacious assembly floor
Machine Vision
Laser Welding
Bill Motherway, Blur's founder and President, is a registered professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He studied mechanical engineering at Columbia University and University of Massachusetts Amherst as an undergraduate, and Columbia University as a graduate student. The focus of his graduate studies was machine dynamics.
Bill has over 35 years experience in machine design across a broad range of industries, including those listed here. He holds 7 US patents.
Toys
Submarines (Propulsion, Torpedo ejection)
Food Machinery, Food Robotics
Textiles Machinery
Industrial Printing Machinery
Vapor Deposition Technology
Toothbrush Assembly Equipment
Battery Assembly Equipment
Blade Sharpening Machines
Razor Assembly Machines
Medical Device Assembly Equipment
Medical Device Packaging
