Our design process begins with definition of project goals and constraints, often followed by a review of current practices in industry or of competitors. We rely on Solidworks Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools to create and refine the 3D design and produce manufacturing documentation at a level of detail appropriate to the project goals. Need to make one proof-of-concept? We won’t get too crazy with the drawings, and rely on skilled craftsman to produce your parts efficiently. Heading to production? We'll dot our i (beam spec)’s, cross our t(orque callout)’s, and even help you write work instructions for the assembly line.

We maintain a Solidworks Professional license, including the Analysis package to perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and thermal studies. We also use Fusion 360 for specialized CAD and Computer Aided Manufacturing tasks.

For high-design projects, we have long-standing relationships with industrial design firms and graphic designers who produce professional results, and work closely with us on the mechanical design to ensure cost effective and customer-pleasing results.

A prototype can be a proof of concept, a sales model, an engineering test article, or a table full of systems that look and act 99% like the product that will fuel your company’s future.

Whatever it means to you, we’re here to help you make it. We have in-house CNC machining, 3D printing, and assembly tools. We have a proven network of local suppliers who understand and support small volume production and finishing. And, we have international suppliers who can produce hundreds or thousands of parts efficiently.

Our services are driven by your needs. Sometimes, a 3D printed part and some hand-wired components are all you need to accelerate your internal development. A few months later, you may want a fully functional article that looks and feels like a finished product. We’re ready to help you with those, and every step in between.

In case you can’t tell, we really like to build stuff.

When it’s time to scale up, we’re here to help. Our in-house capabilities can help bridge short-term gaps, and we have a network of vetted and reliable suppliers capable of producing high volumes. We have long standing relationships with US and overseas manufacturers, and can involve them early in the development process to identify, resolve, and validate any changes needed to satisfy your Design for Manufacturing (DFM) needs.

We don’t believe in a “hand off” to production. The communication and documentation required for a successful product launch starts in the design phase, and continues long past the first volume order, as process improvements and design changes are coordinated with production. Of course, many clients scale up their internal teams as they scale up production. In that case, all design documentation is their property, and we remain available after project completion to offer advice and assistance.

Eric has worked with US and international suppliers for over 20 years to launch products in the transportation and electronics industries, with volumes over 600,000 parts per year in some cases. If your project needs injection molding, die casting, forging, stamping, CNC and transfer-line machining, plating, or assembly and quality control, we’re here to help you succeed and grow.