These are Our Engineering Design Services

Design Services - Concept to prototype; paper napkin to CAD; refinement to viable product

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There are several critical stages involved in the process of bringing a product or concept to fruition. It all begins with design, concept development, or a feasibility study, where the initial idea is explored and evaluated for its viability. This phase sets the foundation for what comes next.

Following this, CAD modeling and engineering come into play. Here, the design is translated into a detailed computer-aided design (CAD) model, which forms the basis for the product's development. This stage is crucial for ensuring that the product's design is technically feasible and can be manufactured effectively.

Next up could be a housing or case storage design, relevant for products that require physical enclosures or housing. This aspect of design ensures that the product is not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing and well-protected.

The focus can shift to marketing collateral design. This involves creating the visual and promotional materials necessary to effectively communicate the product's value proposition to potential customers or investors. It's a critical step in building interest and support for the project.

The Initial Design for Additive Manufacture (DfAM) focuses on optimizing the product for additive manufacturing technologies, which can offer unique advantages in terms of design flexibility and efficiency.

Pricing estimations are an essential part of the process, as they help determine the product's cost structure and pricing strategy. These estimations take into account factors like materials, manufacturing, labor, and overhead costs.

Intellectual Property (IP) is often needed to safeguard the innovative aspects of the product. This may involve patents, trademarks, or copyrights, depending on the nature of the intellectual property.

Funding Sources are critical for turning the concept into a reality. Identifying and securing the necessary financial resources is a pivotal step in the development process, as it provides the means to move forward with the project.

Once the initial design is complete, it's time to share it with the client or stakeholders. Their input and feedback are invaluable for refining the design and ensuring it aligns with their expectations and needs. This iterative process of getting feedback from the client leads to further design improvements. Continuous communication with stakeholders is essential to ensure that the final product meets or exceeds their requirements.

Finally, the project culminates in the final presentation. This is where the refined design, along with pricing, IP protection, and funding plans, is presented to potential investors, partners, or decision-makers, marking the transition from concept to execution. Each of these stages plays a vital role in the successful development of a product or project, and they are interconnected in a dynamic and iterative process.

Design Tools

Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Fusion 360
- Blender
- AnyCubic Slicer
- Pruser Slicer
- Curer Slicer
Scanning
- Size
  - Minimum scan volume 50x50x50 mm
  - Typically 150x150x150 mm
  - To 2000x2000x2000 mm
- Single- frame Precision
  - Up to 0.1mm
- Geometry Mode
  - Scan based on the shape
- Texture Mode
  - Scan supported by applying markers
- Full Colour

Prototyping

Printer types
- FFF
  - Volume 250 x 210 x 220 mm
  - Or 250 × 235 × 165 mm
- Resin
  - 4.76L Printing Volume, Dimension of 195.84x122.4x200mm (LWH)
We produce functional prototypes as well as non-functional ones
Evaluation
- Confirmation of original concept
- Suitability for AM