3D CAD & PRODUCT DESIGN

3D CAD & Product Design

From a rough concept to a controlled 3D model, the focus is on useful geometry that supports prototyping, manufacture and engineering change — not just a pretty render.

Practical scope

Turn sketches, existing parts or PCB geometry into production-ready CAD.

From a rough concept to a controlled 3D model, the focus is on useful geometry that supports prototyping, manufacture and engineering change — not just a pretty render.

Concept to 3DSketches and marked-up images translated into usable CAD
Design modificationUpdate brackets, enclosures, interfaces and clearances
AssembliesCheck fit, alignment and packaging before build
Manufacturing outputProduce neutral files and drawings for suppliers

What we can help with

Typical activities in this service area

Concept development

Develop a rough brief into a clear 3D concept with practical constraints considered.

Enclosures & brackets

Design around connectors, displays, fasteners, cable paths and mounting features.

PCB integration

Accommodate board outlines, keepouts, location features, crush ribs and service access.

Engineering change support

Implement agreed design changes and record what changed for control purposes.

Deliverables

Typical outputs

Neutral CAD files

STEP, Parasolid or other agreed neutral formats for quotation and manufacture.

Manufacturing drawings

Dimensioned 2D drawings with tolerances, materials and revision data where required.

Prototype exports

STL / 3MF / DXF prepared to support prototyping or initial supplier discussions.

Change notes

A concise record of assumptions, design changes and points to validate on first-off samples.

Important note

Scope and responsibility stay clear

Before accepting a project, ownership of customer-supplied designs and the required deliverables will be confirmed. Any validation or authority-to-release remains subject to the agreed scope.

Useful things to send

  • Photos, drawings or a rough sketch
  • Existing CAD or technical documents, if available
  • Key dimensions, constraints or interfaces
  • Target file format or end deliverable
  • Timescale and any known risks

Next step

The quickest way to begin is with a short description of the problem and the output you need. The project can then be scoped before any chargeable work starts.

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Engineering insight

From concept to prototype: a practical CAD process

How to move from requirements and interfaces through design intent, DFM, tolerance review, prototype and controlled release.

Read the in-depth guide