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Mount Airy, North Carolina
Hi, I'm Landon 👋 I help inventors, startups, and businesses turn ideas into real products through CAD design, prototyping, manufacturing, electronics integration, and 3D printing. Unlike many CAD freelancers, my background comes from years of hands-on work in manufacturing, CNC machining, industrial electronics repair, fabrication, and commercial refrigeration systems. That experience allows me to design products that not only look good on screen but are practical to build, assemble, test, and manufacture in the real world. Whether you're starting with a sketch, refining an existing concept, or developing a product for production, I can help with: • Product Design & Development • Shapr3D CAD Modeling & Training • Functional Prototypes • 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing • Electronics Enclosures & Integrated Assemblies • Mechanical Design & Custom Mechanisms • Manufacturing-Ready Files (STEP, STL, DXF) • Design for Manufacturing (DFM) • Technical Renderings & Presentations My projects have included consumer products, illuminated signs, industrial equipment, drone components, automotive accessories, custom electronics, tooling, and production-ready assemblies. I maintain in-house prototyping equipment and regularly validate designs through real-world manufacturing and testing. This helps catch problems early, reduce development time, and create designs that are ready for the next step. Why work with me? ✅ Real-world manufacturing and fabrication experience ✅ Electronics, mechanical, and product development knowledge ✅ Hands-on prototyping and testing capability ✅ Fast communication and practical problem-solving ✅ Top-rated freelancer with a 100% Job Success Score If you need more than just CAD work and want someone who understands how products are actually built, I'd be happy to help bring your idea to life.
- CAD
- CAD Drafting
- 3D Design
- 3D Modeling
- 3D Printing
- Prototyping
- Modeling
- Manufacturing
- Laser Engraving
- Laser Cutting & Engraving Software
- Electronic Circuit Design
- Product Design
- Mechanical Design
- Industrial Design
- Rendering
Bear Creek, North Carolina
I specialize in creating both 3D models and detailed 2D engineering drawings. My skill set includes advanced surfacing techniques and parametric modeling, enabling me to transform your ideas into functional, visually compelling designs. Whether you need prototypes for testing, or fully manufacturable models ready for production, I am well-equipped to support you through every phase of the design process. I am adaptable, responsive, and committed to delivering results that align with your goals. Please do not hesitate to get in touch. I'd be happy to schedule a video or audio call to discuss your project in more detail.
- CAD
- CAD Drafting
- 3D Design
- 3D Modeling
- 3D Rendering
- Modeling
- Surface Modeling
- Parametric Design
- 3D Printing
- Engineering Design
- STL
- 3D Printer
- Sheet Metal
- Printable 3D Models
- Autodesk Fusion 360
- Product Design
- Design for Manufacturing
Bostic, North Carolina
Utilize Solidworks and AutoCAD to create CNC laser, plasma, and/or water jet patterns for fabrication. Utilize Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD to design custom containers for Military and Commercial use. Develop fabrication, assembly and installation drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD. Design and modifications of drawing and parts for Military Aircraft. Design of Structural Supports, Various Machined Boxes, Sheet Metal Panels and Boxes, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Installations. Integration design for custom containers including plumbing, electrical, HVAC. Quality inspection of incoming fabricated items. Design jigs and fixtures for manufacturing purposes. R&D and prototype parts and assemblies prior to production implementation. Reverse Engineering. BOM creation. Work Order Creation. Generate Work Instructions.
- CAD Drafting
- Drafting
- 3D Design
- 3D Modeling
- 2D Design
- Autodesk Inventor
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- Microsoft Word
- Design for Manufacturing
- 3D Drawing
- Scientific & Technical Services
- Microsoft Excel
- Reverse Engineering
- Printable 3D Models
Charlotte, North Carolina
Leveraging over 12 years of product development experience in the consumer, industrial, and automotive industries to bring my clients' ideas to life. I am fluent in every step of the product development process, from concept to mass production as well as engineering analysis and patents. I have helped over 150 clients now bring their ideas to market in the last 5 years! Check out my website for more information on all the services I offer as well as more examples of my work: bitarmachinedesign.com. Services Offered: - Concept Development - need to fully visualize your idea? - Alpha Prototype Development - want to see if it actually works? - Beta Prototype Development - start presenting a fully functional tradeshow or demonstration version of your product. - Manufacturing - low to high volume runs of injection molded parts. We even do the tooling design in house! - Patents and Trademarks - protect your idea and secure your market share! Interested in learning about how you can use sustainable materials in your product or looking for ways to prototype FDA compliant products from safe materials? I've spent countless hours researching these problems to help my client and have successfully implemented cost-effective solutions for them over many projects. I have built a robust network of manufacturers both domestically (USA) and internationally that support sustainable and FDA-compliant materials for both prototyping and manufacturing. Let's chat about how to make your product safer or more environmentally conscious.
- 3D Design
- 3D Modeling
- 2D Design
- 3D Printing
- SolidWorks
- Product Design
- Plastic
- Rapid Prototyping
- Hardware Prototyping
- Machine Design
- Product Development
- Mechanical Engineering
- Finite Element Analysis
- Patent
- Consumer Goods
Wilmington, North Carolina
I'm a CAD Designer that specializes in Product Design, Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printer Operation, and Prototyping. I have an Industrial Design degree from Virginia Tech, and am eager to bring my skills and experience to your project.
- 3D Design
- Product Design
- 3D Printer
- 3D Printing
- Design Concept
- Autodesk Inventor
- SolidWorks
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Prototype
- Prototype Design
- KeyShot
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
I am the founder and chief mechanical engineer of Covalo Industries (covalomotion.com). I have over 10 years of work experience from mechanical design, to machining and carbon fiber part fabrication. My professional experience has been spent working within the aerospace (Raytheon Technologies) and automotive industries (JTEKT/Koyo Bearing). I specialize in gear system design and machine system designing. I have the abilities to design and construct complex mechanical systems: -Perform FEA analysis -Shaft torsional and bending analysis to spec bearings -Motion simulations -Gear system design (multi stage gear sets, shaft design, housing design, flash temperature analysis and lubrication assessment). -Fatigues analysis -DWG creation (detail parts, mechanical installs and complex assemblies) -Sheet metal design/DWG creation -Vacuum forming design and DFM -Injection molding part design -Carbon fiber part design and mold design -Technical Writing I have other highly experienced design engineers who work with me as sub-contractors for large jobs of complexity, if your project requires it. I can support your project through every step of the process, beginning with design and prototyping to full production deliverables. I have both in-house 3D printing capabilities and CNC machining. I can also perform minor mechanical assemblies, and build functional prototypes. My top priority is offering great customer service, while delivering top quality.
- CAD
- 3D Modeling
- Technical Writing
- Product Development
- Product Design
- Process Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Lean Manufacturing
- Carbon Fiber
- Process Improvement
- Machine Design
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