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My name is Laurans, and I'll be your Digital Crown & Veneer CAD Designer. No buzzwords or unnecessary sales pitch. Just quality, accurate CAD designs delivered on time. I design crowns and veneers on prepared digital models and deliver the completed ".STL" files. I don’t charge an hourly rate. Instead, I charge $5 per unit for crown and veneer designs. To get started, simply send me: • The job number • Shade information • Prepared tooth number(s) • The scanned ".STL" or ".PLY" model files. (Preferably with correlating buccal data.) • Any additional instructions you'd like me to follow Most cases are completed and returned the same day, depending on the time they're received and the case complexity.

I am a reliable and detail-oriented technical professional with experience in CAD design, manufacturing support, customer communication, scheduling, quotations, and project coordination. My background includes working with manufacturing and technical processes where accuracy, communication, and problem-solving were essential. I have experience supporting projects from planning through customer interaction and coordination. I am currently focused on remote opportunities including: CAD drafting and SolidWorks design Manufacturing support work Technical documentation Virtual assistant and administrative support AI training and data annotation projects Data entry and online research Clients can expect: Clear and professional communication Attention to detail Dependable turnaround times Strong work ethic Willingness to learn quickly Practical problem-solving ability Technical Skills: SolidWorks CAD drafting Manufacturing processes Technical coordination Quotations and estimation Scheduling and customer communication Microsoft Office Email and online communication General administrative support I am committed to building long-term working relationships and delivering professional, dependable work.

As a seasoned 3D printing engineer, I have amassed six years of experience in the industry. I possess comprehensive expertise as a lead technician and engineer, and have honed my skills as a lead CAD designer specializing in Design for Additive Manufacturing. Throughout my career, I have focused on product development, rapid prototyping, final products, and rendering. I leverage Autodesk Fusion360 to provide clients with meticulously detailed, refined, and ready-to-manufacture models. In addition, I create professional-grade renders using Keyshot, further enhancing the quality of my deliverables. My unwavering passion for the 3D printing industry stems from my belief that it has the potential to unlock previously unattainable possibilities through traditional means. When not working as a 3D printing engineer, I am a devoted writer and artist. Writing serves as a therapeutic outlet for me, and I delight in crafting stories with an emphasis on detail, fantasy, sci-fi, and horror. I have been writing since I was a child, and it continues to be a source of solace and inspiration in my life. I am also a creative who enjoys working with plants, and run a successful terrarium business. I firmly believe that clear communication is key to ensuring that projects are executed with precision and excellence. As such, I prioritize open communication with my clients to gain a thorough understanding of their needs and bring their vision to life. I am flexible, honest, and dedicated to providing top-notch customer service and ensuring client satisfaction.

I provide an industrial design service that specializes in long term contracts, although I am always happy to work on smaller projects to diversify my experience. My service does not stop at visually appealing design concepts but encompasses the full package taking the design from concept through prototyping and on to final manufacture. I will provide you with all the required files needed for your products manufacture. The one point that binds all my years of experience and knowledge is my determination to provide a consistent high-quality service.

If your SolidWorks design looks good on screen, but causes problems in fabrication, you’re losing time and money. Bring your ideas: sketches, reference images, or rough concepts, and I’ll turn them into production-ready designs and drawings that your workshop can actually build. I specialize in sheet metal, weldments, and industrial equipment, applying strong DFM (Design for Manufacturability) from the start. That means bend allowances, tolerances, and fabrication constraints are already accounted for, so your parts fit, assemble, and perform as expected. My work ranges from structural steel (platforms, staircases, handrails) to industrial systems, including conveyor layouts, powder coating plants, and multi-component assemblies where integration, access, and serviceability all matter. What you get: Clean, production-ready drawings SolidWorks models structured for easy revisions DXF files for sheet metal cutting STEP files for machining Clear BOMs and documentation Working with me: Clear, consistent communication Practical, fabrication-focused input Files that don’t break when changes are made A smooth, low-friction process I’ve also worked on projects involving molded components and cast parts, giving me a broader understanding of manufacturing beyond fabrication. I’m Top Rated Plus on Upwork with a 100% Job Success Score, reflecting consistent delivery on SolidWorks and fabrication-focused projects. If you need someone who understands SolidWorks, sheet metal, DFM, and production-ready drawings, feel free to reach out.

I’m an Industrial Engineer with over five years’ experience in product design, mechanical and civil drafting, and end-to-end CAD development. I take product ideas from concept through detailed design and produce clean, manufacturable models using SolidWorks, Inventor, Revit, AutoCAD and VectorWorks. I keep design and drafting best practices up to date and pride myself on delivering efficient, attractive, and user-focused products. Beyond mechanical design, I also deliver industrial automation solutions. I’m skilled in PLC programming (ladder logic, function block, structured text), HMI/SCADA integration, PLC commissioning and troubleshooting, and industrial communications (e.g., Modbus/TCP). I link mechanical designs to control systems so the final product is not only well-built but smart and easy to operate.