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  • $65 hourly
    I'm a mechanical engineer and founder of Additive Edge Engineering, where I specialize in advanced materials consulting, 3D printing, and precision engineering design. With a Master’s in Polymer Engineering and a B.S. in Industrial and Applied Mathematics, I bring a unique combination of scientific expertise and analytical precision to every project. Core Strengths & Services: Engineering design and analysis for high-performance plastic components 3D printing (FDM/SLA) and 3D scanning for prototyping and reverse engineering Material selection and testing for thermal, chemical, and mechanical performance CAD modeling, product development, and tolerance optimization Virtual molding simulation expert (Sigmasoft/Moldex3D) Expertise with sustainable and biodegradable polymers, chemical recycling, and process optimization Tools & Technologies: Bambu Lab X1C (FDM), Bambu Lab H2D (FDM), Elegoo Saturn Ultra 16k (SLA), Creality Raptor Pro 3D Scanner, Formlabs Form 4 SolidWorks, Chitubox, Bambu Studio, Moldex3D CNC machining (Carvera Air 4-axis), tolerance stack analysis, design for manufacturing Select Accomplishments: Designed and validated ultrasound-based non-invasive tumor treatment systems Engineered precision polymer components for medical devices and optical tracking systems Advised startups on sustainable material solutions and product lifecycle analysis Whether you're prototyping a new product, troubleshooting a design, or navigating the complexities of advanced polymers, I bring a practical, data-driven approach to deliver results. Let’s build something that performs.
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    3D Modeling
    Finite Element Analysis
    Medical Device
    Mechanical Design
    Product Development
    DOE
    Injection Mold Design
    Moldflow
    Injection Mold
    SolidWorks
    CAD Drafting
    Engineering Design
    Polymer Engineering
    CAD
  • $110 hourly
    Engineer with experience in Product design, Inventing, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics. Excellent at getting to the root of the problem and coming up with elegant solutions that are practical and realistic. Great experience with many forms of technology in manufacturing which allows me to offer the best solution to your problem. My best work is when I am given few constraints and am left to innovate. Anything that I can not make in my prototyping lab I have connections to be built outside. I make my own drawings and can include them for you, with as much detail as you require. Skills and tech experience: Technical Communication Inventor, Solidworks, ProE 3d printing Machining Fabrication and Assembly Methods OEE analysis Tolerencing Machine Operation/Design Programming in C++, VBA, AHK APS (Autoliv Production System) 6σ, 5S, TPM, APQP Robotics (Fanuc) Robotic end effector design Ultrasonic welding HMI design Plastic injection molding End to End automation Leak testing Hydraulic valves Laser marking Pleating Automated conveying Hydraulic spools Welding Carbon Block potting Automated cartoning Cold forming CNC machining Nonwovens Packaging Vision Systems Fixturing
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    Data Analysis
    Automation
    Machine Design
    Six Sigma
    Robotics
    Welding
    Product Design
    Mechanical Design
    Product Development
    3D Printing
    SolidWorks
    Manufacturing & Construction
  • $75 hourly
    1️⃣ 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀! 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 ✔️𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, ✔️𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 ✔️𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗿? 3D Printing Services -Brackets -Jigs and Fixtures Are you ready to bring your ideas to life? As a freelance prototyping specialist, I'm here to help you turn your concepts into reality. With a focus on delivering exceptional results, I'll work closely with you from start to finish to create high-quality prototypes that exceed your expectations. Let's collaborate and bring your imagination to life in the most impressive way possible. I am a dedicated prototyper who thrives on transforming ideas into tangible realities. With my educational background in tool and die, along with my comprehensive skill set encompassing Fusion 360 3D modeling, 3D printing, CNC programming, CNC machining, design for manufacturing, and physical prototyping, I possess the expertise required to bring your visions to fruition. My genuine passion for creating and finding innovative solutions drives me to approach each project with unwavering enthusiasm and a positive mindset. I am committed to making the prototyping journey enjoyable and stress-free for my clients. I understand that translating an idea into a physical object can be daunting, which is precisely where I step in—to turn your concept into a tangible reality. What sets me apart is my unwavering dedication to providing an exceptional client experience. By taking the time to truly understand your project requirements, I can tailor my approach to perfectly align with your needs. Open and effective communication is at the forefront of my process, ensuring you are well-informed throughout every stage of prototyping. Meticulous attention to detail is a hallmark of my work. I strive to deliver prototypes that not only meet functional requirements but also possess aesthetic appeal. I relish the opportunity to experiment with new techniques and materials, always ready to embrace fresh challenges. If you are seeking a personable and enthusiastic prototyper armed with the skills to bring your ideas to life, search no further. I am thrilled to collaborate with you and eagerly anticipate the incredible creations we will achieve together! -Andy
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    Autodesk Fusion 360
    Design for Manufacturing
    CAD & CAM Software
    CNC Programming
    Mastercam
    Product Design
    Prototyping
    SolidWorks
    CAD
    3D Design
    3D Rendering
  • $34 hourly
    Want to bring your idea to life? Or help with your latest engineering project? My goal is to help companies/inventors/hobbyist reach their goal! I do this by providing high quality engineering, CAD, and/or 3D rendering expertise. We may be a great fit if you are looking for: 💡SOMEONE TO HELP BRING YOUR IDEA TO LIFE 💡SOLIDWORKS EXPERT 💡3D PRINTABLE MODELS (.STL) FOR PROTOTYPING 💡MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SUPPORT 💡STATIC FEA LOAD SIMULATION 💡MACHINE/PRODUCT WORKING ANIMATIONS 💡PHOTOREALISTIC 3D MODEL RENDERINGS Working with me, you will ☑️STOP STRUGGLING with transferring your ideas to prototypes ☑️Have a DEVOTED, ENTHUSIASTIC, CREATIVE, AND HARD-WORKING Engineer in your corner ☑️Get delivered 3D models in any format (.step, .stl, .iges, ect.) ☑️BRING YOUR IDEA'S TO LIFE About me: I am a Mechanical engineer with 4+ years of CAD experience and graduated a United States Top 20 College for Mechanical Engineering. I have R&D engineering experience from the top bicycle manufacturer (Trek Bikes) and a top four Semi-Trailer manufacturer (Stoughton Trailers). Please look through my portfolio to see my most recent work that isn't under NDA, I hope it will impress you! SOUND LIKE A FIT? NEXT STEPS: Send me a message describing what assistance you need and a little bit about your idea/project. If it is something I can help you with I will work with you to set up a time to virtually meet to further discuss how I can help! I am looking forward to working with you! Sam Anderson
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    Mechanical Design
    Structural Engineering
    3D Design
    Structural Analysis
    Engineering Simulation
    Concept Development
    Engineering Design
    Photorealistic Rendering
    Technical Writing
    Patent
    Prototyping
    Finite Element Analysis
    Product Development
    SolidWorks
  • $50 hourly
    Whether you are an independent inventor with an idea on a napkin, or a company needing design support, I can help you bring your product to market. With over 30 years of experience in designing consumer products and award winning implantable medical devices for Fortune 500 companies, I know what it takes to move from a blank sheet of paper to a finished manufacturable product. I can help you Design your Product • I can assess/refine existing concepts or help you brainstorm new ones • I can optimize your product for manufacturability/assembly • I can create 3D models in Solidworks (export in .IGS, .STP, .STL, .JPEG) I can help you Prototype your Product • I can source machining, sheet metal, and 3D printing fabrication (I own a 3D printer) • I can design assembly fixtures (if required) • I can assemble and ship you working prototypes I can help you Protect your Product • I can generate patent figures • I can write the description and prepare provisional patents for you to file with the PTO • I can write claims with professional attorneys to file utility patents (I’ve filed 4 utility patents myself with 2 granted)
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    Mechanical Design
    Patent Preparation
    Rapid Prototyping
    Concept Design
    Product Design
    Product Development
    3D Modeling
    3D Printing
    SolidWorks
  • $50 hourly
    I am a multi-disciplinary engineer driven by a strong educational and research background. I hold degrees in both Aerospace Engineering and Computer Science, which comes with the ability to bring unique perspectives and solutions to my tasks. My experiences are wide-ranging, but I have extensive practical skills writing MATLAB, Python Scripts, C++, and even automating your Excel files! Reach out and let's talk to see if I'm a good fit for your project! Detailed, hard-working, and results-focused. My areas of interest include Guidance, Navigation & Controls (controls-focused), reduced order modeling for fluid dynamics, and machine learning. I pride myself on my ability to communicate and present information effectively, knowing that any idea is only as good as your ability to express it.
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    Machine Learning
    Data Structures
    STEM Tutoring
    Tutoring
    LaTeX
    MATLAB Script
    MATLAB
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Microsoft Excel
    C++
    Python
    Physics
  • $75 hourly
    I’m a Mechanical Engineer with a wide range of experience in design, analysis, prototyping, and production. I’ve worked in Automation, Robotics, Cranes, Material Handling, Product Design, and Construction industries. If you have an idea I can take it from conception all the way through prototyping and production. I’d love to hear your idea and make it a reality.
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    Engineering & Architecture
    Manufacturing
    Contract
    Modeling
    CAD
    CAD Conversion
  • $100 hourly
    PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Inventor named on two issued U.S. patents for DEA-compliant take-back kiosks and liner technology; 6 years leading cradle-to-launch hardware programs for American Security Cabinets / American Rx Group. Deep systems-thinking approach combines sheet-metal design, FEA, supplier development, and human-factors insight. Thrive in sprint-style, outcomes-oriented environments and excel at translating abstract problems into manufacturable, revenue-generating products. Seeking a hybrid or largely remote product-development role that accommodates alternating custody weeks while maximizing my hyper-focus bursts. SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS * * Lead Inventor - Take-Back Liner & Kiosk Platform Reduced liner cost 40 % and cut kiosk installation time from 45 min to < 10 min via adhesive anchoring solution. * * Sharps-Return Product Family Conceived single, 6-pack and 18-gal metal solutions; secured UPS compliance and added >$3 M pipeline revenue.
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    Acoustical Engineering
    Nutrition
    Chemistry
    Packaging Design
    Sheet Metal
    Compliance
    Autodesk Fusion 360
    Product Development
    Ergonomics
    Biomechanical Engineering
    Contract Drafting
    Legal Agreement
    Manufacturing
    CAD
  • $35 hourly
    In addition to being one of the key concept originators in the development of 12+ new consumer product development patents I have also been using SolidWorks to design new automation machinery and tooling design, as well as plastic part and molded part design, working with marketing and engineering teams to their required standards. I have also helped customers re-use engineering CAD models to build a workflow to create photo-realistic renderings and art for catalogs, marketing, packaging design and internal presentations which would normally cost a lot of time and money with outside artists. My skills also include CAD/CAM CNC programming as well as experience in operating CNC and manual machine tools, lathes, mills, 4 axis and 5 axis as well as years of experience operating and servicing 3D printers both FDM or FFF, and SLA or liquid based, to create working prototypes in all kinds of materials to directly test new product concepts. I have also introduced ways to increase uptime on broken down machinery using 3D printed end-use parts in a production floor. Sometimes taking a down machine back to uptime from 12 weeks to just hours, allowing shipment of product in the tens of thousands of dollars that otherwise would have to wait for 4-12 week lead times to be operational. I also have a number of laser scanner technologies on hand to scan existing items and can perform reverse engineering from scan point cloud data to CAD using such software as Geomagic Design X. This combination of skills has allowed me to lead the design and development of new products and manufacturing processes, utilizing novel materials and technologies to find new ways to make better, faster, and lower cost methods of production of consumer products and I'm excited to learn more about your needs in engineering and design/development and how I can help you achieve your goals.
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    Machine Design
    Geomagic Design X
    Product Design
    Jig & Fixture Design
    Graphic Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    3D Rendering
    3D Modeling
    SolidWorks
  • $15 hourly
    I am currently working as a mechanical engineer at Douglas Machine Inc. I am always looking to gain experience and improve myself as an engineer. I am hardworking and always ready for a challenge. I have years of experience using SolidWorks, many of which have been professionally. I have worked on a variety of projects from petroleum signs to packaging machine. I will work hard to make any project that I am part of the best that it can be.
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    SolidWorks
    CAD
    Mechanical Design
  • $55 hourly
    I'm a mechanical & electrical engineer experienced in mechanical and PCB design, prototyping, test fixturing, and test design. * Experienced in SolidWorks, Altium Designer, and KICAD
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    Simulink
    GNU Octave
    MATLAB
    Electronic Workbench
    PCB Design
    Schematic Capture
    Altium Designer
    SolidWorks
    CAD & CAM Software
    Testing
    Prototyping
    Electrical Engineering
  • $20 hourly
    I'm a Fire Protection Engineer with an Engineer in Training Certificate and a Master's in Mechanical Engineering. As a Fire Protection Engineer, I ensure my clients are code compliant in their new builds and redesigns. My main work sectors are aviation and retail. My passion however, is in 3D modeling and robotics. I have been working in SolidWorks since high school (approximately 10 years), and also have experience with Creo (approximately 3 years). I have previously worked as a manufacturing and process engineer where I designed and built tooling and fixtures for assembly lines. I specialize in -3D part and assembly modeling -Conversion of sketches or 2D drawings to 3D CAD
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    ANSYS
    SolidWorks
    Autodesk Revit
    Autodesk AutoCAD
    MicroStation
    CAD
  • $33 hourly
    Check out my resume! I have experience in the CAD and 3D modeling space for manufacturing, and I can help with any project you may have!
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    Modeling
    CAD
  • $25 hourly
    You probably didn’t wake up thinking, “I could use an engineer!” But if you’re reading this, you might just be needing someone who can handle CAD designs, simulations, or even some electronics design (Arduino included!). Lucky you! I’m experienced with CAD modeling, prototyping, embedded systems, and simulations. My projects have ranged from mechanical designs to custom robotics assemblies. Why work with me? - I will turn your napkin sketches into functional reality. - You’ll get all the benefits of professional engineering without the fancy office overhead or excessive fees. - No pointless busywork. I get your project done efficiently. If something isn’t perfect right away, I’ll work with you until you’re completely satisfied. Curious? Got questions? Think I might be slightly exaggerating my skills? (I promise I’m not!) Let’s chat. Worst case scenario, you walk away with some free ideas. Best case, we create something amazing together. James
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    Simulink
    Arduino
    Mechatronics
    Mechanical Design
    Robotics
    PLC Programming
    TensorFlow
    OpenCV
    Finite Element Analysis
    C++
    Python
    MATLAB
    Modeling
    CAD
  • $30 hourly
    I am a Mechanical Engineer with hands-on experience designing for large equipment manufacturers and working across the full product lifecycle — from concept to production troubleshooting. I specialize in CAD design, mechanical analysis, and design-for-manufacturing, with a strong passion for solving real-world engineering challenges. I have supported projects from initial concept and prototyping all the way through to resolving failures in production environments, ensuring practical, cost-effective, and reliable solutions. I believe in clear, consistent communication throughout the design process, so you always know what is happening with your project. Let us work together to create a solution that fits your performance, budget, and timeline needs.
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    Mechanical Design
    Surface Modeling
    Finite Element Analysis
    SolidWorks
    CREO
    ANSYS
    Modeling
    CAD
  • $125 hourly
    F3 is a team of industry veterans who’ve come together to push IoT (or M2M or data telemetry) to a level of device unit cost sufficient to ramp up to volumes in at least the thousands. Time to volume is our competitive advantage. Our key staff all have over a decade of experience in wireless product development. Our core competencies include RF and wireless in all its forms as well as related technologies like batteries, charging systems, power management and the software associated with them. With F3, our experience translates into reliability, quality and cost savings for your custom wireless device.
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    Engineering & Architecture
    Bluetooth LE
    Antenna Testing
    Antenna Design
    PCB Design
    Layout Design
    Software Design
    Product Design
    Electrical Engineering
  • $15 hourly
    I’m a Mechanical Design Engineer with 9+ years of experience in oil & gas facility design, manufacturing, and equipment engineering. I specialize in: • 2D mechanical drawings and manufacturing-ready drafts (AutoCAD) • Design of pressure vessels, process equipment, and modular units • 3D modeling for fabrication and presentation • Hydraulic and thermal calculations • Creating DXF, DWG, PDF files for fabrication, laser cutting, and assembly I’m reliable, responsive, and detail-oriented. I work evenings and weekends, and I always aim to deliver high-quality, production-ready results on time and within scope. Let’s turn your technical idea into precise engineering documentation.
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    Modeling
    CAD
    ANSYS
    Aspen HYSYS
    Process Engineering
  • $30 hourly
    Hi there! I’m a CAD designer with hands-on experience in 3D modeling, mechanical part design, and product visualization. I specialize in turning concepts into precise, manufacturable models using tools like SolidWorks and Fusion 360. Whether you need a prototype part, an STL file for 3D printing, or a detailed engineering drawing, I can deliver high-quality work quickly and reliably. I’m currently studying engineering and have real-world experience designing parts for projects and coursework — which means I understand how to work with tight specs, deadlines, and clear communication.
    Featured Skill Mechanical Engineering
    Engineering & Architecture
    CAD
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