Food-Safe Prototype Manufacturer Needed for Consumer Hydration Device

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Summary

Functional Food-Grade Prototype Needed for Hydration Product (CAD Complete) I am developing a consumer hydration product called SWYTCH and am looking for an experienced product development engineer, prototype shop, or manufacturing partner to build a functional physical prototype. The CAD design is already completed. I am not looking for CAD design work from scratch. I am looking for someone who can review the existing design, recommend appropriate manufacturing methods and materials, and produce a working prototype. Product Overview SWYTCH is a straw-mounted hydration device designed to allow users to switch between plain water and electrolyte-enhanced water using a replaceable tablet system. Requirements Experience developing consumer products Experience with food-contact or hydration-related products preferred Ability to manufacture or coordinate production of a physical prototype Knowledge of food-safe materials and prototype manufacturing methods Ability to review existing CAD files and identify any manufacturability concerns Prototype assembly and testing recommendations Deliverables Review of existing CAD files Material recommendations Functional physical prototype Feedback on manufacturability and future production considerations Please Include Examples of similar products you have built Experience with food-grade or consumer products Whether you can manufacture and deliver the prototype directly or would use outside vendors Estimated timeline and recommended next steps I am looking for a long-term partner if the prototype phase is successful.

  • $250.00

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    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Mechanical Design
Injection Mold Design
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  • Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
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About the client
Member since Feb 14, 2026
  • USA
    Irvine8:55 AM
  • $300 total spent
    1 hire, 1 active
  • Food & Beverage
    Individual client

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