Who this is for: Businesses developing a new product, redesigning a component or seeking engineering support between concept, prototyping and production preparation.
Studio Dinamico supports industrial product development through consulting, technical design and 3D modelling. You can start with a required function, incomplete drawing or physical part. Together we establish what information is needed to turn that starting point into a design that can be assessed and tested.
Where a physical prototype is needed, we coordinate 3D printing and CNC machining through partners. We also offer reverse engineering, with partner-delivered 3D scanning where appropriate. The scope follows the maturity of the product and the decision the business needs to make; a focused component problem does not necessarily require a complete development programme.
Start with function, users and constraints
A useful brief describes what the product must do, its operating environment and its interfaces. Include who uses it, how it will be assembled or maintained, the available space and the features that cannot change. A request such as “make it robust” needs to become observable operating conditions and acceptance criteria before material or wall thickness is selected.
Separate confirmed constraints from assumptions and preferences. Where volumes, manufacturing route or target price are still open, compare explicitly stated scenarios. This avoids turning an early estimate into an unapproved specification and makes the consequences of alternative designs easier for the business to discuss.
Develop the interfaces as well as the 3D geometry
The 3D model supports geometry, fit and configuration development, but it does not replace the technical definition. Materials, purchased components, fasteners, access and functional characteristics also need attention. Decisions affecting assembly should be reviewed at assembly level rather than only through separate part models.
Agree the information needed for the next stage: models, drawings, a bill of materials, assembly views or decision records. Establish formats and revision identification so suppliers do not build an outdated version. Where a manufacturing constraint affects the geometry, address it during design and check it with the organisation that will make the component.
References: Autodesk — Design for manufacturing
Use a prototype to answer a specific question
Before making a sample, decide what it must demonstrate: envelope, ergonomics, fit, assembly or function. That decision guides process, material, finishing and inspection. A shape model may be useful without being representative of the final mechanical performance; document that distinction in the test plan.
Studio Dinamico develops the design and coordinates CNC machining or 3D printing through partners. We assess a sample ready for its intended evaluation, including relevant finishing and secondary operations. Lead time and cost depend on configuration, material availability, quantities and revisions, and are evaluated for the actual project rather than promised from a process name alone.
References: Protolabs — Manufacturing toolkits
Reverse engineering: reconstruct and redesign an existing component
When the starting point is a physical part, reverse engineering can establish the model needed to modify or integrate it. We can coordinate 3D scanning through partners and plan the geometry reconstruction. The choice of scanning, dimensional inspection or targeted measurements depends on shape, surface access, size and the intended use of the resulting data.
A scanned mesh is not automatically an editable CAD model or the original design. Wear, deformation and tolerances require interpretation; geometry alone does not establish material or performance. Agree which surfaces to reproduce, which to redesign and how to verify mating features. The business should provide parts it is authorised to use for the project.
Prepare for manufacturing beyond the first successful sample
Following prototype evaluation, the design may need a production review covering final process, materials, tolerances, assembly and inspection. DFM brings these questions into engineering. A component that works as a 3D print may need different geometry for injection moulding or another manufacturing route.
Close the stage with decisions and documents tied to an identified revision. Manufacturer observations should be resolved or retained as open verification points with an owner and a planned test. Quantities, tooling and production supply are assessed with the executing parties. Completing the engineering documents does not by itself establish a validated production process.
References: Autodesk — Design for manufacturing · Protolabs — Manufacturing toolkits
Choose the starting point and the deliverable the business needs
An engagement can begin with feasibility, a targeted redesign or a broader development programme. Its scope depends on the existing design, available documents, intended outcome and actual decision date. The examples below indicate possible starting points to refine for your project.
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| Starting point | First outcome to agree |
|---|---|
| Idea or sketch | Requirements, alternatives and feasibility questions. |
| Incomplete CAD | Interface review and a plan to complete the technical definition. |
| Physical component | Acquisition plan and scope of 3D reconstruction. |
| Working prototype | DFM observations and information for manufacturer discussions. |
Prepare the product development discussion
- Product function, intended users and operating environment.
- Available sketches, CAD, drawings or physical component information.
- Interfaces, envelope and materials already fixed.
- Indicative quantities and candidate manufacturing process.
- Question the prototype must answer and the decision date.
- Suppliers involved, required documents and unresolved decisions.
Common questions
Do we need an existing 3D model?
No. The starting point can be a requirement, sketch or physical component. Available information determines the initial work and the details that need reconstruction.
Can we request only part of the development work?
Yes. The scope can address a CAD change, interface, prototype preparation or manufacturing review. It is defined around the technical decision to be made.
How are the physical prototypes manufactured?
Our main role is consulting, technical engineering and 3D model development. We coordinate 3D printing and CNC machining through partners, with specifications and checks defined for the sample.
Do you offer reverse engineering and 3D scanning?
We offer reverse engineering, using partners for 3D scanning. Geometry acquisition and model reconstruction are separate activities, scoped around the component and the intended use of its data.
Does product development always include certification?
No. Applicable requirements, verification activities and responsibilities need to be identified in the project scope. A 3D model or working prototype does not automatically demonstrate compliance of the final product.
Sources and further reading
Apply this to your project.
Describe the product, what you already have and the technical decision ahead. We can define the starting point for design, prototyping, reverse engineering or industrialisation.
Discuss your product development