Mechanical Design for Product Engineering
Root3 Labs delivers precision mechanical design for complex products in medical devices, aerospace, and defense manufacturing. Our team handles the complete mechanical engineering process – from initial CAD modeling and material selection all the way through to DFM optimization and production documentation – so that your product moves from concept to manufacturing without costly redesigns.
We specialize in tight-tolerance assemblies, user-centered design, and manufacturability planning for regulated industries. Whether you need a single custom component engineered or a completely novel electromechanical system developed, we bring the tech expertise and industry knowledge to get your product built right the first time.
When You Need Mechanical Design for Product Engineering:
Design for Manufacturing Challenge
Your prototype works, but trying to scale up reveals tolerance stack-up issues, material incompatibilities, or assembly complications that weren’t apparent early on.
Mechanical + Electronic Integrations
Your product combines precision mechanics with embedded electronics, requiring coordinated design across disciplines to ensure proper fit, thermal management, and assembly sequencing.
Regulatory-Ready Documentation
Medical Device & Defense projects require comprehensive design documentation, including tolerance analysis, material justifications, and manufacturing specifications to meet FDA or MIL-STD requirements.
Timeline Pressures
You need experienced engineers who can compress development timelines without sacrificing quality and can make the right decisions the first time to accelerate your development cycle and get you to market fast.
Solving Complex Mechanical Design Problems for Visionary Clients
Precision Mechanical Engineering Ready for Manufacturing
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Integration
We design parts that can actually be built – the first time.
- Tolerance Analysis and Stack-Up Management
- Manufacturing Method Selection
- Vendor Collaboration and Documentation
- Cost Optimization Strategies
CAD Modeling and Engineering Analysis
We validate designs digitally before you spend a dollar on prototypes.
- 3D CAD Development and Prototyping
- FEA and Structural Analysis
- Tolerance Studies & Fit Analysis
- Design Iteration and Optimization
Material Selection & Process Optimization
The right material for your application, manufacturing method, and budget.
- Application-Specific Material Selection
- Regulatory & Industry Compliance
- Manufacturing Process Alignment
- Supply Chain & Lead Time Considerations
Integrated Mechanical Design: Smart Badge Development
The Challenge
In 2023 we were scheduled to attend MEDICA in Germany. With only 4 weeks to go, we realized we needed a device to serve as an attention-getting demo of our cross-disciplinary capabilities. We landed on a functional Smart Badge! The mechanical design challenge? Design and fabricate a wearable device with precision components, tight tolerances, and seamless integration with custom electronics and embedded software.
Our Solution
Rather than waiting on outside vendors, our mechanical design team worked specifically within our in-house fabrication capabilities. We coordinated component footprints with the electrical team in real-time, selected materials based on available machining capabilities, and validated designs instantly on the shop floor.
The result was a production-ready device that worked perfectly at launch! We created stainless-steel thumb contacts with precisely positioned cutouts for dual sensors, designed for the minimum viable product, and prioritized delivering something that worked.
From Concept to Trade Show in 4 Weeks!
Let’s Discuss Your Mechanical Design Challenge
You need mechanical engineering that understands the realities of regulated manufacturing. Whether you’re developing a medical device that requires FDA documentation, an aerospace component with tight tolerance requirements, or a defense system needing MIL-STD compliance, our engineers have specialized expertise your project demands.
Schedule a consultation with our mechanical design team. We’ll review your project requirements, discuss design and manufacturing considerations specific to your industry, and outline a development approach that gets your product from concept to production fast.
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