Start with the brief
Set the design around the product goal, source information, and requirements that matter.
CADNORD / PRODUCT DESIGN & ENGINEERING
Engineering ideas into reality.
CADNORD turns sketches, specifications, technical drawings, and physical references into CAD models and manufacturing documentation for the next stage of your product.
FILE FORMATSConfirm the required inputs and deliverables for each project.
STEPSTLIGESDXF / DWGSolidWorksParasolidPDF
A CLEAR WAY TO WORK
Why work with CADNORD?
Bring the idea, the constraints, and the questions. The project scope can be shaped around what needs to happen next.
Define the handoff
Agree on the files, drawings, and level of detail needed for the next step.
Review with purpose
Check the work against the agreed brief and collect feedback at clear review points.
Consider manufacturing
Bring materials, interfaces, and intended production methods into the design discussion.
SERVICES
Design and drafting for products that need to be made.
Start with one deliverable or discuss a broader product-development scope. The right outputs depend on your project and what comes next.
01 / PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Product Design & Development
Develop a product direction from a brief, sketches, and design goals.
Explore service → 02 / ENGINEERING DESIGNMechanical CAD Design
Create part and assembly models around project geometry and interfaces.
Explore service → 03 / DRAWING PACKAGEManufacturing Drawings & GD&T
Prepare drawing details around agreed manufacturing and inspection needs.
Explore service → 04 / DESIGN RECOVERYReverse Engineering
Reconstruct geometry from measurements, scans, drawings, or physical references.
Explore service → 05 / LEGACY DESIGN2D to 3D Conversion
Develop editable 3D models from existing drawings and references.
Explore service → 06 / FILE PREPARATIONCAD File Conversion
Prepare exports for the formats and tools agreed in the project brief.
Explore service → 07 / VISUALIZATIONRendering & Visualization
Communicate product form, layout, and design intent with clear visuals.
Explore service → 08 / PROTOTYPE SUPPORT3D Printing & Prototyping
Prepare models around the selected prototype method and project requirements.
Explore service →WHO THIS IS FOR
Engineering support for teams bringing products forward.
Product design questions show up across different markets: how a product works, how parts fit, and what information is needed for the next step.
Consumer productsIndustrial equipmentAutomotive & mobilityStartups & inventorsManufacturing & 3D printing
PROJECT PROCESS
Six clear steps from brief to handoff.
Scope, review points, and deliverables are agreed for each project.
Share the brief
Explain the goal, context, and what you already have.
Discuss scope
Identify constraints, priorities, and open questions.
Agree deliverables
Confirm the work, file types, and review points.
Develop the design
Build the agreed concept into engineering detail.
Review together
Compare the work with the agreed brief and feedback.
Prepare handoff
Package the outputs agreed for your next step.
DESIGN TO HANDOFF
Where product development meets manufacturing.
Product decisions affect how a design fits, functions, and gets made. Align materials, interfaces, drawings, and file formats with the people who will use the deliverables next.
Concept illustration · not a client project
OUR WORK
Project examples will be shared with care.
CADNORD will add case studies when projects are cleared for public sharing. Client names, product details, and images should appear only with permission. See how project stories will be presented →
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
A few useful things to know.
Can I start with an early concept?
Yes. Share what is known, what is still open, and which decisions you need help making. The scope can be discussed from there.
What should I include in a project brief?
Describe the product goal, any sketches or existing files, important dimensions or constraints, timing, and the deliverables you expect to need. An early brief does not need to answer every question.
Which CAD file formats should I ask for?
That depends on who will use the files and what they need to do next. Include your team's or manufacturer's preferred formats so the deliverables can be agreed up front.
How are revisions handled?
Revision expectations should be included in the agreed scope. During review, separate feedback on the agreed brief from new requirements so their impact can be discussed.
Can CADNORD sign an NDA?
Raise confidentiality or NDA requirements before sharing sensitive project files, so the arrangement can be confirmed before work begins.
Can we talk before I submit a project?
Use the meeting page to request a conversation, or send a note through the contact page with a short description of what you are working on.
RESOURCES
Useful starting points for your next design decision.
Simple prompts to help organize a project brief and plan the design handoff.
ABOUT CADNORD
Thoughtful design. Clear engineering.
CADNORD supports product work from early design decisions through CAD detail and handoff. Each project starts with its goal, available source information, constraints, and the next step the design needs to support.
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