Services

Services

The Design Process

Laminar Engineering supports product development at any stage—from ideation through prototyping, testing, optimization, and production. Services cover CAD, material selection, documentation, manufacturing design, and everything in between. Designs are approached not only with technical precision but also with a strategic, high-level perspective. With over a decade of experience in mechanical design, guidance is grounded in real-world product development cycles. Whether refining an established product or building a first-time prototype, projects benefit from both creativity and systems-level thinking.

Laminar Engineering supports product development at any stage—from ideation through prototyping, testing, optimization, and production. Services cover CAD, material selection, documentation, manufacturing design, and everything in between. Designs are approached not only with technical precision but also with a strategic, high-level perspective. With over a decade of experience in mechanical design, guidance is grounded in real-world product development cycles. Whether refining an established product or building a first-time prototype, projects benefit from both creativity and systems-level thinking.

Concept Development

Early-stage design exploration sets the foundation for a successful product. Multiple design paths are often explored to ensure a broad solution space before narrowing in on a direction. Even with a clear vision, the creative process benefits from deliberate iteration and problem reframing. Typical outputs at this stage include sketches—paper or digital—and early mockups.

Prototyping

Prototyping ranges from rough proof-of-concept models to refined 3D-printed assemblies and soft-tooled components. This stage enables exploration of function, form, fit, and performance. Iteration is expected and encouraged as new insights often lead to design pivots and refinement.

CAD Modeling

A strong CAD foundation ensures clarity and precision throughout the product lifecycle. Effective CAD modeling communicates design intent to fabrication teams and enables digital validation. Tools are chosen based on project needs, drawing from a wide skill set that includes: Creo, Onshape, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Rhino 3D, Grasshopper, Inspire, along with 2D tools like Sketchbook, Concepts, and Inkscape. Modeling systems are structured, traceable, and optimized for change.

Research & Development

Not every solution emerges from intuition—many are uncovered through investigation, experimentation, and deep domain research. Elegant solutions often stem from leveraging known components, materials, or processes in novel ways. R&D work emphasizes practical constraints and real-world performance over theoretical perfection.

Optimization

Advanced simulation tools make it possible to go beyond intuition. Finite Element Analysis (FEA), topology optimization, and computational design are used to reduce material usage, improve thermal or structural performance, and shorten design-test cycles. These techniques enable the creation of geometries that traditional methods would overlook.

Design for Manufacturing

Scalable production requires more than just a working prototype. Each part must be manufacturable within the constraints of its intended process—whether injection molding, machining, casting, or additive manufacturing. Early design choices are aligned with material properties, aesthetic goals, and production economics to ensure a smooth transition from development to mass production.

Documentation

Clear and consistent documentation is critical for successful manufacturing. While 3D CAD models communicate geometry, well-organized 2D drawings and revision control provide the clarity and traceability needed on the shop floor. Robust documentation reduces errors, supports quality assurance, and enables future iterations.

Concept Development

Early-stage design exploration sets the foundation for a successful product. Multiple design paths are often explored to ensure a broad solution space before narrowing in on a direction. Even with a clear vision, the creative process benefits from deliberate iteration and problem reframing. Typical outputs at this stage include sketches—paper or digital—and early mockups.

Prototyping

Prototyping ranges from rough proof-of-concept models to refined 3D-printed assemblies and soft-tooled components. This stage enables exploration of function, form, fit, and performance. Iteration is expected and encouraged as new insights often lead to design pivots and refinement.

CAD Modeling

A strong CAD foundation ensures clarity and precision throughout the product lifecycle. Effective CAD modeling communicates design intent to fabrication teams and enables digital validation. Tools are chosen based on project needs, drawing from a wide skill set that includes: Creo, Onshape, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Rhino 3D, Grasshopper, Inspire, along with 2D tools like Sketchbook, Concepts, and Inkscape. Modeling systems are structured, traceable, and optimized for change.

Research & Development

Not every solution emerges from intuition—many are uncovered through investigation, experimentation, and deep domain research. Elegant solutions often stem from leveraging known components, materials, or processes in novel ways. R&D work emphasizes practical constraints and real-world performance over theoretical perfection.

Optimization

Advanced simulation tools make it possible to go beyond intuition. Finite Element Analysis (FEA), topology optimization, and computational design are used to reduce material usage, improve thermal or structural performance, and shorten design-test cycles. These techniques enable the creation of geometries that traditional methods would overlook.

Design for Manufacturing

Scalable production requires more than just a working prototype. Each part must be manufacturable within the constraints of its intended process—whether injection molding, machining, casting, or additive manufacturing. Early design choices are aligned with material properties, aesthetic goals, and production economics to ensure a smooth transition from development to mass production.

Documentation

Clear and consistent documentation is critical for successful manufacturing. While 3D CAD models communicate geometry, well-organized 2D drawings and revision control provide the clarity and traceability needed on the shop floor. Robust documentation reduces errors, supports quality assurance, and enables future iterations.

Concept Development

Early-stage design exploration sets the foundation for a successful product. Multiple design paths are often explored to ensure a broad solution space before narrowing in on a direction. Even with a clear vision, the creative process benefits from deliberate iteration and problem reframing. Typical outputs at this stage include sketches—paper or digital—and early mockups.

Prototyping

Prototyping ranges from rough proof-of-concept models to refined 3D-printed assemblies and soft-tooled components. This stage enables exploration of function, form, fit, and performance. Iteration is expected and encouraged as new insights often lead to design pivots and refinement.

CAD Modeling

A strong CAD foundation ensures clarity and precision throughout the product lifecycle. Effective CAD modeling communicates design intent to fabrication teams and enables digital validation. Tools are chosen based on project needs, drawing from a wide skill set that includes: Creo, Onshape, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Rhino 3D, Grasshopper, Inspire, along with 2D tools like Sketchbook, Concepts, and Inkscape. Modeling systems are structured, traceable, and optimized for change.

Research & Development

Not every solution emerges from intuition—many are uncovered through investigation, experimentation, and deep domain research. Elegant solutions often stem from leveraging known components, materials, or processes in novel ways. R&D work emphasizes practical constraints and real-world performance over theoretical perfection.

Optimization

Advanced simulation tools make it possible to go beyond intuition. Finite Element Analysis (FEA), topology optimization, and computational design are used to reduce material usage, improve thermal or structural performance, and shorten design-test cycles. These techniques enable the creation of geometries that traditional methods would overlook.

Design for Manufacturing

Scalable production requires more than just a working prototype. Each part must be manufacturable within the constraints of its intended process—whether injection molding, machining, casting, or additive manufacturing. Early design choices are aligned with material properties, aesthetic goals, and production economics to ensure a smooth transition from development to mass production.

Documentation

Clear and consistent documentation is critical for successful manufacturing. While 3D CAD models communicate geometry, well-organized 2D drawings and revision control provide the clarity and traceability needed on the shop floor. Robust documentation reduces errors, supports quality assurance, and enables future iterations.

About

About

Hi, I'm AJ…

Hi, I'm AJ…

I have formal mechanical engineering training and over a decade of experience spanning CAD modeling, prototyping, and product launches. My education laid the foundation, but hands-on curiosity keeps me growing: I’ve built everything from complex electro-mechanical devices to simple but clever one-off products. I also explore small-scale fabrication, leveraging 3D printing, machining, and casting to create functional parts in aluminum, steel, brass, composites, ceramics, plastics, and even silver and gold jewelry.

I have formal mechanical engineering training and over a decade of experience spanning CAD modeling, prototyping, and product launches. My education laid the foundation, but hands-on curiosity keeps me growing: I’ve built everything from complex electro-mechanical devices to simple but clever one-off products. I also explore small-scale fabrication, leveraging 3D printing, machining, and casting to create functional parts in aluminum, steel, brass, composites, ceramics, plastics, and even silver and gold jewelry.

Beyond the Office

Beyond the Office

Whether skiing, biking, hiking, or paragliding in the Rockies; restoring Japanese vans; designing ski bindings; 3D-printing; crafting jewelry, pottery, or puzzles; or tackling home heating, plumbing, and rainwater collection, every project and activity fuels my creativity and sharpens my problem-solving. I thrive at the intersection of creativity and technical rigor—always curious, always building, and ready for the next challenge.

Whether skiing, biking, hiking, or paragliding in the Rockies; restoring Japanese vans; designing ski bindings; 3D-printing; crafting jewelry, pottery, or puzzles; or tackling home heating, plumbing, and rainwater collection, every project and activity fuels my creativity and sharpens my problem-solving. I thrive at the intersection of creativity and technical rigor—always curious, always building, and ready for the next challenge.

Portfolio

Portfolio

Portfolio

A Few Past Projects

Click on some completed designs

CritterBlok

CritterBlok

CritterBlok

Forme Studio - Fitness Machine

Forme Studio - Fitness Machine

Forme Studio - Fitness Machine

UNAGI - Electric Scooter

UNAGI - Electric Scooter

UNAGI - Electric Scooter

Clean Bottle Square

Clean Bottle Square

Clean Bottle Square

Titan Straps

Titan Straps

Titan Straps

More Examples

Here are some additional projects and capabilities

Here are some additional projects and capabilities

  • Multi Camera Product

  • Electric Scooter

  • Computational Design

  • Metal Casting (silver)

  • Structural Simulation

  • Electronic Enclosures

  • Rendering

  • Optimized structures TPMS

  • Functional 3D printing

  • Mechanism Design

  • Folding Quadcopter

  • Mohoc Rugged Camera

  • CritterBlok

  • Thermal Simulation

  • SLA Printing

  • Rendering

  • Optimization

  • Shoe Sole

  • Prototypes

  • Drawings

  • Multi Camera Product

  • Electric Scooter

  • Computational Design

  • Metal Casting (silver)

  • Structural Simulation

  • Electronic Enclosures

  • Rendering

  • Optimized structures TPMS

  • Functional 3D printing

  • Mechanism Design

  • Folding Quadcopter

  • Mohoc Rugged Camera

  • CritterBlok

  • Thermal Simulation

  • SLA Printing

  • Rendering

  • Optimization

  • Shoe Sole

  • Prototypes

  • Drawings

Contact

Contact

Contact

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