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Cases
Industrial design case studies for hardware product teams.
See how different hardware projects move from unclear requirements to design, prototype, DFM or supplier-ready next steps.
Client-safeClient names and sensitive product details are removed.
Problem-ledCases are organized by the project situation and next decision.
Useful detailsEach case shows work completed, approval gates and preparation notes.
Project materialsBrief, design, prototype and production details are reviewed together.
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The kinds of decisions cases cover
Every case below touches one or more of these project stages: enclosure design, prototype planning, DFM or supplier sample review. Use the product-type filter further down this page to browse by industry instead.
EnclosurePCB, ports, vents, bosses, split lines and CMF.
PrototypeLooks-like, works-like and production-intent sample paths.
DFMInjection molding, draft, wall thickness, ribs and supplier quote risk.
PilotSupplier samples, defects, QC notes and approval gates.
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What each case shows
Client names and confidential details are removed, but each example still explains the project challenge, work completed and useful takeaways.
Client-safe examplesClient names and confidential details are removed. Each page focuses on the project challenge, work completed and what a similar team can prepare before contacting us. Any figures shown are representative ranges for this project type, not audited results from one named client.
Terms are confirmed before paid scope
IP assignment, editable-file ownership, manufacturing rights and usage limits should be written into the project agreement before deeper work starts.
First reply focuses on the next decision
The review goal is a practical development path: what to review, what to prepare and whether the next step should be design, prototype, DFM or supplier follow-through.
Designed for remote hardware teams
Project intake is structured for international teams while supplier, sample and production-follow-up questions can be handled close to the manufacturing base.
Work examples
What you can expect to see
A useful case should show more than a polished render. It should explain inputs, design work, prototype checks and manufacturing preparation.
Project brief
Mapped before scope
Brief, references, constraints and current files are mapped before scope is recommended.
Engineering handoff
Supplier-ready handoff
3D structure, assembly logic and exploded views make supplier handoff easier to review.
Prototype review
Prototype learning path
Sample route, fit checks and revision notes show what the next prototype should prove.
Production prep
Late changes reduced
DFM notes, supplier questions and pilot gates reduce late surprises before tooling or launch.
Project examples
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Wearable device designSmart Device & IoT Enclosures
Wearable AI Glasses Industrial Design
Challenge: Fitting a camera, battery, speaker and antenna into a slim temple could easily push weight, balance or heat into an uncomfortable range.
Work shown: Frame and temple architecture map for battery, PCB, speaker and camera placement.
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Smart home appliance designSmart Device & IoT Enclosures
Robot Vacuum Dock Enclosure Design
Challenge: A dock built purely around the blower and bag geometry could end up bulky, noisy-looking or hard to service.
Work shown: Dock architecture map for blower, dust bag, charging contacts and cable routing.
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Medical device designMedical Device Design & Diagnostics
IVD Analyzer Medical Device Design
Challenge: A styling-first enclosure could complicate cleaning, service access, cable management or the validation work that follows.
Work shown: Instrument architecture map for fluidics, optics, touchscreen and service access.
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Industrial equipment designRobotics & Automation Equipment
Industrial Collaborative Robot Mechanical Design
Challenge: Covers built only around motor housings could create pinch points, block cable routing or complicate joint maintenance.
Work shown: Arm and joint architecture map for motors, cabling, sensors and service access.
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Consumer appliance designConsumer Product Design
Countertop Coffee Grinder Redesign
Challenge: A cosmetic-only refresh could ignore chamber access, static buildup and heat clearance around the motor, creating field-service or safety issues later.
Work shown: Housing architecture map for bean hopper, grind chamber, motor and vent placement.
View this caseHandheld tool designTools, Equipment & Housings
Cordless Power Tool Housing Design
Challenge: A housing built only around the motor footprint could create hot spots near the grip, unbalanced weight distribution or a battery interface that does not seat securely under vibration.
Work shown: Housing architecture map for motor, gearbox, battery interface and vent placement.
View this casePersonal care device designWellness & Personal Devices
Facial Skincare Device Design
Challenge: A housing built only around the electronics footprint could create seam lines that trap moisture, an uncomfortable grip angle or a charging interface that compromises the water seal.
Work shown: Housing architecture map for roller head, motor, battery and charging port placement.
View this caseRetail display and dispenser designPackaging-Adjacent Product Systems
Retail Countertop Dispenser Display Design
Challenge: A display built only around the product footprint could block logo visibility, make restocking slow for store staff or fail to stay upright on a crowded shelf.
Work shown: Display architecture map for brand header, front window, product stack and dispensing slot.
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How each case is organized
Each example is written so you can quickly understand the problem, the work completed and whether the same path fits your product.
Project challenge
The product issue or development question the team needed to solve.
Work completed
The design, engineering, prototype, DFM or supplier-review work included.
Useful takeaway
What a similar team should prepare before requesting a review.