3D CAD Part Design & Engineering
Individual part design is a foundational skill for product designers or design engineers. The best part designs are simultaneously driven by form and function. Manufacturing constraints, performance requirements and product life cycles are also woven into the process. 3D CAD modeling software is the primary tool used to develop parts for prototyping and production. At […]
Mechanism Design
Mechanism design is where movement, force, timing, and user interaction are developed into a working product solution. Many products require parts to slide, rotate, lock, release, fold, adjust, latch, or move through a controlled range of motion. These mechanical behaviors need to feel intuitive to the user while also being durable, manufacturable, and appropriate for […]
Electro-mechanical Design
Electro-mechanical design brings physical product development together with electronics, controls, motors, sensors, displays, wiring, and user interfaces. These products often require close coordination between industrial design, mechanical engineering, electrical systems, software, and manufacturing. The physical enclosure, internal layout, control locations, service access, cooling, wiring paths, and user interaction all need to be considered together. At […]
Design for Manufacture (DFM)
Design for Manufacture is the process of refining a product so it can be produced reliably, efficiently, and at the right level of quality. A product may look good in concept form, but the details of material selection, wall thickness, draft, parting lines, machining access, tolerances, finishing, tooling, and process selection determine whether it can […]
Design for Assembly (DFA)
Design for Assembly focuses on how a product comes together. Even when individual parts are well designed, the full product can become difficult, expensive, or unreliable if the assembly process is not considered. Fasteners, part orientation, access, sequence, alignment, serviceability, and the number of components all affect production cost, quality, and long-term performance. At Rute, […]
Handoff Documentation
Handoff documentation translates the developed product into the information needed for manufacturing, quoting, review, and production. Clear documentation helps reduce ambiguity between the client, designer, engineer, supplier, and manufacturer. Depending on the project, this may include production CAD files, 2D drawings, tolerance information, material specifications, finish requirements, assembly notes, exploded views, bill of materials, and […]
Kobalt 24 Volt Straight Shaft String Trimmer
Production grade A-surface geometry development.
Kobalt 24-Volt 8 Inch Hedge Trimmer
Production grade A-surface geometry development.
Breville Custom Retail Display
Quick turn concept illustration and engineering grade CAD hand-offs.
EGO PGX™ Commercial Charging Intro Video
The EGO PGX™ Commercial Charging Intro Video showcases the results of our collaboration with the Ego Commercial Team at EGO. This innovative take on charging was developed by EGO specifically for the unique needs of commercial landscaping crews as they convert from gas to electric equipment. Rute was called upon in the effort to translate […]