Services
IP management, industrial design, human factors research, mechanical design, 3D CAD design and detailing, prototype development and production management are some of the many services offered.
Our expertise is in managing the entire design process from blue sky ideation and patent submission through to final product placement..
Intellectual Property Management
Protection of new innovation is vital. It provides a basis from which to generate increased revenue and profits. We can help to facilitate your patent submissions.
Industrial Design
Good industrial design combines style with improved product performance. We design innovative products that work in the real world. We integrate visual appeal, functionality and the latest manufacturing techniques to achieve great products.
Human Factors/Ergonomics
Products that operate intuitively increase user satisfaction and help develop stronger brand loyalty Making sure your products will be comfortable to use is something we start with during the design process.
Engineering
We offer a full complement of sophisticated engineering tools like finite element analysis and dynamic modeling. Stress analysis and DFM/A completed at the initial design stages helps to avoid costly rework and reduces the time to market.
CAD contract services
Detailed production drawings are necessary for final production. F3 offers full 3D and 2D CAD services in the development process. GD&T using ISO and ANSI standards (ASME Y14.5) help to ensure the final fit for your product in the quickest and most cost-effective way.
Offering native CAD data in Creo/ProEngineer, SolidWorks, Rhino 3D, Inventor or IronCAD we can work with suppliers to ensure data is transferred accurately and fast.
Prototype development
In-house prototyping along with a network of partners provides a vital opportunity to see your ideas in action and produces an early sample of your product. The constant iterative process that is sometimes required at the initial design phase of product development requires a quick source for generating prototypes that can be held and tested.
CNC machining, laser engraving and cutting, additive manufacturing and simple assembly can all be done in-house.
Design specifications
We design to meet your specific needs. If you require your design to meet safety requirements we can help. Starting with a known goal at the start of the design process allows for a faster development of your design and introduction to the market.
ANSI ST55, ANSI ISO ST 15883, IEC 61010, EN 13060, ASME BPVC Sec VIII, EN 62366, ISO 14971, EN 13485, EN 13445 IEC 60601, EN 62366, NSF/ANSI 2, ASTM F08-10, ISO 4210, O Reg 221 and ASTM F 2374 and ASTM F24, are just some of the international and American standards we have worked with to help design and generate guidelines for product development and testing. Whether you are working with UL, ISO, CSA or FCC to meet safety and functional requirements, we can help.