About Tektonics Design Group
Precision CNC machining, CNC routing, industrial design & contract manufacturing in Richmond, Va.
A full-service machine shop & manufacturing partner.
Tektonics Design Group is a Richmond, Virginia-based machine shop and contract manufacturing partner specializing in precision CNC machining, CNC routing, laser marking & industrial design.
Since 2003, we've worked with OEMs and other manufacturers to develop and produce parts for a wide range of applications and industries. Our integrated design + manufacturing operation brings industrial designers and machinists together under one roof, with a focus on manufacturability and repeat production, including pre-production prototypes and first articles.
Our manufacturing experience includes longstanding relationships with high-end audio manufacturers such as DeVore Fidelity and Linear Tube Audio, alongside the design and production of products for our own Fern & Roby brand.
From design roots to repeat manufacturing
Founded in 2003, Tektonics made a name for itself through complex custom architectural projects that combined industrial design, metalworking and woodworking. Over time, we expanded into CNC machining and routing, shifting our focus toward repeat work for OEMs and other manufacturers.
Co-founder Christopher Hildebrand led that transition, building long-term client relationships and expanding our in-house capabilities.
In 2013, Christopher developed Fern & Roby, a high-end audio brand whose loudspeakers, turntables, amplifiers and furniture are designed and manufactured by the Tektonics team here in Richmond.
That work gives us firsthand experience with the challenges (and rewards) of developing a product, bringing it into production and maintaining it over time.
Christopher Hildebrand, co-founder of Tektonics Design Group, in our Richmond manufacturing facility.
Manufacturing for high-end audio OEMs
Tektonics has longstanding manufacturing relationships with independent high-end audio companies, including DeVore Fidelity and Linear Tube Audio.
For DeVore Fidelity, we manufacture a wide range of components for their O/Ref and O/Bronze loudspeakers, including bronze baskets, ports, waveguides and tweeters. Our work on the O/Bronze also involves designing foundry tooling, managing casting production and precision machining bronze speaker baskets.
For Linear Tube Audio, we’ve supported chassis design and manufacturing, drawing on our industrial design and machining capabilities to meet the client’s needs.
Bronze speaker baskets for DeVore Fidelity's O/Bronze loudspeakers, precision machined at Tektonics.
Our capabilities
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CNC Machining
Our machine shop provides precision milling & turning services for OEMs and manufacturers that need reliable, repeatable production. We machine parts out of metal, plastic and other materials, working with clients to meet tolerances, manufacturability and production requirements.
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CNC Routing
Our CNC routing services are used for repeat production of panels, custom components and more complex 3D parts in wood, plastics, composites and other materials. Our design + manufacturing teams work with clients on material selection, part geometry, tooling and cutting strategies to support efficient, consistent production runs.
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Contract Manufacturing
We provide CNC machining, routing and coordinated production services for OEMs, government agencies and prime contractors. Our integrated design + manufacturing capabilities help clients meet production requirements and maintain continuity across ongoing manufacturing programs.
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Industrial Design & DFM
Our industrial designers work alongside our manufacturing team to refine established designs and resolve practical production challenges. Their work includes CAD modeling, technical drawings, mechanical design, design for manufacturing (DFM) and the development of prototypes & first articles, with a focus on manufacturability and repeat production.
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Laser Marking
Our laser marking and engraving services provide permanent identification, branding and part information on manufactured components. We work with metals, plastics and other suitable materials, integrating marking into production workflows where consistency, legibility and repeatability are important.
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Materials & Finishes
We work with a broad range of metals, plastics, wood and composite materials, and are fluent in the appropriate machining and finishing methods for each application. Our experience across materials helps clients evaluate manufacturability, appearance and production requirements as they develop components for repeat manufacturing.
Industries we serve
Our clients include OEMs, industrial manufacturers, government contractors and companies developing specialized products. We support projects across a range of industries, including medical equipment, transportation infrastructure, consumer products and high-end audio.
Consumer products
High-end audio manufacturers
Industrial and commercial equipment
Architectural and built-environment applications
Medical and laboratory equipment
Transportation infrastructure
Foundry patternmaking
Industrial panels and enclosures
Site-specific templates
Government agencies, prime contractors and subcontractors
Precision-machined components for our client, Burlington Medical.
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A Richmond-based machine shop serving clients nationwide
Tektonics has operated in Richmond's historic Old Manchester neighborhood since 2003. Located near the I-95 and I-64 corridors, our machine shop serves OEMs, manufacturers and government clients throughout Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland and Washington, D.C., as well as clients across the United States.
Our Richmond facility brings CNC machining, CNC routing, industrial design and contract manufacturing together under one roof, allowing us to work closely with clients on projects requiring both design expertise and reliable production support.
Our facility also houses the Fern & Roby listening room, where visitors can experience audio products designed and manufactured by the Tektonics team.
Tektonics and Fern & Roby share a 20,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Richmond's historic Old Manchester neighborhood.
Let’s build what’s next
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