Our work in practice.
These projects show how we solve real production challenges by combining our design + manufacturing expertise with a deep bench of in-house capabilities.
Tektonics works with manufacturers, engineers, contractors and product companies across a wide range of industries. Our capabilities are part of an integrated design + contract manufacturing operation.
Some clients come to us with established designs and production requirements; other clients need additional consultation and design for manufacturability (DFM) support as part of the quoting process.
These case studies show how we apply CNC machining, CNC routing and other in-house capabilities to real manufacturing challenges.
Manufacturing Case Studies
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CNC Machining as a Bridge to Production
Application: OEM Pre-Production & Field Testing
An industrial manufacturer needed functional parts for field testing before investing in injection-molding tooling. We provided DFM and material guidance, then CNC machined the initial production run.
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Industrial Design & Manufacturing
Application: Medical Device Hardware Design & Manufacturing
We work with our medical device clients to develop and manufacture machined hardware, and fixtures that fit their needs.
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Electronics Chassis Design & Manufacturing
Application: Custom Audio Component Design & Production
We work with engineers and product designers to develop prototypes and manufacture retail-grade product lines.
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Large-Scale Custom Hardware
Application: Bridge Infrastructure Components for VDOT
We manufactured large-scale custom steel take-ups, main take-up nuts and cap nuts to VDOT as part of the repair and maintenance of the James River Lift Bridge, a key piece of Virginia infrastructure.
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Solidworks Modeling & CNC Steel Machining
Application: Transportation Infrastructure Rehabilitation Components
Working for VDOT, we leveraged our machining and technical expertise to create high-quality brackets to support cables for the Benjamin Harrison Memorial Bridge.
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Scaling Production & Efficient Machining
Application: Scaling Production for a Consumer Product Manufacturer
Efficient manufacturing processes and the growth of our client allowed us to invest in machinery to support high volume production runs.
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Reproduction, CNC Routing & Hand Carving
Application: Historic Architectural Reproduction & CNC Routing
Design, manufacturing, and woodworking skills to work on the Historic Reproduction of Moulding & Millwork for Richmond’s Old City Hall.
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Design, Manufacturing, & Casting
Application: Castings & Finished Machined Parts For Hi-Fi Audio Products
Utilizing our in house designers, extensive partner network, and advanced fixturing and machining knowledge.
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Part Failure Analysis & CNC Milling
Application: Aviation Hardware Reproduction & Failure Analysis
Leveraging a knowledge of materials and the original broken component to reproduce a trailer coupling for the Virginia Dept. of Aviation.
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Reproduction & CNC Routing
Application: Historic Architectural Reproduction
Design, manufacturing, and woodworking skills to replicate moulding blocks from a historic home.