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.
The project case studies on this page offer a closer look at our work in CNC machining, CNC routing and contract manufacturing across a diverse range of applications and production requirements.
Manufacturing Case Studies
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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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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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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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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.