Design & CAD Service · Sydney
3D models made from your ideas, sketches and parts
Our Sydney team turns ideas, sketches, photos and existing parts into 3D models for manufacturing. We guide you through the design process.
CAD stands for computer-aided design — the 3D file a printer, workshop or manufacturer builds from.
15 minutes on Google Meet, with a designer.
The Production Pipeline
01 · You are here
Design & CAD Service
Concept, CAD and 3D modelling.
02 · Ready to print?
Print Service
3D printing for prototypes, parts and production runs.
03 · Beyond printing?
Fabrication Services
Casting, finishing, and complete fabrication.
How this service works
Step 1
Have an Idea
A sketch, a concept, or just a few thoughts.
Step 2
Consult Us
Free 15-minute consultation — we connect the dots in your design.
Step 3
We Design It
Your idea becomes a production-ready 3D file, delivered to you.
How this service works
Have an Idea
A sketch, a concept, or just a few thoughts.
Consult Us
Free 15-minute consultation — we connect the dots in your design.
We Design It
Your idea becomes a production-ready 3D file, delivered to you.
It Starts With an Idea
Start With What You Have.
A scribble on the back of a napkin. A photo of a part you need to replace. A spec sheet, or a rough idea of the shape.
You don't need software, training or a finished design. Bring what you have and we turn it into a 3D model you can make things from.
Three Ways to Create a File
Your Idea.
Three Paths.
We choose the modelling method to suit your part, artwork or existing object.
Three Ways to Create a File
Your Idea.Three Paths.
We choose the modelling method to suit your part, artwork or existing object.
3D Sculpting
For artistic and organic shapes — sculpted forms, characters, decorative pieces and artwork.
- Organic surfaces
- Character design
- Artistic commissions
- Decorative elements
CAD Design
For dimensioned parts and assemblies — components that have to fit, mount and be manufactured.
- Dimensioned modelling
- Assembly design
- Engineering drawings
- Checks for manufacturing
3D Scanning
For turning an existing object into an editable 3D model, so it can be reproduced or modified. Studio or on-site scanning.
- Structured-light scanning
- Point cloud processing
- Reverse engineering
- Quality inspection
Already have a file?
We repair, clean up and convert existing 3D files for manufacturing — downloaded STL, scan mesh or client-supplied STEP. $165/hr + GST, billed in one-hour blocks. If your file is ready to make, go straight to printing.
Why Us
Engineers. Designers. Fabricators.
Our team designs, prints and fabricates. Engineers, product designers and fabricators under one roof — concept to production-ready file, and all the way to finished product.
Over 10 years and thousands of customers across architecture, product design, medical, defence, arts, and manufacturing.
10+
Years
1000+
Projects
End-to-End
Idea to Product
Custom Installations
Large-format sculptural works for galleries, public spaces, and retail environments.
Multi-Part Products
Complex assemblies with components, hardware, and finishing.
Investment Moulds
Patterns for lost-wax casting in bronze, aluminium, and glass.
Biocompatible Orthotics
Medical-grade custom devices for patient-specific anatomy.
Process
How It Works
Prepare
Start your brief online with a description and any sketches, photos or files you have.
Book
Free 15-minute consultation over Google Meet with one of our designers.
Quote
We scope your project, provide a fixed price, and define deliverables.
Create
Design iterations with regular check-ins. Direct access to your designer.
Deliver
Production-ready files (STEP, OBJ, STL) plus engineering drawings. You own the IP.
File to Physical
Take your finished file into 3D printing for a prototype, or fabrication for production.
Pricing
Design pricing
Three ways to engage — from a quick CAD tweak to a full product brought to market. Every project starts with a free 15-minute consultation. Full IP ownership upon payment.
Hourly
15-min consult free · Min 1 hour
Design & CAD
- Free 15-min consultation
- Direct designer access
- STEP / STL / 3MF delivery
- IP ownership on payment
- Billed in one-hour blocks
Prototype
Fixed-scope · 2–3 weeks
Design & CAD
- Free 15-min consultation
- Direct designer access
- STEP / STL / 3MF delivery
- IP ownership on payment
- Fixed-price quote
- Engineering drawings (PDF)
- Checks for manufacturing
- Design revisions
- Scheduled design check-ins
3D Print
- Physical prototype · 1 round
- Hand-off to Print Service
Custom
End-to-end · 4–12 weeks
Design & CAD
- Free 15-min consultation
- Direct designer access
- STEP / STL / 3MF delivery
- IP ownership on payment
- Fixed-price quote
- Engineering drawings (PDF)
- Checks for manufacturing
- Design revisions
- Weekly check-ins & milestone reports
- 3D scanning included
- Concept ideation & research
- Dedicated project designer
3D Print
- Physical prototypes · multiple rounds
- Print runs managed for you
Fabrication
- Production / manufacture managed by us
“Leon took the time to understand the requirements and created a high-quality SolidWorks model that matched my specifications very closely… I would highly recommend Leon to anyone looking for help with CAD modelling, 3D printing, prototyping, or engineering projects.”
We define the scope and quote during your free consultation.
Case Study · SP-T1755
From pencil sketch to trophy model
Tilt Industrial Design commissioned the INDE.Awards trophy. Alexander Wong drew the concept in pencil.
We translated those sketches into the CAD model and printed the pattern. Canberra Glassworks cast the result in recycled glass.
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3D Print
Fabrication
Deliverables
What You Get
- Production-ready file formats (STEP, OBJ, STL, 3MF)
- Engineering drawings included
- Direct communication with your assigned designer
- Full IP ownership upon payment
- Design revisions during the design phase
- Direct handoff to Print or Fabrication
- Confidentiality guaranteed
Your Design. Your IP.
Every file is yours — ready for print, fabrication, or any manufacturer you choose.
What We Make
What we can model
Home, Trade & Workshop
Replacement Parts
3D modelling of a broken or discontinued part from your photos and measurements.
Product Development
Functional Prototypes
CAD design for parts that have to fit, mount and work before they go to production.
Artists & Studios
Artwork & Sculpture
Digital sculpting for organic shapes, one-off pieces and editions.
Architecture
Scale Models
CAD modelling for architecture — 1:200 council models to presentation maquettes.
Film, TV & Events
Props & Replicas
3D modelling and prop design for screen — hero props on shoot-date deadlines.
Medical
Patient-Specific Devices
Medical CAD design — biocompatible orthotics fitted to real anatomy.
FAQ
Common Questions
Can you work from a sketch or description?
Yes. Rough sketches, verbal descriptions, reference images, photos, or just an idea. We guide you through the process.
I have a broken part — what should I send?
Photos from several angles, the overall dimensions of the part, the dimensions of anything it fits into or bolts onto, and a description of how it should fit and work. If you can, bring the part itself to the studio.
What happens in the free consultation?
Fifteen minutes over Google Meet with one of our designers. We look at what you have, ask how the part or piece is used, then define the scope and quote.
How long does a typical design project take?
Simple parts: 2–5 business days. Complex assemblies: 1–3 weeks. Defined during the free consultation.
Do I own the intellectual property?
Yes. Full IP ownership transfers upon payment. All source files included. Manufacture anywhere.
What file formats do you deliver?
We deliver production-ready files in STEP, OBJ, STL and 3MF formats. Engineering drawings as PDF. Full IP ownership upon payment.
What is the difference between CAD and 3D sculpting?
CAD is dimensioned modelling for parts and assemblies. 3D sculpting is for organic, artistic forms. We offer both in-house.
Can you reverse-engineer an existing part?
Yes. 3D scanning, mesh cleanup, and production-ready CAD reconstruction.
Do you offer 3D scanning in Sydney?
Yes. Structured-light scanning at our Sydney studio. On-site within Sydney metro.
Discuss your idea with a designer
Bring a sketch, a photo, a part or a description. Fifteen minutes on Google Meet, with a designer, and we will tell you what it takes to model it.
Got your file already? Continue to Print Service →