by Robert Footitt | 22 Apr, 2026 | Mechanical Design, News, Product Design
Whilst I’m happy to work with businesses of any size, typically much of my work is with smaller businesses and that is where I feel I can add the most value.Having spent years working on projects at lower volumes, I’ve built up a solid understanding of the...
by Robert Footitt | 22 Apr, 2026 | News
When you’re a 3D CAD beginner, the biggest challenge is often knowing what to do first with the software you’re using.A lot of online CAD tutorials focus on a single function in isolation. That’s useful if you already have a decent level of experience but for...
by Robert Footitt | 22 Apr, 2026 | Mechanical Design, News, Product Design
Thought I’d shine a bit more light on a product I helped develop for a client, the Purcy Chair Co., after my post for Pattern a couple of weeks ago.A few years ago, Aaron Gibson approached me about developing a portable barber’s chair that needed to be significantly...
by Robert Footitt | 21 Apr, 2026 | Mechanical Design, News, Product Design
If you’re a small business or startup, you might have this problem…You have a solid idea, some sketches, maybe a prototype – but everything is stuck on paper.My company, RF3 Design, can step in at this point!I help small businesses turn ideas into:-...
by Robert Footitt | 21 Apr, 2026 | Mechanical Design, News
With the rise in popularity of home 3D printers and other small-scale manufacturing machines, many hobbyists find they need 3D modelling to develop their own ideas but don’t know where to begin.The software can feel intimidating when you first start out, and...
