by Robert Footitt | 6 May, 2026 | Mechanical Design, News
I’ve got another article out in the May issue of Model Engineer & Workshop Magazine! 🗞️ It’s becoming a bit of a habit… This is part one of a two-part series, where I share my top tips and tricks to help beginners (and more...
by Robert Footitt | 23 Apr, 2026 | Mechanical Design, News
We have a YouTube channel… 📹I’ve got a small (but growing) library of short, beginner friendly Alibre Atom3D tutorials which I record and narrate myself, with new videos being added once or twice a month.The intention behind these is to break down...
by Robert Footitt | 23 Apr, 2026 | Mechanical Design, News, Product Design
I thought it was worth putting together a clear overview of what I actually do at RF3 Design. It covers more ground than people sometimes realise! 1. The big one is product development, from initial concept through to manufacture-ready designs. 📝 I work with...
by Robert Footitt | 23 Apr, 2026 | Mechanical Design, News, Product Design
You might know that I’m a big fan of Alibre for my design work and it’s what I always recommend to beginners!There are a lot of CAD systems out there, but for me it stands out in a few ways.The licensing model is the first thing worth mentioning. Unlike a lot of the...
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...
