by Robert Footitt | 8 Jul, 2026 | Mechanical Design, News
Here’s a project we’re particularly proud of: our work with Duraproducts on the Durachannel. This is an injection-moulded linear drainage channel manufactured from recycled plastics, designed to provide high-flow drainage for large areas like car parks and...
by Robert Footitt | 8 Jul, 2026 | Disability Design, Mechanical Design, News, Product Design
We don’t talk about this side of things enough, but we really do love what we do here at RF3 Design. It’s not just a means to an end! 😄 So what do we love about it? Most of it actually… but we’ll be more specific. The variety is the big...
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...
