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...
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:-...
