Case Studies
Examples of our work
Electronics Design – Virtual Reality Game Controller
One of the first third-party devices developed using the Steam VR HDK Client – Blackbox VR – a fast-growing fitness equipment startup “SGW Designworks was instrumental in making our product a reality. We knew what we wanted our...
Industrial Design – Visual Brand Language for Enterprise IT Products
A completely new look and feel for an entire product line Client – Cradlepoint - an established business Expertise Applied Product Design & DevelopmentIndustrial DesignEnclosure DesignUser Interface DesignRapid Iterative Development Cycles: Build-Test-Learn...
IP-Rated Enclosure Design for Industrial Equipment
IP-69K rated enclosure recognized with an Idaho Innovation Award Client – Preco Electronics - an established manufacturer Expertise Applied Product Design & DevelopmentIP-Rated DesignRuggedizationDesign For ManufactureEnclosure DesignUser Interface DesignInjection...
Mechanical Design – Consumer Product
Improved design for production and prepared for manufacturing, achieving target production costs Client – Restangles - a consumer product company Expertise Applied Product Design & DevelopmentDesign For ManufactureUser Interface DesignMaterial AnalysisLiving-hinge...
Product Development – Impact-Sensing Chin Cup
Full development and product manufacturing start in ~ 12 months Client – Battle Sports Science – A sporting goods company Expertise Applied Product Design & DevelopmentElectronics DesignFirmware DevelopmentIndustrial DesignMechanical DesignEnclosure DesignUser...
Mechanical Design – Weapon Stabilization Product
Improved internal tension systems, product durability, and preparation for manufacturing in ~ 6 months Client – Advanced Accuracy Solutions – a manufacturer of products for law enforcement and military Expertise Applied Product Design & DevelopmentFeasibility...
Product Development – Adding New Capabilities to Industrial Equipment
Trade-show demo unit in ~3 months and commercialization in ~6 months Client – Aero Specialties - an established manufacturer “The team at SGW have individual skill-sets that work together to create a ‘can do’ operation at the same time being mindful of budgets and...
Electronics Design – Enterprise Tablet Charging Docks
Rapid development and product launch in ~ 5 months Client – Portsmith Technologies - a designer and manufacturer of enterprise IT products Expertise Applied Product Design & DevelopmentIndustrial Product DevelopmentElectronics DesignMechanical DesignDesign For...
Industrial Design – WiFi Access Point
New IT product with a new look for a market leader in 4 months Client – Cradlepoint – a world leader in enterprise routing and networking products Expertise Applied Product Design & DevelopmentFeasibility AnalysisIndustrial DesignMechanical DesignEnclosure...
Industrial Product Development – Hands-Free Barcode Scanning
Design, prototyping, testing, and product launch in ~ 8 months Client – Portsmith Technologies - a designer and manufacturer of enterprise IT products Expertise Applied Product Design & DevelopmentMechanical DesignDesign For ManufactureRapid Iterative Development...
Machine Design – Agriculture Equipment
Improved functionality and reduced production cost with system redesign and functional prototype in ~ 12 months Client – GenZ - a producer of next-generation agriculture equipment Expertise Applied Product Design & DevelopmentFeasibility AnalysisMechanism...
Enclosure Design – Industrial Equipment
Development of a new enclosure design as well as optimized routing and configuration of multiple products in ~ 3 months Client – Critical Systems - a producer of gas control systems for semiconductor manufacturing Expertise Applied Product Design &...
Mechanical Design – Military/Defense Product
Prototyping, regulatory testing, and production units completed in ~ 1 month Client – WMD Tech - a startup Expertise Applied Product Design & DevelopmentFeasibility AnalysisMachined Part DesignCollapsing Frame DesignDesign For ManufactureFrame DesignRapid...
Design for Manufacture – Firearms
Manufacturing cost reduction without sacrificing premium features Client – Axial Precision (now AllTerra Arms) - a startup Expertise Applied Product Design & DevelopmentDesign For ManufactureMaterial AnalysisMechanism EngineeringManufacturing Handoff Problem Axial...
Mechanical Design – Ag-Tech Product
Improved functionality and reduced cost in ~ 3 months Client – Bayer Crop Science (a division of The Bayer Group) - a Fortune 500 company Expertise Applied Product Design & DevelopmentMachined Part DesignDesign For ManufactureManufacturing HandoffSupply Chain...
Product Development and Prototyping – Fire Safety Product
Improved functionality, new intellectual property, and regulatory testing in ~ 12 months Client – Smoke Guard - an established manufacturer Expertise Applied Product Design & DevelopmentFeasibility AnalysisDesign For ManufactureUser Interface DesignThermal...
Industrial Equipment Product Development – Ground Support Equipment
Award-winning design and a product launch in ~14 months Client – Aero Specialties - an established manufacturer “Prior to selecting SGW for this project, we approached several other development companies. The thing that stood out the most and basically sealed the deal...
Machine Design – Ground Support Equipment
User testing ~6 months after project start Client – Ramper Innovations - a startup “What I found valuable about working with SGW was their approach to development. In initial brain storming sessions, the team came together with me so that they could understand my...
Mechanical Design – Agricultural Tech Product
The development and launch of a cutting-edge new industrial product Client – an emerging agricultural business Expertise Applied Product Design & DevelopmentFeasibility AnalysisMaterial AnalysisMechanism EngineeringMachine DesignRuggedizationDesign For...
IoT Development – Consumer Wearables
Development of highly adaptable hardware that supported IoT integration in ~ 16 months Client – [confidential] - A technology startup Expertise Applied Product Design & DevelopmentEnclosure DesignUser Interface DesignElectronics DesignFirmware...
Mechanical Design – Firearm Component
Improved functionality and reliability in ~ 4 months Client – Sharps Rifle Company - a producer of AR-15 carbine rifles and components Expertise Applied Material AnalysisDesign For ManufactureMechanical DesignRuggedizationRapid Iterative Development Cycles:...
Electronics Design – Rugged Tablet Charging Station
Concept development, tablet mechanical interface, electronics integration, and design for manufacture in ~ 4 months Client – Portsmith – a designer and manufacturer of enterprise IT products Expertise Applied Product Design & DevelopmentElectronics...
Enclosure Design – Specialty Equipment
Enclosure developed and ready for production in ~1 month Client – MilTech - an authorized National Military Government Intermediary Expertise Applied Product Design & DevelopmentMechanical DesignEnclosure DesignMechanism EngineeringRapid Iterative Development...
Product Development – IoT Product
Development and fully functional prototypes for a new product Client – GIR - an innovative consumer goods company Expertise Applied Product Design & DevelopmentFeasibility AnalysisMaterial AnalysisMechanical DesignMechanism EngineeringDesign For ManufactureUser...
Mechanical Design – Consumer Smartphone Accessory
Initial manufacturing and design engineering package in ~ 3 months Client – TripleThink USA - an early-stage technology business Expertise Applied Product Design & DevelopmentMechanical DesignDesign For ManufactureUser Interface DesignEnclosure DesignRapid...
Product Development – Construction Equipment
Complete product design, from concept to launch in ~18 months Client – Correct Cut - a startup Expertise Applied Product Design & DevelopmentFeasibility AnalysisMechanism EngineeringElectronics DevelopmentRapid Iterative Development Cycles:...
Product Development – Industrial IT Product
Full development and product manufacturing start in ~ 18 months Client – Trimble – An established technology company Expertise Applied Product Design & DevelopmentElectronics DesignMechanical DesignEnclosure DesignRapid Iterative Development Cycles:...
Mechanical Product Development – Complex Commercial Equipment
From concept to CES-ready prototype design in ~16 months Client – Blackbox VR – a fast-growing fitness equipment startup “SGW Designworks was instrumental in making our product a reality. We knew what we wanted our product to be, but we needed to take it from a...