CAD capacity extension
An extension of your engineering team for recurring work, new configurations, and peaks in demand.
We work with manufacturers of technical furniture, lighting, and industrial equipment.
Three services to design, update, and show your products.
We create 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and product images. Tell us what you make and where your team needs support.
Create models and drawings
When your team has more CAD work than it can handle, we help create and revise the files needed to develop and manufacture your products.
Update existing CAD files
We rebuild and organize older models so your team can modify them, reuse them, and create new product versions more easily.
Show products before they are made
We create realistic images so your team and customers can see the product, compare options, and decide what to make.
Case studies
A long partnership.
A shared way of working.
For Formaspace, an American manufacturer of custom furniture, Plus Design Solutions has provided ongoing CAD support built around parametric templates and a remote team.
10+years of collaboration, as published in the Formaspace case study.
Explore the case study“They are consistent, accurate, highly reliable, and their flexibility has supported our growth over the years.”
Outdoor lighting.
Ready for production.
For Celsa, Plus Design Solutions worked with the internal team to develop an outdoor lighting system, simplify its components, and prepare the drawings needed for manufacturing.
100%of technical and regulatory tests passed on first submission, as reported in the case study.
Explore the case study“Plus Design Solutions worked side-by-side with our in-house team”
Complex machinery.
Clear instructions.
For Agrofacil, Plus Design Solutions reverse-engineered agricultural machinery, organized its components into a 3D library, and created visual guides and animations to explain assembly.
3Dcomponent library, with a model for every part and visual assembly instructions, as reported in the case study.
Explore the case study“…they delivered installation documents that run like clockwork”
Work with us
in four simple steps.
A useful partnership starts with understanding how your team builds, reviews, and releases its work.
Start with the real workload
Share the products, pending tasks, software, and deadlines. We identify a focused place to start.
Agree on the working standard
Define file structures, drawing examples, deliverables, review ownership, and what needs your approval.
Work through a 20-hour pilot
Use a small package of real work to assess the fit. Scope, terms, and availability are agreed before starting.
Build a repeatable rhythm
Review the results together and decide how ongoing support can fit into your engineering workflow.
Work directly with real engineers.
Based in Medellín and led by founder Alejandra García, Plus Design Solutions brings industrial design and product engineering into the daily work of manufacturing teams.
We learn the product, ask practical questions, and work with the people responsible for getting it made.
Useful before
the first conversation.
Practical guides to preparing a CAD handoff, organizing a product library, and evaluating external support.
A CAD handoff your team can actually use.
What to share before another team touches your models, drawings, or product variants.
Read the guideYour CAD library does not need a clean sweep.
Choose one product family and turn a difficult update into a useful starting point.
Read the guideWhat should a CAD pilot prove?
A small package of real work can answer more useful questions than a broad promise.
Read the guideCAD support FAQ
What CAD services does Plus Design Solutions offer manufacturers?
Plus Design Solutions creates 3D models and manufacturing drawings, updates existing CAD files, and produces realistic product renderings. We work with manufacturers of technical furniture, lighting, and industrial equipment.
Can U.S. manufacturers outsource CAD work to Plus Design Solutions?
Yes. Our team works remotely from Medellín, Colombia, and supports U.S. manufacturers with ongoing CAD work and periods of higher demand. We have worked with Formaspace, a U.S. custom furniture manufacturer, for more than 10 years. Read the Formaspace case study.
Can you update older CAD files and make them easier to reuse?
Yes. We rebuild and organize existing CAD models so your team can edit them and create new product variants. We can build parametric templates that let you change dimensions or options from a shared model.
What CAD software and file formats do you support?
We work with Autodesk Inventor and iLogic. Depending on the project, deliverables can include STEP, DXF, DWG, and PDF. We confirm the software version, native files, and required formats with your team before starting.
Can you create manufacturing drawings to our standards?
Yes. We prepare or revise manufacturing drawings using your team’s examples, templates, and file conventions. We agree in advance on what to deliver, who reviews it, and who on your team approves the drawings for production.
Can you create product renderings before we manufacture anything?
Yes. We create realistic product renderings so you can see how a product will look, compare materials and finishes, and show options to customers before committing to production.
What does the 20-hour CAD pilot include?
The 20-hour pilot covers a small set of real CAD tasks from your team’s workload. Before starting, we agree on deliverables, review criteria, price, and availability. After the pilot, we review the work together and decide whether ongoing support makes sense.
What should we share to get started?
Start with the product and the task you need help with. Share any models or drawings you already have, a sample of the output you expect, and your deadlines. These details help us agree on where to start. Read the CAD handoff guide.