Functional 3D Printing
Prototypes, brackets, housings, jigs, fixtures, replacement parts, and end-use components using material choices matched to the job.
3D printing • CAD • scanning • product development
Merten Designs
Functional parts, rapid prototypes, and design support for inventors, builders, and small teams that need capable engineering help without big-company friction.
Small business attention. Technical execution.
From a rough idea to a tested physical part.
Merten Designs LLC supports decorative and functional 3D printed parts, with a strong focus on practical components, fixtures, prototypes, reverse-engineered replacements, and engineering-grade material choices.
Bring an existing file, a napkin sketch, a broken part, or a product idea. The goal is to help you move from uncertainty to something you can hold, test, revise, and manufacture.
Capabilities
Design and manufacturing support built around real parts.
CAD Design
Concept modeling, fit checks, design-for-print improvements, drawing cleanup, and iteration from rough concept to usable geometry.
3D Scanning
Capture physical shapes for reference, inspection, reverse engineering, restoration, and parts that need to match existing real-world surfaces.
Product Development
Early prototypes, test articles, design revisions, small-batch manufacturing planning, and hands-on support for inventors.
Materials & applications
Practical material guidance for practical use cases.
Engineering-grade options
PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, Nylon/PA, Polycarbonate/PC, carbon-fiber or glass-fiber reinforced composites and other application-driven choices.
Design intent
Strength, temperature exposure, fasteners, tolerances, surface finish, and service environment.
Project types
Functional prototypes, production aids, fitment checks and custom components.
Portfolio
Project examples are being prepared.
A public portfolio will be added as project photos, summaries, and NDA-safe examples are consolidated.
Functional Prototypes
Proof-of-concept parts, test revisions, and design validation builds.
Scan-to-CAD Work
Measured references, reverse engineering, fitment, and restoration support.
Manufacturing Aids
Jigs, fixtures, templates, workholding, and small production tools.
Products
Functional product lines are in development.
Merten Designs is exploring practical, small-batch products built around useful printed parts, custom-fit designs, shop aids, and durable everyday problem solving.
Automotive
Custom-fit, non-critical accessories and functional printed components.
Custom Tools & Jigs
Fixtures, templates, organizers, workholding aids, and task-specific shop tools.
Custom Product Designs
Original parts and product concepts designed for fit, function, testing, and iteration.
Start a project
Email Merten Designs to get started.
Send a note with your idea, existing files, photos, sketches, material needs, timeline, or the problem your part needs to solve.
Project inquiries
info@mertendesigns.com
For CAD files, scans, reference photos, or NDA-sensitive details, email first and Merten Designs will coordinate the right next step.