3D CAD services and 2D CAD drafting from a full NPD team
LA NPDT is a new product development company that runs CAD in-house alongside engineering, prototyping, tooling, and launch.
LA NPDT is a new product development company that runs CAD in-house alongside engineering, prototyping, tooling, and launch.
Our 3D CAD services and 2D CAD drafting are built by the same team that will prototype the part, design it for manufacturing, and ship it, so the model on screen matches the unit that comes off the line.
One accountable team, no education tax handing files between vendors, and CAD that downstream prototyping, tooling, and rendering teams can actually use on day one.
Operating since 2015 1,000+ products modeled 3D modeling, drafting, rendering, animation
Definition
What are 3D CAD services and 2D CAD drafting services?
3D CAD services turn an idea, sketch, or sample into a precise, parametric 3D model that downstream teams can manufacture, render, animate, or scan. 2D CAD drafting produces the dimensionally accurate engineering drawings, in the right file formats, that machinists, mold makers, and reviewers actually need to build the part. Done together, they are the single source of truth for the product.
2D CAD drafting services
Drawings that are informative, neat, easy to read, and accurate
When you choose our CAD company for your drafting needs, our team produces drawings that are informative, neat, easy to read, and accurate. These files are ideal for architectural, structural, and mechanical industries, and any engineer who needs precise sketches.
Our goal is simple: offer precise, dimensionally correct CAD files that also reflect your exact specifications. Send us your JPG, PDF, or TIFF files and we will do the rest, including proper views, dimensions, tolerances framed against ASME Y14.5 GD&T, and a clean title block.
- Redraw scanned, hand-drawn, or legacy drawings into clean digital CAD
- Production drawings with GD&T, BOM, and revision control
- Native and neutral file formats: DWG, DXF, PDF, plus ISO 10303 STEP and IGES
- Architectural, structural, and mechanical drafting
3D CAD service
Take your design to the next level
By exploring technology, we are able to offer our clients exclusive services to fit their every need. Our 3D CAD service takes your design to the next level. We bring to life your vision, model, or sketches through an aesthetically appealing design that reflects the form and the dimensions of your product. CAD packages plug directly into our rapid prototyping and 3D printing services teams for same-week parts.
The output files are the next step on your journey to production. Whether you are seeking a turnkey product, a product design partner, or someone to efficiently conceptualize your ideas, our team can help by providing powerful 3D CAD services that are ready for tooling, 3D printing, or licensing presentations.
What we deliver
- 01A full range of CAD services from one NPD team, no vendor coordination
Modeling, drafting, rendering, and animation by the same team that runs prototyping, DFM, and tooling, so the CAD file you sign off on is the same one that drives every downstream deliverable. One PM, one schedule, one accountable team.
- 023D CAD modeling & assemblies
Parametric parts, multi-part assemblies, surfacing for organic shapes, sheet metal, and mechanism design. Built to scale from a single prototype to full production tooling.
- 032D engineering drawings
Production-ready drawings with proper views, dimensions, tolerances, GD&T, BOMs, and a clean title block. Ready for the shop floor, the mold maker, or the patent attorney.
- 04Photoreal product rendering
Studio-quality renders for pitch decks, crowdfunding, packaging, web stores, and licensing meetings. Generated from the same CAD model that goes to manufacturing.
- 053D animation & exploded views
Mechanism animations, assembly sequences, and exploded views that explain how the product works in seconds, without a single technical paragraph.
- 06Reverse engineering & scan to CAD
We 3D scan a physical part and rebuild it as clean parametric CAD, so legacy parts and one-off prototypes can be modified, manufactured, or improved.
- 07File conversion & cleanup
Convert and repair STEP, IGES, Parasolid, STL, OBJ, DWG, DXF, and native files so the model is usable in the next tool, not just the one it was born in.
From sketch to manufacturable model
From sketch to manufacturable model
Send a JPG, PDF, TIFF, or sample, get back production-grade CAD
Most of our CAD projects start with something rough: a hand sketch on a napkin, a screenshot, a competitor product, or a 3D printed prototype that needs to be cleaned up for tooling. When the input is a physical part, we route it through our 3D scanning services first so the CAD rebuild starts from real measured geometry. We meet the project where it is and walk it forward.
Our designers translate that input into a clean, parametric CAD model with proper feature history, real materials, and the engineering drawings to go with it, so the file is useful to a machinist, a mold maker, or an investor without any rework.
How we work
How we work
Our CAD engagement, step by step
A repeatable path from input file to a manufacturable CAD package. Hover any phase to expand it. Every phase ends with a deliverable and a quick sign-off so revisions stay cheap.
01 Brief & inputs Tell us what the part has to do. +
We capture the function, target materials, manufacturing method, and any reference sketches, photos, or sample parts. The brief becomes the reference for every later decision.
Deliverable: Project brief and input inventory.
02 Concept & block model Lock the form before the detail. +
We build a rough parametric block model to confirm proportions, fit, and intent. Cheaper to change a shape here than after every fillet is in.
Deliverable: Concept block model with reference views.
03 Detailed 3D modeling Production-grade CAD, not a sketch. +
Parametric features, real materials, mating surfaces, fasteners, draft angles, and design for the chosen manufacturing process. Built to be edited, not rebuilt.
Deliverable: Native CAD plus STEP and IGES exports.
04 2D drawings & documentation Drawings the shop can actually use. +
Engineering drawings with proper views, dimensions, GD&T, BOM, and a title block. Drawings are reviewed against the model so nothing drifts.
Deliverable: PDF drawing package and DWG / DXF source.
05 Rendering & animation Make it look like the real product. +
Studio lighting, photoreal materials, and optional animation or exploded views. Same CAD model, marketing-ready output for the deck, the site, or the campaign.
Deliverable: High-resolution renders and optional MP4 animation.
06 Hand-off & revisions Ready for tooling, printing, or licensing. +
We hand off the full CAD package, walk you through the file structure, and stay on call for the inevitable small revisions during prototyping or manufacturing.
Deliverable: Released CAD package and revision log.
Have a sketch, a sample, or a half-finished model?
Send it over. We will tell you what it would take to turn it into a production-grade CAD package, with drawings, renders, and the file formats your next vendor actually needs.
Why choose our CAD company
Why choose our CAD company
Discover better designs, on time and on budget
Powerful technology, engineering knowledge, and experience are our team's strengths. We believe in providing you with an amazing final product no matter how complicated the task may be. By working with your time constraints and budget, we make sure your drawings and 3D models are developed on time so you can easily move to the next step of product development.
Discover better designs by trying out our services today.
- Engineering-led CAD, not just pretty pictures
- Files that downstream vendors actually accept on the first try
- One team for modeling, drafting, rendering, and animation
- Tight feedback loops with a dedicated project manager
Formats & deliverables
Formats & deliverables
File formats we deliver as standard
Whatever your next vendor, manufacturer, or patent attorney prefers, the CAD package arrives in the right format the first time.
- Native SOLIDWORKS · STEP · IGES · Parasolid
- STL · OBJ · 3MF for 3D printing
- DWG · DXF · PDF for 2D drafting
- High-resolution PNG · JPG renders
- MP4 product animation and exploded views
- Source files plus a revision-controlled archive
Rendering & animation
Rendering & animation
Marketing-ready visuals from the same CAD model
The CAD model that goes to manufacturing is the same one that drives the photoreal render, the exploded view, and the animation. One source of truth, no mismatched art and engineering files later in the program.
That means the hero image on your crowdfunding page, the exploded view in the pitch deck, and the dimensioned drawing on the shop floor all come from the same geometry, and all stay in sync when the design changes.
Product developer vs traditional CAD agency
Product developer vs traditional CAD agency
LA NPDT vs traditional CAD services agency
| Area | Traditional CAD shop or freelancer | LA NPDT |
|---|---|---|
| Single accountable team (no coordination tax) | You manage CAD shop, prototyping vendor, tooling vendor, and renderer separately. Hand-offs and finger-pointing become your job. | One PM owns CAD, prototyping, DFM, tooling, and renders. One schedule, one invoice, one team accountable for the outcome. |
| No education tax | Spends days reading your deck and still asks questions you already answered before drawing the first feature. | Already lived through the product with you. No re-briefing on what the part does, how it mates, or why a tolerance matters. |
| Modeling discipline | Surfaces that look right but break under edits and rebuild cycles. | Parametric features with a clean tree, built to edit through every revision. |
| Drawings | Pretty views without proper tolerances or GD&T. | Production drawings reviewed by an engineer, scoped against ASME Y14.5. |
| Rendering | Screenshot from the modeling tool, mismatched with the manufactured unit. | Studio-lit photoreal renders from the exact CAD that drives tooling. |
| File formats | Whatever the modeler had installed. | Native plus STEP, IGES, DWG, DXF, STL on request. |
| Lifecycle support | Hands over a file and disappears. Every revision is a new RFP. | Stays on the part through prototyping, tooling revisions, rev B, and line extensions. |
| Outcome | A model that looks correct on screen. | A model the shop, the renderer, and the patent attorney all accept on the first pass. |
No project is beyond our capabilities.
LA NPDT CAD team
Animation & exploded views
Animation & exploded views
Explain how the product works in seconds, not paragraphs
For complex assemblies, a 30-second animation does what a page of copy never will. We use the production CAD model to generate exploded views, mechanism animations, and assembly sequences for the pitch deck, the site, and the trade show booth.
- Assembly and disassembly sequences
- Mechanism and motion animations
- Exploded views for documentation and packaging
- 4K renders ready for print, web, and video
Portfolio examples
Portfolio examples
Examples of our 3D CAD service and 2D CAD drafting
A sample of projects modeled, drafted, rendered, and animated by our CAD team. Each tile is a full model with engineering documentation behind it.
2015 Operating since
1,000+ Products modeled
All formats Native, STEP, IGES, DWG, STL
One team Model, draft, render, animate
Why it matters
- 01What good CAD actually gets you
A clean CAD package is the single most leveraged file in a product program. It feeds tooling, prototyping, marketing, licensing, and the patent. Get it right once and every downstream cost drops.
- 02Faster decisions
Stakeholders can see, rotate, and react to the actual product, not a description of it. Approvals that took weeks shrink to a single call.
- 03Lower risk
Manufacturable features, real materials, and proper drawings catch fit and process issues before tooling, when changes are still cheap.
- 04Scale-ready
The same CAD model drives prototyping, tooling, rendering, animation, and the patent illustrations, so every deliverable stays in sync.
What clients say
What clients say
CAD that downstream teams actually use
Words from founders, inventors, and product leads who relied on our CAD services to take a sketch, a sample, or a half-finished model into a manufacturable product.
ABOVE AND BEYOND! The team sets you up for success and will work creatively to assist you in your mission. A true pleasure to work with a company so good. I will be using them again in the future.
I could not be more pleased with the work of the team. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and methodical approach is nothing short of impressive. Every team member was just as excited about my project as I was.
Amazing experience, by far the most professional, punctual, and talented designers I've come across. The words are not enough to describe the quality of the experience I've had with LA NPDT.
Working with this company is so amazing. Very knowledgeable and accessible when needed. It is great to be able to work with people who are just as excited about your product as you are.
FAQ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about our CAD services
What is included in 3D CAD services?+
Parametric 3D modeling, assemblies, surfacing, photoreal rendering, exploded views, animation, and the engineering documentation needed to take a design from concept to manufacturing or licensing.
What CAD file formats do you deliver?+
Native SOLIDWORKS, STEP, IGES, Parasolid, STL for printing, DWG and DXF for drafting, plus PDF drawing packages with dimensions, tolerances, and a title block ready for the shop floor.
A single part with rendering is usually a few days. A full assembly with drawings, exploded views, and animation typically runs 2 to 5 weeks depending on complexity and how many iterations you want before sign-off.
Ready to put your product in CAD?
Schedule a free consultation. Bring the sketch, the sample, or the half-finished model and we will tell you exactly what it takes to turn it into a manufacturable, render-ready, license-ready CAD package.
Sources and standards
- ISO/ASTM 52900 additive manufacturing terminology — Standard definitions for additive manufacturing processes.
- NIST additive manufacturing research — Process and material research underpinning 3D printing quality.
- USPTO — patent basics — Official guidance on provisional and non-provisional filings for new products.
What founders say after working with us
“This company is awesome. I run a medical device company and we required a number of accessories to be designed and built for our medical device. They delivered a polished design and printed the accessories on time using high-quality materials. I continue to work with them for all of our material needs.”
Matteo ZiffFounder, Virtual Vision“I highly recommend the LA New Product Development Team for any of your new product development needs. From the development of my concept to the actual prototype, the process was seamless. I especially loved the quick responsiveness, and I received regular updates during every stage, so I was never left wondering how things were going. The steps were clearly outlined, along with estimated costs.”
Dr. Sharada DamarajuFounder, Dignity & Empowerment“Partnering with LA NPDT to bring LEIA to life was a game-changer. Their blend of market analysis, design expertise, prototyping, and manufacturing streamlined my vision into a tangible solution. For medical professionals with a product idea, there's no team I'd recommend more.”
Dr. Elena DolganFounder, LEIA CupThree reasons why our clients love working with us:
- 1
We solve problems. Coming up with creative solutions focused on achieving your goals is our everyday routine.
- 2
Get it all done at one place. We are a "one-stop shop" for developing, prototyping, manufacturing, and marketing new products.
- 3
You always know what to expect. No hourly charges. We are paid for the results.
If you ever thought of developing a new product, don’t wait any longer. Talk with one of our experts today.
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