About Hattendorf Design & Solutions

I started Hattendorf Design & Solutions to give engineering teams and manufacturers dependable support where they need it most—overflow CAD, prototyping, and design-to-manufacture guidance. My goal is simple: make your design pipeline move faster and more smoothly, without adding friction or uncertainty.

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A Practical, Production-Aware Approach

My background spans design engineering, precision patternmaking, tooling development, prototyping, and quality control. I’ve worked directly with machinists, mold makers, foundries, and clients new to manufacturing. That hands-on experience informs everything I do—it keeps my designs grounded in real manufacturing constraints and helps prevent costly surprises during production.

What I Believe Good Design Should Be

  • Clear and unambiguous for the people who build it
  • Modeled with intent, not patched together
  • Prototyped early to answer real engineering questions
  • Documented in a way that reduces shop-floor mistakes
  • Aligned with manufacturing reality—not just theoretical CAD
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How I Work

I keep communication clear, timelines predictable, and deliverables clean. Whether you need help with a single design or ongoing overflow support, I integrate into your workflow with minimal overhead.