Austin Mechatronics
Senior Hardware Engineering
Advisory & Consulting
Fractional CTO • Chief Engineer • Mechatronics & Productization Expertise
Help your team ship complex physical systems faster, with lower risk.
The Gap I Close
Hardware dies in the valley between prototype and production. I provide senior-level mechatronics, DFM, systems integration, and manufacturing expertise on a flexible basis — exactly when you need it most.
Track Record
- 25+ patents
- 200+ products from concept to manufacturing
- 15+ years operating ANDesign Lab + Austin Mechatronics
- Hands-on ATX lab (CNC, 3D print, electronics, assembly)
How We Work
Fractional CTO / Chief Engineer retainers • Project-based advisory • Technical due diligence • Advisory board seats. Austin-based with nationwide & international support.
Advisory Services
Senior-level guidance that moves projects from idea → working prototype → manufacturable product → production readiness.
Fractional CTO / Chief Engineer
Own the technical vision, architecture, team guidance, and productization roadmap without the cost of a full-time executive.
- Technical strategy & multi-year roadmaps
- Architecture & systems integration
- Team mentoring & hiring support
- Vendor & supplier strategy
Productization & DFM Advisory
Turn early prototypes into manufacturable, cost-optimized, high-reliability hardware.
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM/DFX)
- GD&T, tolerance stacks, cost reduction
- Tooling & process development
- Injection molding, sheet metal, assembly optimization
Mechatronics & Physical AI Systems
Intelligent hardware that combines mechanical, electrical, sensors, controls, and software.
- System architecture & integration
- Sensor fusion, actuators, controls
- Robotics & embodied intelligence platforms
- Automation for industrial & circular economy applications
Manufacturing Scale-Up
Bridge prototype to pilot to production. US + China supply chain experience.
- Pilot builds & low-volume production
- Supplier qualification & quality systems
- Factory readiness & process validation
- High-reliability & regulated environments
Technical Due Diligence
Independent technical risk assessment for founders, investors, and leadership teams.
- Technology feasibility reviews
- IP & patent landscape analysis
- Manufacturing risk & cost modeling
- Go / No-Go recommendations
Hands-On Lab Support
Leverage the Austin Mechatronics lab for rapid iteration while getting senior guidance.
- CNC, 3D printing, electronics, assembly
- Rapid prototyping & testing
- Pilot builds & off-tool parts
- In-house QC and validation
Flexible Engagement Models
Choose what fits your stage and bandwidth.
Fractional Retainer
10–20 hrs/month ongoing technical leadership and guidance.
Project-Based
Fixed-scope sprints for DFM, architecture, or scale-up.
Advisory Board
Periodic strategic input + equity option available.
Due Diligence
One-time deep technical reviews for investment or M&A.
Let’s talk about your hardware challenge
30-minute discovery call. No pitch — just clear technical perspective on what’s blocking your product and how to move it forward.
Schedule a Discovery Call
Andrew Namminga · Chief Technologist · Austin, TX
andrew@andesignlab.com · Serving clients nationwide
Andrew Namminga – Founder & Chief Technologist, ANDesign Lab
Andrew Namminga is a serial entrepreneur, engineer, and builder who founded ANDesign Lab to bridge the gap between bold ideas and scalable Physical AI solutions.
Based in Austin, Texas, Andrew brings deep expertise in mechatronics, industrial design, recycling technology, and automotive innovation to every project.
Austin Mechatronics is my new venture.. Spun out of Andesinlab and leveraging 15 years of advanced manufacturing knowhow. My goal is to bring a new knowledge base to the startup community in a way that could not be previously accessed.
Professional Journey
15+ years across engineering, manufacturing, and product development
Founded R3grnd (CircularSync plastic cup recycling systems)
Owner/CEO of Kitman Motors (premium Porsche 356 replica kits with EV focus)
Chief Marketing Officer & technologist roles driving Sonance Lab’s Cardboard Cruncher commercial success
Hands-on experience from shop floor to C-suite, building flat, execution-focused teams
Technical Expertise
Physical AI & embodied intelligence systems
Robotics and intelligent automation for recycling & industrial applications
Design forensics, reverse engineering, and rapid prototyping
Mechatronics lab capabilities: CNC, 3D printing, electronics, full assembly & testing in Austin
Philosophy & Approach
Andrew’s leadership style emphasizes practical innovation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and rapid iteration.
I look forward to hearing about your ideas… please get in touch today.