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
Our Portfolio: Turning Bold Ideas into Deployed Physical AI & Hardware Solutions
At ANDesign Lab, we don’t just design technology — we build, test, iterate, and commercialize it. Based in Austin, Texas, our mechatronics lab delivers end-to-end solutions for startups, sustainability leaders, and innovators in robotics, intelligent automation, recycling systems, and embodied intelligence. Each project reflects our founder Andrew Namminga’s hands-on approach: rapid prototyping, rigorous design forensics, reverse engineering when needed, and a relentless focus on manufacturability and market success.
