Austin Mechatronics Advisory Services
Senior hardware engineering guidance for founders and teams who need to ship complex physical systems — faster and with lower risk.
The Gap I Close
Most hardware teams get stuck between prototype and production. I provide senior-level mechatronics, DFM, and manufacturing expertise on a flexible basis — exactly when you need it.
My Track Record
- 25+ patents across medical, consumer electronics, industrial automation & sustainable systems
- 200+ hardware products taken from concept to high-volume manufacturing
- Founder of ANDesign Lab with 15+ years operating at the intersection of design, engineering & factory scale
Engagement Models
Fractional CTO / Chief Engineer • Project-based advisory • Advisory board seats • Technical due diligence
How I Help
🛠️ Productization & DFM Advisory
Turn early prototypes into manufacturable, cost-optimized systems. GD&T, tolerance analysis, tooling strategy, and supplier selection.
- DFM/DFX reviews
- Cost reduction roadmaps
- Injection molding & assembly optimization
🤖 Mechatronics & Physical AI Systems
Integrate mechanical, electrical, and control systems for intelligent hardware. Sensor fusion, actuation, and robotics for industrial/sustainable applications.
- Architecture & controls strategy
- Embodied intelligence platforms
- Automation for recycling & material handling
🏭 Manufacturing Scale-Up
Bridge the prototype-to-production gap. US/China supply chain, pilot runs, quality systems, and factory readiness.
- Tooling & process development
- Supplier qualification
- High-reliability & regulated manufacturing
📋 Technical Due Diligence & Advisory
IP assessment, technical risk analysis, go/no-go recommendations for investors and leadership teams.
- Patent landscape & freedom-to-operate
- Manufacturing feasibility reviews
- Advisory board participation
Ready to move faster on your hardware project?
Let’s start with a 30-minute discovery call. No sales pitch — just honest technical perspective on your biggest challenges.
Schedule a Discovery CallBased in Austin, TX • Serving clients nationwide & internationally
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.
