Design & special-purpose machinery
Tailored solutions for special-purpose machines, bonding fixtures, injection moulds, sheet metal parts and welded frames. Further concepts on request.
27 years of expertise in bespoke machinery and plant engineering, special-purpose machinery and mould design — from the first concept to complete documentation.
Tailored solutions for special-purpose machines, bonding fixtures, injection moulds, sheet metal parts and welded frames. Further concepts on request.
Bills of materials, pneumatic, hydraulic and maintenance schedules, operating manuals, risk assessments and spare parts lists — to applicable standards and CE-compliant.
Extend your engineering capacity flexibly to deliver projects smoothly and on schedule — with no lengthy onboarding.
Detailed capture of existing assemblies, plant or fixtures as a solid basis for further development.
Improving Inventor environments, building standards-compliant libraries and developing application-specific macros.
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A look at completed designs from a range of industries — every model fully built and documented in CAD.
A fully enclosed cell with a six-axis robot, feeding system and operator station — engineered down to the last fastener.
A precision fixture for repeatable bonding processes — with an adjustable shim system and quick-clamping.
A multi-plate mould with hot runner system and full temperature control — including manufacturing drawings and bill of materials.
Working with a self-employed design engineer gives you tangible cost advantages over a permanent in-house hire.
No employer overheads — you pay only for the work actually delivered and save on social contributions, holiday and sick pay. My existing setup removes any need to invest in a workstation or equipment.
Project-based engagement without long contractual commitments: you book exactly the capacity you need right now — and scale flexibly as requirements change.
Specialist know-how from a range of industries, tailored precisely to your needs — with full focus on your project, undistracted by internal processes.
You not only save costs, you also gain reliable and competent support — with no compromise on quality or delivery dates.
From the first enquiry to the complete data handover — structured in four phases.
You outline the project, requirements and objectives — together we clarify feasibility and the general conditions.
Gathering all relevant information and developing initial solution approaches.
A detailed quotation covering cost calculation, schedule and scope of work.
Arranging components and plant elements — first visualisations in 2D and 3D.
Identifying potential failure sources, evaluating risks and defining preventive measures.
Detailed development in CAD: assemblies, individual components and technical drawings.
Drawings, bills of materials, inspection reports and operating manuals — fully compiled.
Validating first samples quickly via 3D printing and optimising them where needed.
3D models (STEP), 2D drawings (PDF/DXF), bills of materials (Excel/PDF) — ready for production.
Improvements identified during the project feed seamlessly into the remaining workflow.
My name is Christian and I have worked as a self-employed design engineer in Passau for 27 years — focusing on high-quality, bespoke solutions for mechanical engineering, metal fabrication, automotive and aerospace.
My experience and my network of specialist partners let me support your development process exactly where it counts. Balancing technical requirements, commercial considerations and sustainability matters to me on every project.
“Only when creativity, technology and attention to detail work hand in hand do you get designs that truly impress.”
I work with Autodesk Inventor (all versions), SolidWorks 2019 and Blender. These packages allow flexible, efficient design work across a very wide range of projects.
I place great importance on open, transparent communication. Regular status updates and continuous dialogue let me build your feedback into every development stage — so the result matches exactly what you had in mind.
Absolutely. I review your existing components, assemblies and bought-in parts and develop alternative solutions that cut costs and improve performance at the same time.
You receive every relevant document: 3D models in STEP format, 2D drawings as PDF and DXF, bills of materials in Excel and PDF, analyses, layouts and, where applicable, pneumatic schematics. Further formats on request.
Mechanical engineering, metal fabrication, automotive, aerospace, stamping technology, tool and die making, jig and fixture design and prototyping — I tailor every solution to the specific demands of the sector.
On request I also take on individual building blocks: concept development, cost estimation, feasibility studies or layouts — exactly where you need the support.
Of course. I have a well-established network and can help you find suppliers and manufacturers that match your requirements precisely.
If improvements emerge during the design process, I integrate them as quickly as possible so that they fit seamlessly into the rest of the workflow.
Tell me about your project — you will normally receive a reply within 24 hours on working days.