01 / Discovery
Prototype development
From a rough idea to a physical model you can actually test. I'll help shape the brief, scope the work, and give you an honest read on what's feasible.
Prototype studio · Spanbroek, NL
Make it real.
Then make it better.
I help startups, engineers and makers turn ideas into working prototypes — through 3D design, CAD and small-batch production. Test it, learn from it, then scale it.
DISCUSS · STEP 01
CAD · STEP 02
Dummy 185 g v2
PLA · 185.0 g · 5h print
DELIVERED
1 day
Tested
Tools & materials
FreeCADCAD
Bambu Lab P1S3D PRINT
Carvera Desktop CNCMILLING · SOON
Bambu StudioSLICER
What I do
Everything you need
to bring an idea to life.
Four services that work as one — from the first sketch on a napkin to a part you can hold, test, and hand to your team.
02 / Design
3D design & CAD
I turn your idea into clean technical drawings and parametric 3D models — production-ready, dimensioned, and easy to iterate when you change your mind.
03 / Make
Fabrication — 3D print & CNC
Small-batch production using FDM 3D printing, with desktop CNC milling coming online soon. Functional parts in days, not weeks, in materials that match the use.
04 / Refine
Iteration & optimisation
One prototype is rarely the answer. We test, find what's wrong, fix it, and run another revision — until the part earns its place in the product.
How it works
Quick, clear, no fuss.
A simple four-step rhythm. You get visibility at every step, and the loop is short on purpose.
01
Talk it through
Send your idea, sketch or concept. We'll figure out the goal and the hardest part to solve.
02
Design in CAD
I model the part in 3D and think technically with you — fits, tolerances, how it gets made.
03
Make a prototype
You receive a working prototype, often within days, ready to put in front of users.
04
Test & refine
We learn from the test, change what needs changing, and run the next revision.
Who is this for
Built for people who want to ship.
Startups with a product idea
You need something to demo, photograph, or pitch — and you need it before next month's investor meeting.
Engineers without a workshop
You can design it, you just don't have a printer or a CNC sitting next to your desk. I do.
Companies that need to test fast
You'd rather try three versions in two weeks than commit to one for a quarter. Same.
Makers ready to get serious
You've got a prototype that almost works. Let's turn it into something you can actually sell.
Why work with me
Small studio. No hand-offs. Real conversations.
Fast turnaround
No queues, no procurement loops. Most prototypes go from CAD to your hands inside a week.
Small batches welcome
One unit. Five. Fifty. The point is to learn — not to commit to a tooling run before you're ready.
All in one place
Idea, design, manufacture, refine. One person, one process, one invoice.
You work with me, directly
No project managers, no relayed messages. Same person on the call, the CAD, and the printer.
Recent work
Idea → prototype → improvement.
About Mike
I help ideas become things you can hold.
Background in 3D design, CAD and small-batch production. I work fast and practically, with a strong bias toward testing and revising rather than over-engineering.
No big production processes — just quick iterations so you can move forward.
Got an idea? Let's build it.
Send your concept, sketch or rough idea — I'll come back with a feasibility read and an honest estimate within two working days.
FAQ
Common questions.
What does a prototype cost?
It depends on complexity, material and how many revisions we run. Most simple parts land between €80 and €400; functional assemblies are usually €500–€2,000. Send the idea — I'll give you a real estimate within two working days.
How fast can I expect something?
Often within days. Simple 3D-printed parts can be in the post the same week; CAD-heavy or multi-part projects typically take two to four weeks including a revision cycle.
Will you sign an NDA?
Yes — confidentiality is no problem. Send yours, or use mine.
What materials do you work with?
For 3D printing: PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, and engineering filaments like PA-CF on request. With the desktop CNC coming online soon, that adds aluminium, brass, hardwood and machining-grade plastics.
Do you scale to volume production?
I focus on small batches up to ~50 units. When it's time to scale further, I'll hand off clean DFM-ready files and introductions to manufacturing partners I trust.