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Trustbridge

  • Design and Engineering, Grounded in Manufacturing.

    Trustbridge is a design studio that helps turn product ideas into practical, manufacturable designs. We draw on knowledge of 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal, and casting—and relationships with manufacturers working across these processes.

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From idea to manufacturing-informed design

We help you work through the design decisions that affect how a product can be made.

Understand the challenge

We begin with your product goals, requirements, and constraints to establish the scope of the design work.

Develop and refine the design

We apply engineering and manufacturability considerations to help refine geometry, materials, and the intended manufacturing approach.

Prepare for the next step

We help you understand the manufacturing considerations behind the design and the questions to resolve before moving toward production.

Why Trustbridge?

Manufacturing considered early

We consider production constraints during design, when there is still room to adjust geometry, materials, and manufacturing approach.

Knowledge across different processes

We bring manufacturing considerations from 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal, and casting into the design discussion.

Relationships with global manufacturers

Our relationships with manufacturers help keep the studio’s work connected to practical production knowledge.

Clear engineering support & guidance

We explain design choices and trade-offs so you can make informed decisions about your product’s next steps.

FOR PROJECT DEVELOPERS

Move your design forward with manufacturing in mind.


Whether you are developing a new concept or refining an existing product, Trustbridge helps you work through design and manufacturability challenges before committing to production.
  • Design development :Work through the product’s geometry, requirements, and engineering considerations.
  • Manufacturability review :Identify design features that may create difficulties for the intended manufacturing process.

  • Practical next steps : Understand what needs further refinement, clarification, or validation as the project progresses.


Where appropriate, we may introduce existing design clients to manufacturing partners familiar with the relevant process.


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FOR SUPPLIERS

Working with manufacturers. Supporting their businesses.


Trustbridge works with manufacturers across a range of processes. Alongside our design work, we provide selected tools to support manufacturers. Contact our team to discuss your capabilities and learn more.


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Design knowledge across manufacturing processes

Manufacturing processes create different design constraints. We help you consider those constraints as your product takes shape.

  • 3D printing: Consider process and material selection, part geometry, orientation, and finishing requirements when designing for additive manufacturing.

  • CNC machining: Consider tool access, internal features, tolerances, material selection, and machining complexity.

  • Injection molding: Consider wall thickness, draft, parting lines, and tooling requirements when developing molded components.

  • Sheet metal: Consider bends, feature placement, joining methods, and assembly requirements.

  • Casting: Consider geometry, draft, material and process selection, and any machining required after casting.


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A manufacturing-informed perspective

Cullen Hilkene, Founder & CEO of Trustbridge, is a seasoned entrepreneur and thought leader in digital manufacturing and supply chain transformation. Prior to founding Trustbridge, Cullen led 3Diligent, a pioneer in on-demand manufacturing, where he worked with Fortune 500 companies and disruptive startups to streamline complex sourcing workflows. 


Cullen brings a manufacturing-informed perspective to Trustbridge’s design work. His focus is helping product developers navigate practical engineering and manufacturability challenges while building strong relationships with manufacturers.

CEO of Trustbridge

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