When it comes to product design for plastic injection moulding and manufacturing, Convert Design is the name you can trust. Proudly based a half hour’s drive from Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, we’ve been partnering with businesses across the UK and beyond since 2008, offering smarter engineering solutions that never compromise on quality or performance.
Our journey began with a clear vision: to support innovators and manufacturers with robust, efficient design processes. Today, we’re still dedicated to that mission, helping our clients create products that are built to last.
Empowering Gloucestershire’s Engineering Community
Gloucestershire is a dynamic hub for manufacturing and engineering, home to thriving industries like automotive, marine, precision engineering, and aerospace. At Convert Design, we understand the unique challenges these sectors face. Our team works closely with engineering directors, CEOs, and product managers, offering the design expertise needed to overcome technical hurdles and speed up product development.
By providing end-to-end support, from CAD modelling and prototyping to material selection and design validation, we make sure that your product is ready for the demands of modern manufacturing.
From Concept to Manufacture: Smarter Design Solutions
Product design is about more than just aesthetics—it’s about functionality, manufacturability, and performance. Our design process takes all of these into account, ensuring that your product doesn’t just look good but also works seamlessly in the real world.
CAD Modelling Built for Manufacturing
Our CAD models aren’t just visual representations—they’re manufacturing-ready solutions. Using Siemens NX, a cutting-edge CAD platform, we develop 3D models that take into account crucial factors like draft angles for easy mould release, precise tolerances, and split lines for efficient tooling.
Our expertise in injection moulded plastic components means we can tackle complex assemblies and create models that link directly to manufacturing systems. This results in:
- Faster project completion
- Reduced last-minute design changes
- Lower overall production costs
Our experience spans various industries, including liquid and air filtration, environmental systems, automotive, aerospace, and recycling technologies. Whether you need a durable plastic part for an automotive application or a component for an aircraft wing, our models are designed to perform.
Prototyping That Moves You Forward
Turning ideas into reality often requires iteration and testing. That’s why we offer comprehensive prototyping support. Whether it’s virtual simulation or physical prototype creation, we help you validate form, fit, and function before full-scale production.
We know that time is crucial in product development. Our streamlined processes allow for rapid iteration, reducing risks and keeping your project on track. Need help evaluating tooling options or forecasting production costs? Our team will guide you through these critical early stages, ensuring that your design decisions are sound and strategic.
Material Choices That Make a Difference
At Convert Design, we know that choosing the right material is often the first step to successful product development. Our approach prioritises material performance right from the start, whether we’re designing a clip handle for an automotive airbox or a protective casing for marine equipment.
Using Finite Element Analysis (FEA), we evaluate how different materials will perform under real-world conditions, considering factors like:
- Strength and durability
- Cost and manufacturing efficiency
- Resistance to environmental stress
By combining our material expertise with innovative design thinking, we help clients develop products that are not just manufacturable but also reliable and cost-effective.
Bringing Real-World Engineering Experience
Our clients often come to us with ambitious ideas but limited experience in injection moulding design. We step in as an extension of your design team, bringing the real-world engineering insights needed to avoid common pitfalls.
From day one, we focus on designing for manufacture, helping you sidestep costly mistakes and ensuring that your product moves smoothly from concept to production. Our work doesn’t end with the CAD model—we assist with project management, prototyping, and material testing to make sure your final product is ready for the market.
Let’s Make Your Next Project a Success
Whether you’re an established manufacturer or an innovator just starting out, we’re here to support your vision. Get in touch with Convert Design to discuss your project and discover how our expertise can help you develop products faster, smarter, and more efficiently.