Questions, answered.

DCD is an engineering and design studio. I handle reverse engineering, 3D scanning, CAD design, prototyping, and project coordination directly. Depending on the project, parts are produced hands-on where capability allows, or through a trusted manufacturing network. So you get one point of contact and the best path for each part.

As much as makes sense. Design, prototyping, and project coordination are handled directly by me, and parts are produced hands-on where capability allows. For anything beyond that, I coordinate trusted manufacturing partners — so you get shop-quality parts and one point of contact, without juggling vendors.

Yes — one-off and small-batch parts are genuinely welcome when they are a good technical fit, and I support production runs once a design is ready. One-offs are where many projects start.

Great fits include broken or obsolete parts, parts with no drawings, custom brackets, mounts, fixtures, adapters, and enclosures, CAD built from sketches or scans, and one-off or small-batch functional parts. Less of a fit: high-volume mass production without a defined design, same-day emergency repairs, cosmetic-only work with no mechanical requirements, or very low-cost throwaway consumer parts. Not sure? Just ask and I will tell you honestly.

Yes. Some clients need only a 3D scan or a CAD model; others want the whole path to a finished part. You can jump in at whatever stage makes sense, and I'll pick up from there.

DCD is based in Indiana and works with clients locally and remotely. Physical parts can be shipped for scanning or reverse engineering, and most design work happens digitally.

Whatever you have: the physical part, photos, sketches, drawings, a scan, or just a description of the problem. The more detail you can share, the more accurate the quote and the faster things move.

Use the form on the contact page for the initial message, and share files by pasting a link to a shared folder (Google Drive, Dropbox, WeTransfer) or emailing them directly. CAD files are often large, so a link is usually easiest.

Yes — if your project is confidential, we can put an NDA in place before you share anything sensitive.

It depends on scope — a single scan-to-CAD job is very different from a designed-and-fabricated assembly. After you describe the project and share what you have, I'll give you a clear quote before any work begins.

Timelines vary with complexity and whether production is involved. Design-only work is typically quicker; parts that go through prototyping and manufacturing take longer. I give a realistic timeline as part of the quote.

That is one of the most common reasons people reach out. If you have the physical part — even worn or broken — it can usually be measured, scanned, and rebuilt as clean, manufacturable CAD.

Deliverables and ownership are agreed up front as part of the quote, so you know exactly what you're getting.

Common CAD and mesh formats (STEP, IGES, STL, and others) plus photos and 2D drawings. If you are unsure what you have, send it over and I will let you know.

Absolutely. Rebuilding a part in CAD is a chance to fix weak points, improve fit, or adapt it — I'll flag opportunities rather than just replicating the original's flaws.