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# DiMonte Group | Expert Product Development Consultancy

Full-service product development consultancy specializing in complex engineering challenges: industrial design, mechanical engineering, electronics development, embedded software, prototyping, support

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## Posts

- [Putting Microcontrollers To Work](https://dimontegroup.com/microcontroller-implementation/) - Learn how microcontroller implementation enables smarter products. DiMonte Group develops embedded hardware and software for commercial products.
- [Mission Critical Design for Defense & Aviation](https://dimontegroup.com/design-for-defense/) - DiMonte Group has developed mission‑critical products for some of the most demanding environments on Earth. Learn how we design for defense and aviation.
- [Levels of Sketching - Defining Techniques for  Concept Depiction](https://dimontegroup.com/levels-of-sketching/) - Not all sketches are created equal. In this article we define various levels of sketching and when these techniques are used in the industrial design process
- [Avoiding the Pitfalls of Contract Manufacturer Design Work](https://dimontegroup.com/avoiding-the-pitfalls-of-contract-manufacturer-design-work/) - Thinking of using a CM for your physical product development? Learn the risks contract manufacturer design work and what to consider before you commit.
- [SolidWorks World 2003 - Curvy Stuff 102](https://dimontegroup.com/solidworks-world-2003-curvy-stuff-102/) - "Out of date" alert: Though I tested everything thoroughly at the time this was authored, please note that many items in this presentation have been made out of date by subsequent improvements in SWx (notably 'modeling overmolds', which is a LOT easier after the introduction of multi-bodies in SWx 2003. See: Curvy Stuff V -
- [SolidWorks World 2005 - Curvy Stuff 301](https://dimontegroup.com/solidworks-world-2005-curvy-stuff-301/) - Inspiration: Each year's 'Curvy Stuff' presentations are inspired by the biggest issue I ran into with SolidWorks the previous year as the DiMonte Group worked with our clients to achieve their design goal. One thing that disturbed me was seeing products that were designed to be convenient for representation in SolidWorks features. This is only
- [WMS Gaming - Blade Video Slot Machines](https://dimontegroup.com/wms-gaming-blade-slot-machines/) - DiMonte Group collaborated with WMS Gaming to create their cutting-edge Blade video slot machines. We leaned on our existing slot machine design experience to develop the shared lower core and two different configurations of the upper cabinet, bringing to life the concepts envisioned by WMS’s industrial designers. With our deep expertise in sheet metal and
- [Do You Really Own Your Product Design?](https://dimontegroup.com/do-you-really-own-your-product-design/) - Learn why owning your product's source files is crucial to have full control over production. When you work with DiMonte Group, you own your product design
- [SOFT CLOSE TECHNOLOGY - Implementing Gas Spring Assist to Panels and Mechanisms](https://dimontegroup.com/soft-close-technology/) - Gas Spring Assist aids in controlling the motion of heavy lids or panels.
- [SolidWorks World 2003 - Curvy Stuff 101](https://dimontegroup.com/solidworks-world-2002-curvy-stuff-101/) - "Out of date" alert: Though I tested everything thoroughly at the time this was authored, please note that many items in this presentation have been made out of date by subsequent improvements in SWx (notably the guide curve stuff and most of the stuff on 'dome', though there are others). As with any presentation you
- [SolidWorks World 2004 - Curvy Stuff 201](https://dimontegroup.com/solidworks-world-2004-curvy-stuff-201/) - Inspiration: Each year's 'Curvy Stuff' presentations are inspired by the biggest issue I ran into with SolidWorks the previous year as the DiMonte Group worked with our clients to achieve their design goal. I kept seeing clients and coworkers stymied by the problem of converting the design in their head (or in the case of
- [SolidWorks World 2005 - Trees Of Blood](https://dimontegroup.com/solidworks-world-2005-trees-blood/) - "Out of date" Alert: There is no discussion in this presentation about working through rebuild errors (or possibly introducing design-intent issues) via any of the 'Xpert' functions introduced in SolidWorks 2007. Also, some of the glitches explored in the presentation are version specific - that is why it is so important to test everything in
- [SolidWorks World 2005 - Surfacing For Blockheads](https://dimontegroup.com/solidworks-world-2005-surfacing-blockheads/) - Inspiration: After giving a 'Curvy Stuff' presentation, Engineers would approach me and say "great presentation, though I will never use any of it because all I design is 'blocky" parts'". The majority of any audience at SolidWorks World are Engineers, and I clearly wasn't making the connection I was hoping for - that the route
- [SolidWorks World 2006 - Curvy Stuff V Part I](https://dimontegroup.com/solidworks-world-2006-curvy-stuff-v-part/) - Inspiration: The majority of any audience at SolidWorks World are Engineers. Over and over again, Engineers would approach me (an Industrial Designer) and share stories of their frustration with working with Industrial Designers. I, frankly, had similar experiences in the reverse working with Engineers. Working at the DiMonte Group, where Engineers and Industrial Designers work
- [SolidWorks World 2006 – Curvy Stuff V Part II](https://dimontegroup.com/solidworks-world-2006-curvy-stuff-v-part-ii/) - Inspiration: The majority of any audience at SolidWorks World are Engineers. Over and over again, Engineers would approach me (an Industrial Designer) and share stories of their frustration with working with Industrial Designers. I, frankly, had similar experiences in the reverse working with Engineers. Working at the DiMonte Group, where Engineers and Industrial Designers work
- [SolidWorks World 2007 - Curvy Stuff VI](https://dimontegroup.com/solidworks-world-2007-curvy-stuff-vi/) - Every year I try to discuss issues that came up in my design work the previous year that are not covered by any other available materials (either mine or from others). The main issues I ran into this year with customers and coworkers influenced me to break from the previous flow of the 'Curvy Stuff'
- [SolidWorks World 2008 - You Got A Problem With That?](https://dimontegroup.com/solidworks-world-2008-got-a-problem/) - Issues were submitted by users. Phil Sluder and Ed Eaton teamed up to provide answers, often from different perspectives. Topics covered: Modeling techniques to drastically improve performance on parts with large patterns, complex geoemtries, and long feature trees Alternate techniques for Animating springs Suggestions for representing springs in SolidWorks during the design process *I know
- [SolidWorks World 2011 - Radical Workarounds](https://dimontegroup.com/solidworks-world-2011-radical-workarounds/) - Shell, Draft, and Fillet are entirely reliant on the faces of the model they are applied to. This presentation discusses how those features think and why they sometimes deliver surprising results (or no results at all). It discusses how models can be re-structured to better accommodate these applied features. And when that is not possible, it
- [Fox Valley ASME - 3D Scanning Short Course](https://dimontegroup.com/fox-valley-asme-3d-scanning-short-course/) - 3D scanning technology has become a popular tool throughout many industries for use in quality control and reverse engineering projects. The geometry of a scanned part, known as a " point cloud " can be surfaced, smoothed, and input into a CAD program such as SolidWorks for the purpose of comparing parts to specification or
- [SolidWorks World 2012 - Gaming the System](https://dimontegroup.com/solidworks-world-2012-gaming-system/) - This year's presentation is an exploration of unexpected and devious tricks for editing SolidWorks models, reorganizing history, and reverse Engineering from scans/imported models. Attendees will leave with some really useful techniques employing things like deliberately sabotaging features and creating place-holding geometry as work-arounds for vexing every-day problems. There is also a bunch of stuff about
- [SolidWorks World 2014 - Will it Blend?](https://dimontegroup.com/solidworks-world-2014-will-blend/) - Ever applied a fillet at .23" instead of the required .25" just to have it complete? Had wonky fillets across the parting line? Wondered how to blend complex shapes into each other? This presentation will discuss techniques that will allow you to smooth pretty much anything in SolidWorks. There is a newer version of the
- [SolidWorks World 2014 - Make it Shell](https://dimontegroup.com/solidworks-world-2014-make-shell/) - When the Shell command works, it is amazing. And when it doesn't work, that is when you need this session! We will cover why shells fail, how to diagnose the source of the problem, and some simple (and sometimes devious) tricks to always make your part shell. Make-it-Shell_02-17-2014.zip (30MB) Contents: Powerpoint Presentation and working SolidWorks files
- [SolidWorks World 2015 - Filleting Master Class](https://dimontegroup.com/filleting-master-class/) - Have you ever applied a fillet at .23” instead of the required 0.25” just to have it complete? Wondered about the different types of fillets and all their options? Needed to smoothly blend multiple fillets into each other? After this Filleting Master Class, you’ll be a filleting wizard. This presentation discusses the fillet tool and
- [SolidWorks World 2015 – Surfaces and Splines](https://dimontegroup.com/solidworks-world-2015-surfaces-splines/) - Production modeling of consumer products can be intimidating without the right combination of skills and modeling strategies. This session discusses techniques to accurately create production models of the most challenging shapes present in today’s cutting-edge product designs. This presentation discusses sketch spline best practices, methods to lay out surfaces for optimal visual quality and robustness,
- [SolidWorks World 2016 – Have a Seat](https://dimontegroup.com/solidworks-world-2016-seat/) - In 1999, TIME magazine hailed the Eames LCW Chair the greatest design of 20th Century. Using this chair and others, I’ll explain SOLIDWORKS modeling techniques that can be used to recreate the most iconic Mid Century Modern furniture designs AND be applied to your everyday design challenges. This presentation covers techniques for how to create
- [SolidWorks World 2016 - How Not to be Wrong](https://dimontegroup.com/solidworks-world-2016-not-wrong/) - This is not a session on how not to make mistakes. Mistakes happen. Not catching mistakes is what is wrong, and not catching and correcting them in a timely fashion can start costing money, or worse, cost people their jobs. SWW2016_HowNotToBeWrong.zip (26MB) Contents: Powerpoint presentation and working SolidWorks files
- [Case Study - TV Vision II - Head Mounted Display](https://dimontegroup.com/case-study-tv-vision-ii/) - With a tight deadline of 6 weeks to design, engineer, and deliver 25+ Pre-Production demonstration models for NASA’s Ames Research Center 75th Anniversary Open House, DiMonte Group built upon knowledge from the TDVisor program to create an ergonomic Head Mounted Display (HMD) with precision mechanisms for optical adjustment. TDVision, a pioneer in the development of
- [Case Study - TD Vision I - Head Mounted Display](https://dimontegroup.com/case-study-td-vision/) - In 2005, TDVision contracted DiMonte Group to design a lightweight 3D Virtual Reality Head Mounted Display, the “TDVisor”, to demonstrate their 3D video technology. TDVision, a pioneer of 3D Virtual Reality technology, developed proprietary software and hardware to provide a complete acquisition, encoding, decoding and visualization platform for true 3D HD video that could be
- [Case Study - North American Communications](https://dimontegroup.com/case-study-north-american-communications/) - Several former DiMonte Group Telecom technology customers joined forces to start a new company, NAC, to develop and produce an original line of “on premise” infrastructure equipment. The following presentation demonstrates the design, development, and execution capabilities DiMonte Group employed to solve design challenges for North American Communications (NAC), to enable them to enter the
- [Case Study - TOTs Tricycle](https://dimontegroup.com/case-study-tots-tricycle/) - The DiMonte Group is a product design firm that, at its core, believes that giving back to the community is the right thing to do. When we heard about the work of the local charitable foundation Pioneers (TOT Trikes), we instinctively volunteered to help out. We knew they could benefit from our design expertise and
- [SOLIDWORKS - Modelling Curvy Stuff – Controlling the “Flow” of Isoparms and Why that Matters a Lot](https://dimontegroup.com/modelling-curvy-stuff-controlling-the-flow-of-isoparms-and-why-that-matters-a-lot/) - Ever get wrinkles or bulges/dips in your surfaces, or strange edge anomalies when trying to make a Loft/Boundary? You need the tips and tricks in this session for controlling the “flow” of isoparms, the matrix created between the edges and curves of a Loft/Boundary that define the faces of your product. This session covers: What
- [SolidWorks World 2017 - Using 3D Scan Data Effectively](https://dimontegroup.com/solidworks-world-2017-using-3d-scan-data-effectively-model-curvy-stuff/) - You have 3D scan data. Now what? This session first explores the workflows and decisions required to effectively reference a 3D scan in SOLIDWORKS. Then the second part uses the “Tucker Torpedo” case study to explore the root principles and best tools for modeling using the scan as your guide. This session is for anyone
- [SolidWorks World 2017 - Fantastic Plastic](https://dimontegroup.com/solidworks-world-2017-fantastic-plastic/) - SolidWorks has a plethora of tools for designing and modeling injection molded plastic parts. This presentation will cover workflow and modeling strategies that will help you quickly and efficiently transform conceptual design models into manufacturable plastic part designs. This presentation covers design requirements for injection molded parts, master model workflows, ways to draft geometry, screw
- [SOLIDWORKS World 2018 – Zen & The Art Of SOLIDWORKS Surfacing](https://dimontegroup.com/solidworks-world-2018-zen-art-solidworks-surfacing/) - Do rough surfaces have you on edge? Got a kink in your spline? Zen out and come to really understand how SOLIDWORKS surfacing works
- [WORLD'S BEST COVID-19 PCR TEST SYSTEM](https://dimontegroup.com/m2dx-covid/) - Up until now, you had to make a choice with COVID-19 diagnostic tests: rapid or accurate. But now DiMonte Group is proud to announce we’re playing a major role in the design of a COVID-19 PCR Test System that completes the most accurate form of COVID-19 testing with results in about 15 minutes. Rapid tests
- [Are All The Parts You Need In 2021 Already On Order??](https://dimontegroup.com/are-all-the-parts-you-need-in-2021-already-on-order/) - All the parts your products will need for production all the way through December 2021 should be covered by purchase orders now. That’s the advice DiMonte Group is hearing from key semiconductor companies that we rely on in our design work. They have urged us to contact all our clients to encourage them to work
- [Trying To Describe What We Are](https://dimontegroup.com/trying-to-describe-what-we-are/) - After 22 years in business, we decided we should try to write a formal positioning statement for our company. We thought the exercise would help us learn more about ourselves and our customers, and it did. We also thought it would be easy. It was not. We realized that, over the last 20 years, we
- [Case Study - Ideal Ergo Elite](https://dimontegroup.com/case-study-ideal-ergo-elite/) - Through field research and a rigorous analysis of the problem, we created a new wire stripper for Ideal Industries. Aircraft wiring harnesses require precision stripping of its insulation. If any of the conductors are nicked by the blade during the wire strip, the entire harness has to be pulled out of the airframe and replaced!
- [Autodesk University 2016 - A Case Study In Adopting Fusion 360](https://dimontegroup.com/case-study-adopting-fusion-360/) - We’ve owned Fusion 360 software for a year. Projects that come into our company are commercial gigs, so we haven’t been able to justify the learning time involved with using software new to us against a real-world design job’s timeline. So, we just kept plugging along in SOLIDWORKS software. But it kept nagging at us

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## Project

- [Dairy Dispenser Design](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/dairy-dispenser-design/) - Explore our Dairy dispenser design case study, from user research and ergonomic development to NSF-compliant engineering and production.
- [Puck Tutor - Hockey Training Device Design](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/hockey-training-device-design/) - Hockey Training Device Design case study showcasing ergonomic research, industrial design, prototyping, and manufacturable HDPE product development.
- [Natus Echo Screen III - Screening Device Design](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/natus-echo-screen-iii-screening-device-design/) - Screening device design case study featuring the Natus Echo Screen III. Learn how DiMonte Group develops innovative medical products.
- [Krankcycle® Fitness Machine Design](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/krankcycle-copy/) - The Krankcycle is an innovative fitness machine design that allows users to improve cardiovascular and upper body fitness while resting lower body muscles. Matrix approached us with the challenge of making the position of the crank arms adjustable while also considering durability, safety and areas of cost reduction. Our team developed concepts and expedited prototypes
- [Nalco - 3D Trasar Outdoor Electronics Enclosure](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/nalco-3d-trasar-enclosure/) - Nalco hired us to design an IP 65 rated outdoor electronics enclosure to protect the electronics for their 3D TRASAR Technology. This technology manages the treatment of cooling water systems in large scale applications like nuclear power plants. We took this product from styling sketches to prototypes to injection molded first articles ready for production.
- [CERROZONE - Air Purifier Design](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/cerrozone-air-purifier/) - DiMonte Group worked with Marmon to develop CerroZone; a product designed to sanitize air in larger interior spaces like classrooms and waiting rooms.
- [Prince Castle Sausage Slicer](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/prince-castle-sausage-slicer/) - Responding to an urgent request from Prince Castle LLC, our team moved quickly from rough mockups to a production-ready commercial sausage slicer in under a month. The process was hands-on and iterative from the start. Foam core prototypes were built early to evaluate blade geometries and dial in a profile that delivered a clean, consistent
- [SafeTMed Devices - Universal Safety Syringe®](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/universal-safetmed-devices-safety-syringe/) - A single-use safety syringe with state-of-the-art needle stick prevention that ensures safety first for healthcare workers and their patients.
- [Nuclein DASH Rapid PCR System](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/nuclein-dash/) - Nuclein DASH® is a portable PCR device design by DiMonte Group — engineered for accuracy, speed, and scalable production in point-of-care diagnostics.
- [Thermo Scientific B.R.A.H.M.S. Kryptor Automat](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/kryptor/)
- [Packard Harvester](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/packard-harvester/)
- [Molecular Diagnostics/Ventana Medical Systems Slide Mechanism](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/molecular-diagnosticsventana-medical-systems-slide-mechanism/) - Automated microscope slide positioning mechanism for VIAS
- [Packard TopCount](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/packard-topcount/) - Improving serviceability and reducing cost in a piece of complex laboratory equipment The Packard TopCount is a high-throughput microplate screening instrument used to analyze scintillation and luminescence samples in pharmaceutical and life-science research. While the system delivered strong analytical performance, its internal construction created challenges for manufacturing efficiency, service access, and overall cost. Packard Instruments
- [Ideal Ergo-Elite Stripmaster](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/ideal-ergo-elite-stripmaster/) - Ideal Industries asked DGI to take a fresh look at their venerable die cast Stripmaster. They wished to introduce a new tool with improved ergonomics and reduced weight to coincide with the introduction of new, patented, high precision, laminated blades for their demanding aerospace market. Problem Analysis Identified redundant forces in the old mechanism's use
- [Cornelius NitroPro](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/cornelius-nitropro/) - The Cornelius NitroProTM was a recipient of the 2019 Kitchen Innovation Awards for its innovative on-board nitro infusion that eliminates the need for nitrogen tanks. We are proud to have helped Cornelius bring this award-winning, countertop nitro cold brew coffee dispenser to life. This product uses the cabinet and refrigeration system from an existing juice
- [KAYEZEN Vector Resistance Training System](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/kayezen-vector/) - DiMonte Group teamed up with KAYEZEN and Cesaroni Design to create a unit with multiple resistance bands, enabling users to adjust resistance strength with a dial.
- [Milton - Digital Tire Pressure Gauge](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/milton-digital-tire-pressure-gauge/) - Milton contacted us to design the electronics for a high-precision digital tire pressure gauge they were developing. This product was built on a STMicroelectronics processor we inherited from the initial design. Our team of Electrical Engineers and Software Developers was able to confidently diagnose it because of our experience as a ST authorized partner. We
- [SOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/solidworks-part-reviewer/) - DiMonte Group has been using SolidWorks to solve complex design and engineering problems since 1996. SolidWorks recognizes our proficiency with their software and regularly refers companies and individuals to us for 3D modeling assistance. As a testament to our expertise, SolidWorks engaged us to create fully annotated models for their Part Reviewer program. These models,
- [Peerless-AV DesignerSeries TV Mount](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/peerless-av-designerseries/) - We partnered with Peerless-AV® to create the award-winning DesignerSeries, offering three premium articulating TV wall mounts for various TV sizes and weights.
- [ARB Labs - ChipVue Integrated Chip Detection](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/arb-labs-chipvue-integrated-chip-detection/) - Designing for the casino’s table games presents a unique set of challenges, and DiMonte Group has been tackling these challenges head-on for over two decades. Our wealth of knowledge and deep understanding of our clients’ needs empower us to drive innovation in the table game industry. The Product The ARB Labs ChipVue system utilizes discreetly
- [Life Fitness - SCIFIT Console](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/lifefitness-scifit-console/) - The existing steel tooling for the SCIFIT console housings was reaching the end of it's life, resulting in cosmetic defects and reject parts. Recognizing the need for new tooling to sustain production, the team at Life Fitness seized the opportunity to re-imagine the console and they trusted DiMonte Group with the redesign effort. We brainstormed
- [FHP Premium Dustpan](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/fhp-premium-dustpan/) - Freudenberg Household Products hired us to answer the question: What is the best way to get pet hair out of a broom and into a dustpan? There were already a few products on the market that tried to accomplish this but none of them were truly successful. We partnered with Ken Quast Model Makers to
- [Elite Gaming - Apollo Slot Machines](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/elite-gaming-apollo-slot-machines/) - Maximizing Profits by Improving Slot Machine Ergonomics Players spend more time and money at slot machines when they are comfortable. Using our unique blend of empathic and user-centric design coupled with our prototyping expertise, DiMonte Group conducted an ergonomic study to give Elite’s slot machines a competitive edge. Ergonomic Research: A Deeper Dive Visited casinos
- [Eaton Studios Atrium Sculpture](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/eaton-studios-atrium-sculpture/) - Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron Worked interactively with the sculptor to develop the design proposal and create proposal materials Mechanism and structural engineering, programming, and devoted support through installation process
- [Layer Saver](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/layer-saver/) - Mechanical concepts through production engineering of a reusable, collapsible shipping vessel that prevents crushing of products while saving fuel/shipping cost by increasing cube utilization.
- [HyperEdge Network Interface Device](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/hyperedge-network-interface-device/)
- [Prince Castle Chicken Slicer](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/prince-castle-chicken-slicer/) - DGI conducted experiments cutting chicken, which informed our sketch ideation of possible commercial solutions. DGI developed the final CAD for the product under Prince Castle's direction.
- [ProTool Chisel Sharpener](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/protool-chisel-sharpener/) - Housing design and mechanism packaging concepts for chisel sharpener
- [ProTool Ursa Ratcheting Allen Key Set](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/protool-ursa-ratcheting-allen-key-set/) - Housing and handle concepts for ratcheting set of allen keys
- [Multi-Test Pro Receptacle Analyzer System](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/multi-test-pro-receptacle-analyzer-system/) - Silicon Engines, along with Unique Technologies, developed circuitry for an electrical test system with the intention of licensing it to a qualified marketer of electrical equipment. To help potential licensees visualize how this technology would look as a product, they approached DiMonte Group to explore an industrial design for housing the electronics and deliver renderings.
- [LA-CO Markal Marker Cap](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/laco-markal-marker-cap/) - Industrial design and production engineering of a cap for a line of paint markers
- [ES&S iVotronic Booth With Real Time Audit Log](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/ess-ivotronic-booth-real-time-audit-log/) - ADA compliant voting booth that shaves minutes off the setup time and doubles as a case for the existing iVotronic touch screen voting machine.
- [Timbers Spoons](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/timbers-spoons/) - DiMonte Group worked with Timbers Wooden Spoons to produce accurate SolidWorks models of their hand crafted wooden spoons. Wooden spoons were first 3D scanned, the scan data cleaned up in Geomagic Qualify, and finally STL files were imported into SolidWorks. Modeling progressed from there. After SolidWorks modeling was complete, the newly modeled spoon was compared
- [ITW Linx Surgegate](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/itw-linx-surgegate/) - Industrial design and housing design of surge protection system
- [AutoMARK Voting Accessories](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/automark-voting-accessories/) - The AutoMARK VAT is ballot marker designed for use by people who are unable to personally mark an optical scan ballot due to physical impairments or language barriers. AutoMARK Case Develop a case for shipping and storing the AutoMARK Had to pass agency approval Improve service of the AutoMARK by providing simple access to battery
- [Sproing Trainer](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/sproing-trainer/) - Starting with a previously developed conceptual Industrial Design, DiMonte Group engineered the Sproing Trainer for strength, durability, manufacturability, and ease of service, all while maintaining the original "character" of the chosen design concept.
- [Other Fitness Industry Programs](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/fitness-industry-programs/) - The DiMonte Group has extensive experience in the demanding field of fitness equipment. Our expertise in mechanism design, design-for-manufacturing of molded and fabricated components, FEA, dynamic motion analysis, industrial design, and modeling of complex shapes has made DGI a valuable external resource for some of the leading names in the fitness market. Our repeat clients
- [Quiver Pen Holders](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/quiver-pen-holders/) - DiMonte Group developed Quiver's complete line of thoughtfully crafted leather pen holders for Moleskine (and similarly sized) notebooks.
- [BRK First Alert](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/brk-first-alert/) - Plastic housing design Detail drawings Renderings and illustrations for use in packaging
- [Life Fitness 95T Engage Treadmill](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/life-fitness-95t-engage-treadmill/) - Life Fitness engaged DiMonte Group to take the industrial design models created by their in-house staff and execute the SolidWorks modeling required to add draft, improve rebuild times, and deliver moldable thin-wall components.
- [Paramount Elliptical Trainer](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/paramount-elliptical-trainer/) - Mechanical design and prototyping of elliptical trainer Production design of skins
- [Paramount Fitness Treadmill](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/paramount-fitness-treadmill/) - Production design of structure and housing for Paramount Fitness Treadmill
- [Stamina Avari Gx 8 Elliptical Trainer](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/stamina-avari-gx-8-cross-trainer-elliptical/) - The Stamina Avari Gx is an elliptical trainer designed for communal use in gyms. Stamina Fitness hired another firm to partially develop the front-end styling of the machine, then their design was handed off to us to design the product for mass production. When designing this product, we needed to consider: Motion of the pedals
- [Radio Flyer Trike Storage Bin](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/radio-flyer-trike-storage-bin/) - Industrial design and production engineering of injection molded storage bin for a Radio Flyer tricycle.
- [Radio Flyer #23 Grow 'N Go Bike](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/radio-flyer-23-grow-n-go-bike/) - Worked with Radio Flyer to develop the tubular structure, adjustment mechanisms, and manufacturing details for a bike that can grow with the child Industrial design, engineering, and 3D modeling of the blow molded seat
- [Radio Flyer #21 and #26 Trike](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/radio-flyer-21-26-trike/) - Develop concepts and production mechanism for Trike folding mechanism to optimize pack-out in shipping containers Production 3D modeling of complex form for blow molded seat
- [Radio Flyer #830 Trike](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/radio-flyer-830-trike/) - Created 3D CAD models of complex forms per the direction of Radio Flyer designers Developed innovative production details/mechanisms
- [Radio Flyer #3100 Wagon](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/radio-flyer-3100-wagon/) - Worked with Radio Flyer to develop and prove out concept for innovative seat folding system Iteratively developed production 3D CAD data for complicated surfaces of wagon body in a collaborative process with Radio Flyer designers
- [Radio Flyer #540 Scooter](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/radio-flyer-540-scooter/) - Worked with Radio Flyer designers to develop, prototype, and test mechanisms for the scooter Assisted with production design and complex surfacing of production 3D CAD
- [TDVision 3D Visor](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/tdvision-3d-visor/) - TDVision developed the TDVCodec, an MPEG2 and MPEG4 compliant software codec algorithm that enables a high definition video stream of true 3D images over legacy infrastructures such as DVDs, satellite, HDTV, cable, computer graphics cards, IPTV, etc. To demonstrate their technology, TDVision contacted DiMonte Group to design a lightweight 3D camera. Ergonomic Research An ergonomic
- [TDVision 3D HD Camera](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/tdvision-3d-hd-camera/) - TDVision developed the TDVCodec, an MPEG2 and MPEG4 compliant software codec algorithm that enables a high definition video stream of true 3D images over legacy infrastructures such as DVDs, satellite, HDTV, cable, computer graphics cards, IPTV, etc. To demonstrate their technology, TDVision contacted DiMonte Group to design a lightweight 3D camera. DGI developed an armature
- [ACCO Potential Energy Stapler](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/acco-potential-energy-stapler/) - ACCO Swingline Optima Powerease™ Reduced Effort Stapler Acco-Swingline was losing market share to a competitor's potential energy stapler that promised easier, jam-free, consistent stapling. ACCO employed DiMonte Group in a crash-engineering program to develop a new stapling engine to exceed the performance and reliability of their competitor's product without infringing on any of their patents.
- [ACCO Legal Sized Paper Punch](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/acco-legal-sized-paper-punch/) - DGI developed the mechanism and optimized the mechanical advantage and operation of this hole punch for legal sized paper.
- [Weber Q Series Grill](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/weber-q-series-grill/) - Final engineering on the die cast grill chamber FEA on the frame and the table supports Worked out the geometry for the side table lift and lock mechanism ensuring proper clearance throughout the range of motion
- [FHP Pro Scrub Mop](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/fhp-pro-scrub/) - Freudenberg Household Products contacted DiMonte Group to engineer and improve their sponge mop product for the O-Cedar® and Vileda® brands. Following a focused industrial design phase, a handle and linkage were engineered to create a greater mechanical advantage. Additionally, DiMonte Group was tasked with reducing costs, improving assembly and manufacturing techniques, and improving the user
- [FHP Angler Dust Pan](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/fhp-angler-dust-pan/) - The Angler dust pan was a concept through production undertaking. DiMonte Group designed the dust pan to accompany the Angler broom, which was a redesign of an existing concept. Starting from concept sketches, DiMonte Group produced all the production CAD geometry for the dust pan, with special attention paid to stackability of the product and
- [FHP Angler Broom](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/fhp-angler-broom/) - DiMonte Group re-designed the new Angler broom based on a rough concept from another design firm, with special attention to manufacturability and cost reduction. The final commercial product resulted from DiMonte Group generated concepts, renderings, overmold explorations, and detailed CAD modeling, as well as discussions with the client and molder. The Angler broom is also
- [Mathews Company Grain Bin Fans](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/mathews-company-grain-bin-fans/) - To add a new product to their lineup, Mathews Company enlisted DiMonte Group to design four fans and heater assemblies. Challenge Design for in-house manufacturing and out-sourcing Two types of documents required: In-house standard and ANSI standard style drawings Development After visiting and reviewing Mathews’ facilities, the fans and heaters were designed for Mathews’ fabrication
- [ITW Spiroid-2 Stage Nema Gear Box](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/itw-spiroid-2-stage-nema-gear-box/) - ITW hired us to help them design a new case for an inline gear box that is used on oil platforms. The new case we designed incorporates high temperature, redundant seals to ensure consistent air pressure and performance.
- [Midland Forge Grade 100 Dual Chain Shortener](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/midland-forge-grade-100-dual-chain-shortener/) - Design, FEA, and production engineering of a chain shortener.
- [Midland Forge Grade 100 Chain Shortener](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/midland-forge-grade-100-chain-shortener/) - Design, FEA, and production engineering of a chain shortener
- [Midland Forge Grade 100 Hooks](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/midland-forge-grade-100-hooks/) - Midland Forge engaged DiMonte Group to develop a new line of hooks to meet the Grade 100 standard (an almost 25% increase in load over Grade 80) using as little additional material as possible, while exploring improvements in the base function and forgeability of the hook. Product Research Field observations and interviews with personnel involved
- [Diamics Cervical Cell Collector](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/diamics-cervical-cell-collector/) - Concept design and prototype engineering for soft cervical cell collector that clocks the location of collected cells and provides comfort to the patient
- [Dunlee Cat Scanner X-Ray Tube Housing](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/dunlee-cat-scanner-x-ray-tube-housing/) - In partnership with Gaspardo and Associates, an existing CAT Scanner X-Ray Tube housing was digitially scanned and reverse-engineered.
- [AutoMARK Voter Assist Terminal](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/automark-voter-assist-terminal/) - The AutoMARK Voter Assist Terminal (VAT) is a ballot marker designed for use by people who are unable to personally mark an optical scan ballot due to physical impairments or language barriers. The AutoMARK is a hybrid of several devices: a scanner, printer, touch screen display, and input device, all controlled by a single board
- [Focal Point Light Fixtures](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/focal-point/) - Focal Point LLC has trusted DiMonte Group to assist them on over 20 different projects from mass produced office ceiling lights to specialized architectural lighting solutions. Our team assisted with design for manufacturing, 3D modeling, finite element analysis, light dispersion simulation, sheet metal fabrication, prototyping, and 3D laser scanning inspection.
- [Cadillac Jack Genesis Slot Machine Cabinet](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/cadillac-jack-genesis-slot-machine-cabinet/) - Ergonomic testing Spatial layout of access mechanisms Industrial design
- [TimePilot Electronic Time Clock](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/timepilot-electronic-time-clock/) - Industrial design and production engineering for die cast housing of weather-resistant rugged time clock.
- [RF IDeas RFID Proximity Card Reader](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/rf-ideas-rfid-proximity-card-reader/)
- [Sennco 1 To 1 Retail Alarm System](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/sennco-1-1-retail-alarm-system/) - DiMonte Group collaborated with Silicon Engines and Sennco to develop an advanced retail alarm system for displaying, charging, and monitoring a variety of electronic devices in a retail environment.
- [Sennco Solutions 4-Port Retail Alarm](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/sennco-solutions-4-port-retail-alarm/) - DiMonte Group partnered with Silicon Engines to create this innovative new retail alarm. Optimization Testing DGI conducted extensive testing and experimentation to optimize the horn geometry to maximize the alarm volume.
- [CMA Acoustical Wall Panel System](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/cma-acoustical-wall-panel-system/) - DGI developed an acoustical wall panel system from concept sketches through production design.
- [Jessup Glow-In-The-Dark Exit Sign](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/jessup-glow-dark-exit-sign/) - Concept development and production design of a glow-in-the-dark exit sign to replace existing electric exit signs.
- [NAC Telecom Enclosures](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/nac-telecom-enclosures/) - DiMonte Group worked with North American Communications to create a complete line of Telecom enclosure solutions.
- [NAC Telecom Enclosure](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/nac-outside-plant-equipment/) - DiMonte Group developed a die cast, weather resistant enclosure from initial sketch concepts through production design.
- [ITW Ramset Belt Hook](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/itw-ramset-belt-hook/) - Ergonomic design and cost reduction of belt hook to fit Ramset gun.
- [ITW Ramset Duo-Fast](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/itw-ramset-duofast/) - Ramset partnered with a European company to provide the head and magazine for a gas fastening system. DiMonte Group was contracted to develop a new handle/lower housing and magazine to retrofit onto the existing tooled head. Industrial Design DGI created a series of black and white sketches to explore the possible orientations for existing components
- [WMS Blade s32](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/wms-blade-s32/) - DiMonte Group was contracted by WMS Gaming to help develop their next-gen Blade video slot machine systems. DGI was responsible for the complete Blade s32 top box production design. Project Highlights: Sheet Metal Design Injection Molded Part Design Reaction Injection Molded Part Design Electronics Integration and Liquid Proofing DGI was originally hired to develop “tool-ready”
- [WMS Lower Core](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/wms-lower-core/) - DGI was contracted by WMS Gaming to help develop their next-gen Blade video slot machine systems. DGI was responsible for the production plastic design and of the common Blade Lower Core. The Lower Core is shared between both the Blade s23 and Blade s32 slot machines which DiMonte Group was also involved with. Project Highlights:
- [WMS Blade s23](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/wms-blade-s23/) - DiMonte Group was contracted by WMS Gaming to help develop their next-gen Blade video slot machine systems. DGI was responsible for the complete Blade s23 top box production design. Project Highlights: Sheet Metal Design Injection Molded Part Design Reaction Injection Molded Part Design Challenging Light Pipe Design 2D Drawing Documentation Working from conceptual models supplied
- [Midtronics Advantage Housing](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/mistronics-advantage-housing/) - Midtronics approached DGI with a high-tech battery tester that needed a new look. DGI was able to design a durable and compact, yet aesthetic and ergonomic housing for their product. Heat management issues were a major concern but DGI alleviated these issues through cosmetic vents.
- [Cooks Correctional Spoodle](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/cooks-correctional-spoodle/) - Engineering design of a family of serving spoodles for use in correctional institutions.
- [Cooks Correctional Gator Tray](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/cooks-correctional-gator-tray/) - Industrial design and production engineering of insulated food service equipment for use in correctional institutions.
- [Prince Castle Narrow Condiment Dispenser](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/prince-castle-narrow-condiment-dispenser/) - DiMonte Group engineers redesigned the condiment dispenser and its base accessory to minimize the footprint they occupy in the restaurant kitchen.
- [Cooks Correctional Food Service Tray](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/cooks-correctional-prison-food-service-tray/) - Industrial design and production engineering of insulated food service equipment for use in correctional institutions.
- [Prince Castle Universal Holding Cabinet](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/prince-castle-universal-holding-cabinet/) - DiMonte Group was contracted by Prince Castle to design and engineer a heated holding bin that fits six shelves in the same space as previously fit four, with improved performance and minimized downtime through user-serviceable modules for the elements most likely to fail over the lifetime of the unit. DiMonte Group designed, assembled, and tested
- [Prince Castle Sweetener Dispenser](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/prince-castle-sweetener-dispenser/) - Behind-the-counter sweetener dispenser reliably delivers a precisely metered quantity of sweetener Hopper design guarantees product turnover
- [Cooks Correctional Wash Rack Kit](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/cooks-correctional-wash-rack-kit/) - DiMonte Group developed a retrofit kit that securely snaps into an existing wash rack to hold serving trays in correctional institutions.
- [Prince Castle Ergonomic Grill Scraper](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/prince-castle-ergonomic-grill-scraper/) - To satisfy an urgent request from one of their customers, Prince Castle enlisted DiMonte Group to develop an improved grill scraper. Challenge Protect employees from burning hand on upper grill Improve cleaning quality and reduce damage to grill surface by insuring proper blade angle throughout stroke Use manufacturing process with low tooling investment Unit compatible
- [Prince Castle Dual Condiment Dispenser](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/prince-castle-dual-condiment-dispenser/) - Developed a dual condiment dispenser for McDonald's to reduce operations in sandwich construction and free up space in the kitchen.
- [Immersion Vrelia Go](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/immersion-vrelia-go/) - TDVision, a pioneer in the development of 3D Virtual Reality technology, created a spinoff company, ImmersiON, to develop Virtual Reality Head Mounted Displays (HMD). ImmersiON partnered with a startup, Vrelia, that owns a great concept for turning a smartphone into a VR-HMD, and ImmersiON-VRelia was formed. Due to the success of our previous collaboration on
- [Fellowes SuctionStand](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/fellowes-suctionstand/) - Problem Fellowes approached DiMonte Group with the idea of integrating a suction mechanism into a tablet stand. Fellowes had styling concept sketches and contracted DGI to transform the idea into a functional product though prototypes and CAD, optimized for manufacturing and assembly. Research DiMonte Group created a dimensional matrix of existing tablets for sizing and
- [Bike Fixtation Deluxe Public Work Stand](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/bike-fixtation-deluxe-public-work-stand/) - DiMonte Group was approached by Bike Fixtation to support their company in designing a dramatically different looking public works self-service bicycle kiosk -- the Deluxe Public Work Stand. This task evolved into a wonderful collaboration whereby DiMonte Group championed the industrial design aspect and Bike Fixtation maintained the fabrication and engineering. Some industrial design practices
- [Beacon ProAct 200](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/beacon-proact-200/) - A successful serial entrepreneur approached DiMonte Group with a new concept for a sump pump control system. Disappointed by a flooded basement in his high-end home—which was supposedly protected by sump pumps—this inventor set out to create a product that actually tests the complete system. Other control systems can get fooled by a non-functioning pump,
- [Cornelius Quick Serve Pro](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/cornelius-quick-serve-pro/) - Cornelius approached us with an opportunity to increase efficiency in Burger King drive-thrus. Implementing a drink pouring robot that perfectly pours fountain drinks would free up a significant amount of time for the window staff to tend to other things like fries or bagging food. At the project kickoff, all we had to go off
- [Prince Castle Dual Continuous Feed Toasters](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/prince-castle-dcft-toaster/) - In 2011, Prince Castle engaged us to design a series of continuous feed bun toasting machines for quick service restaurants that would be able to toast a variety of different bun sizes including the middle bun of a McDonald’s Big Mac. With client input and DiMonte Group innovation, we were able to develop a reliable,
- [Radio Flyer - Ride 2 Glide](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/radio-flyer-ride-2-glide/) - Radio Flyer approached us to help them design and 3D model a children’s scooter that grows with its user. The scooter can transform from a sit-down to a stand-up scooter as the child learns to balance. At the project kickoff, Radio Flyer provided styling sketches to communicate their deign intentions. Our team rapidly took the
- [GPI - RFID Multi-Layer Chip Tray](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/gpi-rfid-multi-layer-chip-tray/) - Designing for the casino’s table games presents a unique set of challenges, and DiMonte Group has been tackling these challenges head-on for over two decades. Our wealth of knowledge and deep understanding of our clients’ needs empower us to drive innovation in the table game industry. The Product Imagine a poker chip tray that can
- [Prince Castle Saber King](https://dimontegroup.com/projects/prince-castle-saber-king/) - Quick service restaurants like McDonald’s and Burger King slice lots of tomatoes, onions, and lettuce, using dedicated slicing machines for each produce item and cut size. Prince Castle engaged DiMonte Group to combine the functionality of three products into one universal system, increase capacity and save valuable time and counter space. R&D We started by

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