Product design for small startups and large corporations

Innovative Solutions of All Sizes. At SurfaceID, we bring together decades of experience in industrial design, mechanical engineering, electronics, and software development. We help companies rethink, improve, and innovate their products through creative problem-solving, prototyping, and thoughtful iteration.

We are turnkey industrial design and prototype developers, with a special focus on supporting startups of all sizes. Our expertise helps us iterate and innovate, uncovering unexpected benefits for your users and opportunities to create value, disrupt your market, and strengthen your bottom line. See below samples of our expertise, then call or fill out the contact form, and we will be happy to help you to disrupt your industry.

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industrial design and product development client Black and Decker
industrial design and engineering collaboration with Qualcomm client
industrial design services for MK Diamond Products client
industrial design and technology product development for SiriusXM
industrial design and engineering solutions for Mircom systems
industrial design and manufacturing support for Greenlee tools
medical industrial design and device development for SynCardia
consumer product industrial design project for Kaz brand
consumer product industrial design collaboration with Bakers Secret
Our projects

Featured Expertise.

Product development isn’t easy. Here are some of the ways we can help bring your idea to life!
Concept Development

Concept Development is where innovation begins. Through brainstorming, thumbnail sketching, rapid ideation, and refined concept renderings, we explore a wide range of possibilities that help define not only the look and feel of a product, but also how the product functions, is manufactured, and ultimately experienced by the user.

3D Development

3D Development transforms industrial design sketches and concepts into precise CAD models ready for engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing. Using advanced surfacing and 3D modeling techniques, we create beautiful, functional forms while developing technically accurate databases for tooling, production, and complex mechanical assemblies.

Scale 3D Print Prototypes

Scale Models, often created through 3D printing, allow us to quickly evaluate form, fit, function, and mechanical assembly before investing in full-scale prototypes. By building reduced-scale versions of large or complex products, we can refine design details, validate concepts, reduce development risk, and save significant prototyping costs early in the process.

Custom Electronic Prototypes
Custom electronic prototypes are developed to test and validate the functionality of electronic components within a product before mass production.
Sand Casting Expertise

Sand casting expertise is used to create complex metal parts efficiently, allowing for durable and cost-effective prototype and production solutions.

Die Casting Expertise

Die casting expertise enables the production of high-precision metal components with excellent surface finishes, ideal for mass production and durability.

Photorealistic Renderings

Photorealistic renderings are used to create highly detailed, lifelike visuals of products, helping clients visualize the final design before production.

Scientific Instrument Design & Development

Scientific instrument design & development focuses on creating precise, functional, and user-friendly tools that meet the strict standards of scientific applications.

Outdoor Signage Firesafe Enclosures LCD

Outdoor signage and firesafe enclosures with LCDs are designed to withstand harsh environments while ensuring safety, durability, and clear digital display performance.

Complex Sheet Metal Design & Fabrication

Complex sheet metal design & fabrication involves creating precise, durable metal components tailored for functionality, manufacturability, and high-performance applications.

Custom PCB & PCBA Design

Custom PCB & PCBA design focuses on developing tailored circuit boards that ensure optimal electronic performance, reliability, and seamless integration within the product.

Injection Molding

Injection molding expertise enables efficient production of high-quality plastic parts with precise details, ideal for both prototyping and mass manufacturing.

OUR WORK

FEATURED PROJECTS.

Big ideas deserve bold execution. Take a look at how we've turned vision into reality!
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Rethinking the public transit experience with AI powered technology in smart bus stop

award winner and finalist recognition for ISR Transit industrial design project in transit technology
industrial design of AI powered smart bus stop for public transit experience
Plantaform

SurfaceID aided Plantaform by engineering and designing an innovative plant growing device.

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CES Innovation Awards 2025 Best of Innovation, Digital Trends Top Tech of CES 2025, PCWorld Best of CES 2025
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Outfront Media, Videri, and Commercial LCDs

SurfaceID is disrupting the ultra commercial LCD panel industry through the re-engineering and unique integration of large flat panels.

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AV Awards 2024, Digital Signage Technology of the Year (Videri Spark Series)
industrial design of VECTRA M3 compact 3D facial imaging system
Canfield Scientific VECTRA M3

VECTRA M3 is a compact 3D imaging system that captures high-resolution images of the face, neck and décolletage for aesthetic consultations.

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IDSA IDEA 2017 Gold and 2017 Medical Design Excellence Awards Readers' Choice, VECTRA
US ARMY - HALO adaptable helmet

3D development of a modular concept helmet to be used in multiple challenging environments and combat scenario.

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industrial design 3D development of safety compliant helmet concept
Our Services

Areas We Serve.

From startups, to large companies; SurfaceID has you covered.

Consumer Product Design

Medical Design

Scientific and Industrial Instruments

Blog.

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CAD render of the assembled Tstand uppercase-H base – mechanical engineering and product development by SurfaceID, Montreal

Product Design Challenges Behind the Tstand Base: Ergonomics, Sink Marks, Snap-Fits, and Lifters

What it took to make a simple-looking injection molded part look clean, feel solid, and come out of the mold. Tstand looks simple. It is a tablet stand that rests on your chest while you lie in bed or on the couch, so you can watch a movie without holding the device or craning your […]

Sheet Metal Enclosure Design That Builds Better Products

Sheet Metal Enclosure Design That Builds Better Products

Sheet metal enclosure design aligns form, thermal performance, electronics protection, and manufacturing for housings suppliers can produce reliably.
BLE vs Wi-Fi vs Cellular: Choose a Wireless Tech

BLE vs Wi-Fi vs Cellular: Choose a Wireless Tech

BLE vs Wi-Fi vs cellular: how to choose the right wireless technology for your product, balancing power, range, data, cost, and user experience at scale.
How to Validate Hardware Concepts Before Building

How to Validate Electronics Engineering Hardware Concepts

Learn how to validate hardware concepts with focused prototypes, real user testing, and engineering checks before tooling or production costs rise fast.
Design Outsourcing for Products That Can Ship

Design Outsourcing for Products That Can Ship

Design outsourcing can accelerate hardware launches when design, engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing decisions are managed by one accountable team.