Research. Design. Engineering.
Prototyping.
All under one roof.

Services

At Pillar we offer a a full suite of product development services under one roof. From a napkin sketch to a production-ready product on the shelf, we can hop in at any point in the process and adjust the scope to exactly what you need.

01

Market Fit & User Research

Know before you build. We pressure-test the opportunity and the user need so the product you fund is the product the market wants.
  • User Research & Interviews
  • Market & Competitive Analysis
  • Requirements Definition
  • Product Positioning
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Voice of Customer
02

Industrial Design

Form, function and feeling. We shape products from initial idea to realized concept, with all work grounded in real user research and refined through iteration.

  • Sketching & Ideation
  • Human Factors & Ergonomics
  • CAD Surfacing
  • CMF Specification
  • Concept Development
  • Design Language
  • Appearance Models
03

Mechanical Engineering

Translating designs from concept to refined CAD that survives both the factory floor and the real world and the factory floor.
  • Enclosure Design
  • Mechanism Design
  • 3D CAD & Detailing
  • Tolerance Analysis
  • Structural & Thermal
  • Material Selection
04

Electrical Engineering

Electronics developed alongside the mechanics, never bolted on after. From schematic to a board that works the first time.
  • Schematic Design
  • PCB Layout
  • Firmware Development
  • Power Management
  • Sensor Integration
  • Connectivity & IoT
05

Prototyping

See it, hold it, and test it before dropping the money on tooling. We offer an In-house and networked prototyping to validate ideas fast and de-risk decisions early.
  • Rapid 3D Printing
  • CNC Machining
  • Functional Prototypes
  • Appearance Models
  • Proof-of-Concept Builds
  • Iterative Testing
  • Assembly Fixtures
  • Design Validation
06

Production & Manufacturing

The last mile matters most. We source, tool and support the handoff so design intent survives into first articles of production.
  • Supplier Sourcing
  • Tooling & Molding
  • Production DFM
  • Quality Assurance
  • Domestic & Overseas Partners
  • Cost Optimization

Deep experience across the categories our clients build in.

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Consumer Goods

The focus, energy and dedication needed to bring world-class consumer products to market.

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Electronics

From single-sided PCBs to miniaturized circuits, flex, low-power BLE and cloud-connected IoT.

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Health & Medical

Custom prosthetics to in-hospital triage equipment. Life-changing, user-first devices.

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Industrial

Rugged, purpose-built equipment engineered to perform under demanding real-world conditions.

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Kitchenware

Everyday tools that earn their counter space through durability, comfort and considered detail.

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Outdoor

From camping gear to ski equipment. Gear built to for the great outdoors. Weather, wear and hard use factored in from the first sketch.

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Sports & Fitness

Performance products designed around the body, the motion and the demands of real training.

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Packaging & Retail

Structures and displays that protect the product and sell it from the shelf.

How to get started.

01

Contact Us

Email or call our offices to schedule time to review your project's goals and objectives in detail.

02

Schedule a Review

Meet with the team to discuss current state of project, intended end-goal, budget, and timeframe.

03

Get a plan & quote

We work up a comprehensive plan and quote that becomes the roadmap for your product's development.

04

Get started

Get started working with Pillar to accomplish your product goals.

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Let's build something worth launching.

Tell us about your product and where it is today. We'll figure out the fastest path to market together.

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