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pacific northwest manufacturing

Solution Driven Success

Bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and real world manufacturing. 

Value Proposition

Zachary Forland consulting engineer

Our Mission

Hybrid Designs NW is a freelance CAD/CAM and manufacturing engineering consultancy based in Bellingham, Washington, specializing in contract-based support for organizations in need of hands-on technical expertise. Drawing from over 12 years of experience in shop-floor manufacturing, fabrication, material sciences, CAD/CAM programming, tool design and process optimization. The business focuses on delivering practical, production-ready solutions without the overhead of permanent hires. Core offerings include CAD modeling, CAM programming, toolpath optimization, nesting strategies, and equipment integration, targeting SMBs and mid-sized firms in manufacturing sectors.

lean manufacturing facility

CAD Design / CAM Programming

Efficiency through experience​​

  • Sheet and tube laser

  • 3 & 5-axis Routing

  • Tube laser and bending

  • Press brake

  • CAD design

  • Additive Manufacturing

Equipment Consulting

Application specific guidance

  • Collaboration with advanced OEM's for most manufacturing process

  • Detailed ROI's and comparisons

  • Coordination of communication & proposals

Process Engineering

Design evaluation and implementation

  • Manufacturing process suggestions specific to part/application​

  • Facility/workflow planning

Training 

Sharing shop floor operational expertise

  • Sheet and tube laser

  • Press brake

  • 3 & 5 Axis router

  • Additive manufacturing

  • CNC knife cutting

  • Forklift

  • Workflow

Solutions

Portfolio 

Completed Projects

American, made in the usa
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