DesignPort

Name

DesignPort

Legal name

designPORT Inc.

Website

https://designportinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering and Product Development Services

NAICS

Industrial Design Services (54142), Other Specialized Design Services (54149)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Production Design & Detailed Engineering (3D CAD, Drawings, BOM, Nesting) (IMAJAGAK), Engineering design services (line design, substation design, civil/structural) (EUADAKAG), Electrical Engineering & Power Distribution (Generation, Switchboards, Cabling, Lighting) (IMAJAGAF), Packaging & Product Brand Design (BPAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Engineering services
• Product development
• CAD design
• Prototyping services
• Simulation analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilsonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Product Development Services: Core revenue stream from providing end-to-end engineering services including concept development, CAD design, simulation, prototyping, testing, regulatory documentation, and production scaling. Billed on a project basis with quotes provided for each engagement.
2. Automation and Robotics Integration: Custom turnkey automation solutions including cobot systems, fixtures, and robotic workcells. Provided through Universal Robots Certified System Integrator partnership.
3. Simulation and Analysis Services: Billed project fees for FEA, CFD, drop testing, optical simulation, and thermal analysis services for third-party and client product development.
4. Internet of Things Product Development: Design of connected/wireless monitoring products with embedded systems and IoT capabilities, billed as part of product development engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DesignPort is a full-service engineering and product development firm offering end-to-end services including concept development, industrial design, 3D CAD modeling, simulation (FEA, CFD, thermal, optical), prototyping, physical testing, regulatory compliance documentation, and production scaling. The firm also designs and sells its own commercial product line (Novagrade digiscoping adapters) and integrates collaborative robotics (Universal Robots cobots) for manufacturing automation.

Product overview

DesignPort is a full-service engineering, product development, and CAD services firm rather than a software product company. They offer a comprehensive suite of engineering services including product design, industrial design, automation & manufacturing systems integration (including Universal Robots cobots), simulation & analysis (FEA/CFD), prototype development, testing services, and marketing/business development support. Their service portfolio is organized across specialized verticals including Consumer, Automation & Manufacturing, Medical, Marine & Military, Strength & Durability, and Industrial Design. Additionally, they have developed proprietary products including the Novagrade Universal Adapter and Double Gripper for digiscoping applications. The company also provides documentation, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property strategy services to support product commercialization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Novagrade®: Universal adapter brand that couples any phone to any spotting scope or binoculars, allowing users to take telephoto pictures. Anodized machined aluminum body with laser etched logo and patent pending compression ring system.
• X4™ Smart Brace With Motion Intelligence™

Products and services

• Product Design and Engineering Services Full-service product design and engineering offering CAD services, 3D modeling, industrial design, and concept development for companies and entrepreneurs seeking innovative solutions. Includes the full lifecycle from napkin sketch through production.
• Automation and Manufacturing Systems Custom turnkey automation solutions including Universal Robots cobot integration, robotic workstations, production line testing, and manufacturing process optimization. Delivered as a Certified System Integrator for collaborative robotics.
• Simulation and Analysis Services Engineering simulation services including finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), thermal simulation, drop test simulation, and optical/ray tracing system simulation for design validation and optimization.
• Prototype and Testing Services Prototype development and physical testing including turbine testing, drop testing, modular prototyping, 3D printing, custom test fixture design, and 3D scanning/reverse engineering for product validation.
• Medical Device Development Services Comprehensive medical device development including FDA regulatory navigation, 510K submissions, Class II surgical units, rehabilitation devices, dental surgical tools, sterilization and packaging support.
• Strength and Durability Engineering Services Product engineering for extreme conditions including thermal management, MIL-STD-810 compliance, regulatory agency testing (SAE, UL), and ruggedized enclosures for harsh environments.
• Marine and Military Engineering Services Defense and maritime engineering including naval crane systems, military vehicle components, aircraft systems, and specialty marine vessel design for government and military applications (e.g., US Navy Boom Crane deployed across 14 ships).
• Industrial Design Services Industrial design for consumer products covering ergonomics, branding integration, packaging design, and manufacturing process optimization for scalability.
• Marketing and Business Development Services Technical marketing materials, website development, e-commerce platforms, shopping cart integration, and business planning services for product commercialization.
• Documentation and Regulatory Compliance Services Manufacturing documentation, instructional manuals, quality management systems (QMS), regulatory compliance support for FDA, UL, CE, and other standards, and engineering change orders.
• Novagrade Universal Adapter Universal smartphone adapter that couples any phone to any spotting scope or binoculars for telephoto photography. A worldwide commercial product brand developed and sold directly by DesignPort.
• Novagrade Double Gripper Novagrade-branded universal digiscoping adapter gripper for rugged professional use, with dual-grip mechanism for enhanced stability. Unveiled at Triggrcon 2018.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced product cost to less than 10% of predecessor while improving manufacturability for a medical device in high-volume production
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Universal RobotscoreTechnology or Integration · 31 August 2023DesignPort is a Universal Robots Certified System Integrator. The partnership enables DesignPort to design and deploy cobot (collaborative robot) solutions for clients, including turnkey automation systems, multi-axis fixtures, robotic gluing stations, and assembly cells. DesignPort demonstrates these capabilities at major trade events including NPE: The Plastics Show (May 2024), where they showcased cobot assembly of injection molded components in the Universal Robots booth.
• NovagradeflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerNovagrade is a product brand developed and owned by DesignPort. The Novagrade universal adapter couples any phone to any spotting scope or binoculars for telephoto photography. The product features anodized machined aluminum body, laser-etched logo, and a patent-pending compression ring system. It is a worldwide success sold directly and at trade shows, with new products like the 'Double Gripper' unveiled at Triggrcon 2018.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bresslergroup: Product design and engineering consultancy specializing in physical product development from concept through production. Highly comparable to DesignPort's end-to-end industrial design + engineering services offering, particularly in medical and consumer products.
• Smart Design: Product design and innovation consultancy serving global brands across consumer, healthcare, and industrial sectors. Comparable to DesignPort in scope and breadth of services, though operating at larger scale with multiple global offices.
• Whipsaw: Industrial design and engineering firm with deep expertise in consumer products, medical devices, and IoT. Closely comparable to DesignPort in services portfolio, project complexity, and clientele spanning startups to large enterprises.
• Carbon Design Group: Industrial design and engineering consultancy with strong mechanical engineering, prototyping, and small-batch manufacturing capabilities. Comparable to DesignPort's emphasis on engineering depth and production-scaling outcomes.
• Lunar Design: Product design consultancy serving consumer, medical, and industrial clients with full-spectrum industrial design and mechanical engineering. Comparable to DesignPort's multidisciplinary services model and target verticals.
• RKS Design: Human-centered design consultancy offering industrial design, mechanical engineering, and strategy. Comparable to DesignPort's multidisciplinary services and track record with medical, consumer, and industrial clients.
• Ammunition Group: Design and brand consultancy providing industrial design, product development, and brand strategy. Comparable to DesignPort's combination of industrial design and brand identity work for consumer and tech clients.
• Pensa: Industrial design and product development firm specializing in consumer products, IoT, and home goods. Comparable to DesignPort's design-led, hands-on prototyping approach and startup-to-enterprise client mix.

Broad incumbents

• IDEO: Globally recognized design and innovation consultancy offering end-to-end product design, engineering, and strategy. Comparable to DesignPort as a multidisciplinary industrial design and product development services firm, though IDEO operates at significantly larger scale and brand recognition.
• Frog Design: Global design and engineering consultancy providing product design, brand, and digital experience services. Direct comparison to DesignPort's multidisciplinary product development model, with deeper consumer electronics and digital heritage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/designPORTor
• Facebookfacebook.com/designPORTinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/designport

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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