TriMech Group Buys Product Development Specialist MAKO Design + Invent

The TriMech Group has acquired MAKO Design + Invent, which provides tailored product design and development services across all physical consumer product categories to clients in the United States and Canada.

Chip Hogge, chief strategy officer for the TriMech Group, and president of TriMech's Advanced Manufacturing business, reports that adding MAKO's expertise sets the stage for TriMech to offer enhanced, comprehensive product development support for clients of all sizes.

"Over its 20-year history, MAKO's award-winning team has perfected their product development process, which creates high-caliber products to be sold in North American and international markets. Their expertise will form a solid foundation for a new product development line of business for the TriMech Group," Hogge says.

Support in the Product Lifecycle

MAKO's platform supports inventors, designers, manufacturers and e-commerce brands through planning, strategy development, designing, prototyping, manufacturing, and scaling to production volume, all to transform a concept into a functional, market-ready product.

At the heart of this process is MAKO'steam of industrial designers and mechanical and electrical engineers. TriMech's Project Engineering Group (PEG) provides additional design capabilities and capacity in the key engineering stages of the product development lifecycle. And TriMech's global teams of advanced simulation specialists can support additional simulation and analysis needs clients have during those stages.

"Clients in all industry verticals are seeking professional, reliable services and support. We stand out because we offer much more than software and hardware," Hogge says. "We can serve as that single technology and business partner who can help clients accelerate their product development lifecycles while improving quality and reducing risk."

Meeting Needs in Manufacturing

The MAKO team's experience across the product development lifecycle can also bring new manufacturing connections and projects to the TriMech Group, already well known for its 3D printer sales and services, as well as its expertise in other advanced manufacturing methods.

"Collaboration across production stages will really benefit clients," Hogge says. "Our Advanced Manufacturing Services business in North America and 3DPRINTUK in the UK are perfectly positioned to step in with the knowledge and capabilities to move client projects efficiently through prototyping and manufacturing."

Opportunities for MAKO's Team

MAKO's founder, Kevin Mako, will remain in the business to provide leadership in the TriMech Group's expanded product development services team.

"My team and I will continue to serve clients the way we always have—with personal, customized service that gets their product to the finish line quickly, efficiently and at a world-class standard," Mako says. "At the same time, we are extremely excited to collaborate with one of our favorites in the industry—the TriMech Group. Tapping into their team of design-for-manufacturing experts, prototyping and manufacturing facilities, and advanced software will help us ensure the best solutions for our clients."

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.