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Product & Equipment Fixture Design Services

Engineering solutions from concept to production.

ProtoFix provides professional product design, fixture, jig, and manufacturing equipment design services supported by more than 20 years of automotive engineering and manufacturing experience.

Our experienced design team works with industry-standard CAD platforms including CATIA, Siemens NX (Unigraphics), and other advanced 3D design environments to develop functional, manufacturable, and production-ready solutions. From concept development and 3D modeling to detailed engineering drawings, prototype support, and final manufacturing, ProtoFix works as an extension of your engineering team.

ProtoFix's fixture design team works from Ottawa, Canada, supporting manufacturers across the country with production-ready jigs, fixtures and equipment.

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Our capabilities

Two disciplines, one engineering team.

Product Design & Engineering Support

We help companies develop new products and improve existing designs with practical manufacturing knowledge.

✓Concept development
✓3D CAD modeling and design
✓CATIA / Siemens NX design support
✓Design improvement and optimization
✓Design for Manufacturing (DFM) support
✓Material and component selection
✓Functional improvement of existing designs
✓Production feasibility review

Fixture, Jig & Equipment Design

We design and develop custom manufacturing solutions to improve production efficiency, quality, and repeatability.

✓Assembly fixtures
✓Welding fixtures
✓Inspection fixtures
✓Machining fixtures
✓Checking gauges
✓Positioning and locating systems
✓Production support equipment
✓Custom manufacturing equipment concepts
Flexible engineering support

Support models based on your project.

Complete Design & Build

From concept to final delivery:

✓Engineering concept development
✓3D CAD design
✓Detailed drawings and documentation
✓Design validation
✓Manufacturing coordination
✓Final fixture/equipment delivery

Design Only Service

For companies that have their own manufacturing capability:

✓Complete 3D CAD models
✓2D manufacturing drawings
✓Engineering documentation
✓Technical support during production

Engineering Support for Your Existing Designs

Already have your own design? Our engineers can help:

✓Review existing designs
✓Improve functionality
✓Identify manufacturing challenges
✓Optimize design for production
✓Reduce complexity and cost
✓Ensure production readiness
Track record

20+ years of automotive engineering experience.

Our design approach is based on more than 20 years of automotive engineering and manufacturing experience. We understand that successful products and equipment must:

✓Perform reliably in production environments
✓Be easy and safe for operators to use
✓Improve quality and repeatability
✓Reduce manufacturing risks
✓Support efficient production processes
Industries we support
AutomotiveIndustrial EquipmentMachinery ManufacturingPlastic ComponentsRubber ComponentsMetal FabricationOEM Manufacturing
Why ProtoFix

Built on engineering, not just sourcing.

✓20+ years automotive engineering and manufacturing experience
✓CATIA and Siemens NX (Unigraphics) design capability
✓Engineering solutions focused on production success
✓Design and manufacturing knowledge combined
✓Flexible support from concept to final delivery
✓Canadian engineering partner with global manufacturing experience
FAQ

Common questions about fixture design.

What is fixture design?

Fixture design is the engineering of custom jigs, fixtures and tooling that hold, guide or align parts during manufacturing, assembly, welding or inspection to improve accuracy and repeatability.

Why is fixture design important for manufacturing?

Well-designed fixtures reduce part variation, speed up production, and make manual and automated processes safer and more repeatable at scale.

Does ProtoFix design custom fixtures and jigs in Canada?

Yes. ProtoFix provides fixture, jig and equipment design services to manufacturers across Canada, using industry-standard CAD platforms.

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Have a fixture or equipment project in mind?

Talk to an ProtoFix engineer about your design and production requirements.