Valbonne IoT startup
8 CAD + proto iterations in 6 weeks.
StartupIoTCAO
Workshop in Antibes, France
Engineering office Sophia-Antipolis
Engineering office in Sophia-Antipolis: CAD, DFM and integrated prototyping
Engineering office for Sophia-Antipolis tech park: R&D reinforcement, mechanical CAD, DFM and express prototyping for hardware startups, labs and tech SMEs — 15 min from Valbonne.
CAO
SolidWorks & Fusion
DFM
Manufacturability
15 min
From Sophia-Antipolis area
24h
Quote
Why choose us
What improves your outcomes
15 min from Sophia-Antipolis — startup responsiveness.
15 min from Sophia-Antipolis — startup responsiveness.
MVP without MOQ, 48h iterative cycles.
MVP without MOQ, 48h iterative cycles.
Systematic NDA for confidential projects.
Systematic NDA for confidential projects.
CAD + workshop: no design/manufacturing gap.
CAD + workshop: no design/manufacturing gap.
Common use cases
Missions in Sophia-Antipolis
Hardware, IoT, robotics, medtech and deeptech.
Hardware startups
MVP, investor pitch, pre-series.
R&D labs
Test tooling, test benches.
Robotics
Structures, grippers, mechanisms.
IoT
Enclosures, mounts, connected prototypes.
Process
Engineering + workshop Sophia-Antipolis
From spec to validated prototype, without changing vendors.
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Scoping
Project brief, constraints and expected deliverables.
Client projects
Concrete projects
Only portfolio items linked to this expertise, from our Antibes workshop.
Antibes workshop 15 min from the tech park. Mechanical engineering office + manufacturing workshop under one roof — not just CAD files, but tested parts too.
Service area
Cities covered from our Antibes workshop
- Sophia-Antipolis
- Valbonne
- Biot
- Antibes
- Nice
- Cannes
Services
Complete engineering
CAD, DFM, proto and documentation.
Mechanical design
Parts, assemblies, mechanisms.
Reverse engineering
3D scan + parametric CAD.
Documentation
Drawings, BOM, assembly manuals.
R&D support
Ad-hoc or long-term reinforcement.
Proximity
Antibes workshop
Sophia-Antipolis and Alpes-Maritimes clients.
On-site
Visits to labs, startups and Valbonne/Biot offices.
Integrated prototype
Immediate physical validation after CAD.
Express delivery
Pickup or delivery to Sophia-Antipolis.
Single contact
Engineer + workshop, same team.
Proof & examples
CAD projects Sophia-Antipolis
Engineering missions for Sophia-Antipolis clients.
R&D lab
Test tooling designed and machined.
LaboCNCBE
Robot demo
Mechanical parts for funding round.
RobotPitchProto
Engineering office Sophia-Antipolis — CAD & DFM
NC Factory, engineering office serving Sophia-Antipolis and additive manufacturing office (Antibes workshop, Antibes workshop 15 min from the tech park): CAD, DFM and integrated prototyping.
Prototypes & Series
From idea to pre-series
Engineering, CAD, DFM, electronics, prototyping and manufacturing: one partner to industrialize your product — SMEs, startups and industrial sites.
Our French workshop
Design and manufacture under one roof
A real workshop on the French Riviera: professional machines, quality control, short lead times. From one-offs to small series — Made in France, delivered across the 06 and nationwide.
24 Avenue de la Verte Pagane, 06600 Antibes
Pro machine park
FDM/SLA 3D printing, laser, CNC, electronics: technical means under one roof to move from study to manufacturing.
Quality checked
Every part is verified before shipping. Technical materials selected for real-world use (UV, mechanical, outdoor, marine).
Responsive lead times
Quote within 24h, production often in 24–48h. Rush jobs possible depending on workshop load.
Delivery & installation
Express delivery with optional installation in the Alpes-Maritimes, home or pickup point nationwide — quayside delivery for yachting.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Our engineering office is based in Antibes (Antibes workshop 15 min from the tech park). We work on-site in Sophia-Antipolis and deliver within 24-48h.
We design AND manufacture: prototype, pre-series and documentation in the same workshop.
SolidWorks, Fusion 360. STEP, PDF drawings, BOMs delivered.
Yes, built into every mission: cost, process and tolerance optimization.
NDA on request. Client IP, secure archiving.
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Reply within 24h with a detailed quote. No commitment.