NC Factory engineering office — technical drawings, design and prototyping in Antibes
Workshop in Antibes, France

B2B Offer — Engineering, design & manufacturing office

Your engineering, design and manufacturing office: from idea to series product

NC Factory is more than a vendor: we design, prototype and manufacture — including our own products. In Antibes, engineering, electronics, CAD, DFM, prototyping, documentation, series production and maintenance under one roof. (Also an integrated additive manufacturing office.)
Idea → Series
End-to-end support
8 steps
Turnkey service
Multi-sector
Medical, industry, logistics…
Docs included
Manuals, maintenance, production
Product proof

We also industrialize for ourselves

The Transporter (patented) and Anzena prove we can take a project from R&D to series. The same process applies to your machines, equipment and products.

Starting point

Where to pick up your project?

Whatever your current stage — we structure the next steps and secure each milestone.

01

Idea or sketch

You have an intuition, diagram or brief. We frame the need, feasibility and budget estimate.

02

POC to validate

A function or concept to prove quickly. Proof-of-concept prototype in days to decide whether to invest.

03

Existing prototype

A working proto that's not industrialisable. DFM audit, corrections and roadmap to series.

04

Incomplete dossier

Partial CAD files, missing docs, lost supplier. We complete and relaunch production.

05

Ready for series

Design validated, time to produce. Small/medium series launch, logistics and maintenance.

Project types

Internal or commercial projects

Whether you're optimising internal processes or launching a new product on the market, we adapt our support to your ambition.

Internal projects

Dedicated machine, production tooling, internal automation, ergonomic workstation, quality control equipment. Optimise your processes without investing in a permanent engineering team.

Pivot & innovation

Rethinking your business or testing a new market? We prototype quickly, validate technical feasibility and prepare industrialisation for a controlled launch.

Product to market

From idea to finished product ready to sell: design, technical branding, user documentation, pilot production and assembly logistics tailored to your constraints.

Application sectors

Custom machines for every industry

Each industry has its constraints — standards, environment, volumes, materials. We integrate them from the study phase.

Medical & Healthcare

Custom devices, sterile tooling, diagnostic supports, clinical validation prototypes. Adapted materials and documentary traceability.

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Industry & Production

Custom machines, automation, assembly jigs, inspection stations, adapted conveyors. Reduced cycle times and secured processes.

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Security & Defence

Rugged field equipment, waterproof housings, alert systems, sensor mounts. Design focused on reliability and extreme conditions.

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Logistics & Warehouse

Handling tooling, sorting systems, adapted carts, custom fixtures. Flow optimisation and operator ergonomics.

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Food & Beverage

Packaging machines, hygienic tools, line supports, food-contact parts. Compliance with sanitary constraints and cleaning.

Tech & Robotics

Hardware prototypes, robotic chassis, electronic housings, microelectronics and sensor integration. Rapid iterations to accelerate your R&D.

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Home automation & buildings

Automation, connected enclosures, sensor mounts and custom solutions for residential, commercial and industrial sites.

Full service

Turnkey support

We don't just manufacture a part: we structure your project from A to Z so it's industrialisable, documented and maintainable.

01

Needs analysis

Analysis of your specifications, technical, environmental and budget constraints. Scope definition and project roadmap.

02

Design & engineering

CAD modelling, material and technology selection, simulations and iterations. Integrated engineering office for manufacturing-optimised design.

03

Cost reduction

DFM (Design for Manufacturing) optimisation: simplified assemblies, process selection, component rationalisation for controlled production costs.

04

Technical documentation

Assembly manuals, maintenance guides, production sheets, BOMs, assembly drawings. Everything needed to produce and maintain autonomously.

05

Logistics & assembly

Supply chain analysis, assembly organisation according to your constraints (workshop, client site, subcontracting), pre-assembled kits or modular delivery.

06

Prototyping & validation

Functional prototype for real-world testing: ergonomics, strength, integration, user validation. Rapid iterations before series commitment.

07

Series production

On-demand or small/medium series manufacturing: 3D printing, CNC machining, laser, assembly. Full flexibility between batches.

08

Maintenance & after-sales

Preventive and corrective maintenance management, digital archiving of manufacturing, express replacement of wear parts.

Technologies

A multi-technology workshop

We combine processes suited to each phase — rapid prototype or series part.

FDM & SLA 3D printing

24-48h prototyping, small series, technical materials (Nylon, ASA, PETG, resin).

CNC machining

Aluminium, steel, brass, plastics — ±0.05 mm tolerance for precision parts.

Laser engraving & cutting

Marking, identification, acrylic/wood/metal cutting for prototypes and series.

3D scan & CAD

0.05 mm reverse engineering, SolidWorks/Fusion modelling, DFM optimisation.

Electronics

Enclosures, PCB integration, micro-assembly and mechano-electronic interfaces.

Industrial vocabulary

Key steps in industrialisation

POC
Proof of Concept — validates a function or idea, not the final product.
Industrial prototype
Representative product: full functions, real-world tests, frozen design.
DFM / DFA
Design for Manufacturing / Assembly — optimise for lower production cost.
Pre-series (ER/PR/SR)
Engineering Run, Pilot Run, Serial Run — ramp-up before commercial launch.
BOM
Full bill of materials: components, quantities, supplier references.
Our method

From idea to series production

A structured 4-phase process to move forward confidently, with validation milestones at each stage.

01

01 / 04

Scoping & study

Understanding the need, technical feasibility, budget estimate and timeline. Specification validation.

Indicative timelines

Transparent lead times

24-48h
First simple prototype
2-6 wks
Full functional prototype
4-12 mo
Full industrialisation
10-1000
Small/medium series volumes

Case study

LiteVac 800 — optimisation to series

For an industrial client, we redesigned and optimised pool robot components: DFM analysis, 3D printing of reinforced technical parts, rapid test iterations before production validation.

-40%
Part cost vs. machining
3 iter.
Prototype loops
24-48h
Per iteration
View LiteVac project
LiteVac 800
Installation & Maintenance

A complete service: installation & maintenance

We don't stop at manufacturing. In addition to delivery, NC Factory offers on-site installation and maintenance services in the Alpes-Maritimes to ensure the longevity of your parts.

On-site installation

We come to you to install your parts directly on-site: fitting, adjustment, functional testing. Operational results guaranteed from the very first visit.

Preventive maintenance

Regular inspections, proactive replacement of wear parts, adjustments. We keep your equipment in optimal condition to avoid unexpected downtime.

Express replacement

A broken part? Thanks to our digital archiving of every production, we relaunch manufacturing identically and intervene quickly — without redoing the technical study.

Alpes-Maritimes coverage

Installation and maintenance throughout the 06 department: Antibes, Cannes, Nice, Monaco, Sophia-Antipolis, Grasse, Mandelieu, Théoule-sur-Mer and all municipalities.

First meeting

Book a feasibility call (30 min)

Free and no obligation: present your project, get technical feedback and an indicative roadmap.

FAQ

Questions — B2B Offer

Internal projects (machines, tooling, automation) and commercial projects (new product, pivot, market launch). We take over at any stage: idea, sketch, existing prototype or incomplete dossier.
Yes. Our engineering, design and manufacturing office acts as outsourced R&D: feasibility, CAD design, prototyping, testing and iterations with a single contact in Antibes.
Yes: assembly manuals, maintenance guides, production sheets, BOMs and assembly drawings for autonomous production and maintenance.
That's our core business: DFM design, cost optimisation, logistics/assembly organisation and series or on-demand launch — without changing partners.
Medical, industry, security, logistics, food & beverage, robotics, marine, automotive — any sector requiring a custom machine or product to industrialise.
Yes: preventive and corrective maintenance, digital archiving of manufacturing, express replacement and on-site intervention in the Alpes-Maritimes.
POC validates a function or concept. Industrial prototype qualifies the complete product (usage, assembly, performance). Pre-series tests processes and tooling before commercial production.
Allow 4 to 12 months depending on complexity, from feasibility to series launch. A first functional prototype can be delivered in 2 to 6 weeks.
From a few thousand euros for a simple prototype to several tens of thousands for a complex product with documentation and pre-series. Free initial consultation to frame budget and scope.
Design for Manufacturing means designing from the start for production: simplifying assemblies, choosing the right processes and materials to reduce series production costs.
Ideally yes. Integrating industrial constraints from the start avoids costly rework after prototyping and speeds up the move to series.
An engineering office designs; a 3D printer makes a part. NC Factory is an engineering, design and manufacturing office: engineering, electronics, prototyping, documentation, series and maintenance under one roof — also positioned as an additive manufacturing office.
Yes. We combine an engineering, design and manufacturing office (CAD, DFM, engineering) with a workshop (FDM, SLA, CNC, laser, 3D scan, electronics) in Antibes — one contact from needs study to pre-series.
Because they prove our industrialization capability: R&D, design, prototype, series and go-to-market. This is not an e-commerce catalog — it is proof we can take a product end-to-end, as we do for your B2B projects.
Yes. Electronics / microelectronics integration, enclosures, assemblies, and custom home automation for businesses and homes — linked with mechanical design and manufacturing.
Yes. Existing prototype, partial CAD files, incomplete technical dossier: we audit what exists and propose the roadmap to industrialise.
Study: specifications and quote. Design: 3D/2D CAD files. Proto: tested part(s). Industrialisation: BOM, manuals, workflows. Series: produced parts and quality dossier.
Single parts, small series (10 to 1000), on-demand production. 3D printing, CNC machining, laser and assembly depending on optimal volume.
Free 30-minute call or meeting: you present the need, we assess feasibility, project stage and next steps. Detailed quote within 24 to 48 hours.
Need description, photos/sketches/CAD files, constraints (standards, environment), target volume, indicative budget and timeline.
Yes, NDA on request. CAD files and intellectual property belong to you. We archive manufacturing data for maintenance and identical reproduction.

A project to prototype then produce in series?

Describe your idea or need. Free initial consultation to assess feasibility and roadmap.