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Transforming Ideas into engineered solutions that elevate automation and accelerate product success.

Providing mechanical design services within the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.

Emphasizing on leadership and collaboration, delivering high-quality solutions, On-Time and On-Budget.

About Us

Thomas Hufer Design Service is providing full 3D CAD solutions for both Automated Machinery and Product Designs, contributing to numerous projects aimed at delivering innovative engineering solutions.

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Learn About Services Provided

With years of hands‑on experience across multiple industries, I deliver engineering services that help clients accelerate innovation and improve performance.

My capabilities include specialized designs for Assembly Automation, whereby every solution is tailored to each client’s unique operational goals.

I approach every project with a commitment to precision, reliability, and result driven. Measurable value through thoughtful, high‑quality engineering output.

Assembly Automation

Fully automated assembly lines and Stand-alone assembly cells 

Welding fixtures

Water & oil pump assemblies

Gearbox & clutch assemblies

Head & tail light assembles

Robotic material handling

Light fixtures

Electrical outlet power-bars

Power Distribution Systems

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Quality Control & Process Verification

Leak and Vacuum Test

Light Test & Adjust

Gap Measuring & Set-Play

Torque & Force Measurements

Part Sensing, static & dynamic

Vision Systems

Product Design

Ergonomic height adjustable work-stations

Ergonomic adjustable keyboard trays

Desk and Wall mounted light fixtures

Power & Data distribution modules for conference tables

In-panel power distribution systems

(Multi-wire outlet and connector harnesses)

Custom CNC Router Gear Heads

Automatic Tool Changers

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Summary of skills and expertise

With more than three decades of hands‑on experience in manufacturing, mechanical design, and engineering, I’ve built a proven track record across diverse industries—including agriculture, steel production, automotive, machinery, and contract office furniture

  • Product Design & Development, prototyping, concept to finish (Industrial products, Custom Machinery and Tooling)

  • Assembly Automation, Automated Machinery & Tooling Design

  • Product Quality and Process Validation

  • ISO & QA Expertise; Product Testing to various Standards

  • 3D Solid Modelling - 20,000++ hours (SolidWorks, PDM, AutoDesk Inventor, AutoCad and others)

  • Design for Manufacturing DFM

  • 2D production drawing creation and accompanying documentation

  • Collaborate with all departments, suppliers and customers

  • Computer Applications: MS Office Suite, MS Project, ERP Systems and others

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Clients

RH Solutions (Innovative Automation, Centerline, Prodomax, MecSmart)

Teknion Furniture Systems

Pack-Smart Inc.

Promation Nuclear

AXYZ CNC Routers

M&R Automation (Now PIA)

Design Service Rate

Most projects are based upon a "time and material" basis.

Current hourly rate: CAD $75/hour

Primary CAD License: Solidworks Professional, PDM capable

Contact

Thomas Hufer Design

1+ (416) 906-1212

Toronto, Ontario M2J 4S6
Canada

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