About Formekta

Formekta is an Australian product development studio led by Chris, an industrial designer and electronics engineer. Helping turn early ideas into manufacturable products through clear design thinking, practical engineering, and dependable supplier-ready documentation.

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How We Work

Engineering-led approach: We design for manufacturability from day one. That means fewer revisions, lower tooling costs, and faster time to market.

In-house prototyping: We can test and refine designs immediately without waiting on external suppliers.

Clear communication: Plain language, regular updates, realistic timelines. We explain technical trade-offs in terms that make sense.

Practical solutions: We focus on what works in the real world, not just what looks good in CAD.

Capability

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Software

  • SolidWorks (mechanical design and assemblies)

  • Fusion 360 (integrated CAD/CAM)

  • Altium Designer (PCB design)

  • KiCAD (open-source electronics)

  • KeyShot (rendering and visualization)

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Equipment

  • FDM 3D printers (PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU)

  • SLA 3D printers (standard, tough, flexible, castable resins)

  • Structured light 3D scanner

  • Electronics prototyping and testing equipment

Based in: Oxenford, QLD 4210, Australia

Service area: Australia-wide

3D printing and scanning: Mail-in service across Australia

Design and engineering: Remote collaboration with clients nationally

Location and Service Area

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