Dave Nicoll

http://www.nightingalechairs.com/products.html

Design Consultancy providing Product Design, Product Engineering
3d Product Visualization and Mass Manufacturing expertise.
Using a combination of Solidworks 3d CAD software and Keyshot a visual rendering program. Dave helps clients realize products in a controlled and precise manner.

At Bridge Factory, we bridge the gap between design and production. We utilize a collaborative and holistic design process from concept to production. At Bridge Factory, we consider our clients and their customers as members of our design team. In doing so we ensure that the results we develop fit with your organization’s strategy and connect with your customers. Bridge Factory is a seasoned team of designers, researchers, engineers and business professionals. We have worked with many diverse international clients to develop award winning products. With our diverse skill set we excel at bridging the gap between design and manufacturing.

Supervisor of New Product Development Engineering Team
-Supervisor of Jigs and Fixture/ Sample making department
Product Development using SolidWorks 2011 and AutoCAD 2011
Manufacturing of products in Wood,

Responsible for manufacturing cost reductions by re-engineering products
Creating advanced electro/ optical/ mechanical water effects with SolidWorks
Launching new product offerings to critical time for market tradeshow schedule

Manufacturing of products in Stainless Steel, Bronze, Brass, P.V.C., Polyethylene

Effectively developed store fixtures for Polo, Hilfiger, Perry Ellis
Developed new program of modular sheet metal store fixture concepts
Designed products using 3D solid modeling, assembly and product realization
in networked Pro Engineer and AutoCAD environment
Prototyped and produced products in steel, solid wood, plastics, aluminum

Designed and fabricated trade show booths for interior design shows
Produced production programs for external design consultants
Brought 3D solid modeling, assembly and drafting to manual environment
Liaised with external fabricators and manufacturers for production parts
Produced furniture parts in steel, wood, plastic, aluminum, fabric and foam

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Industrial Designer /3D Surface Modeler
Engineered custom interior moldings and CNC 5 axis molds
Developed and produced (Vacuum Formed Moldings)
Specialized in 3D solid and surface modeling and assembly
Designed molds for FRP, Vacuum Forming and Roto-Molding
Communicated between clients and CNC machinists
Designed and fabricated vacuum forming machine for molding project

Invented and engineered through to manufacturing of Interactive Casino Machine
Designed/built -displays for Gaming and Road Safety Trade Shows
Coordinated production of Interactive Video Lottery Kiosk
Specified hardware and suppliers for all components

Developed products for manufacturing on an individual consultation basis
Manually drafted and conceptualized design solutions for external clients
Designs included Custom Display Systems, Task Chair, Exercise Equipment, LAN Equipment, Honeywell thermostats, Medical Measuring Device, and Road Safety Products.