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Thomas Hufer
Design 
Independant Contractor

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

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.

Machine in Factory
Pressure Testing

Assembly Automation

Fully automated assembly lines

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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

Quality Control & Process Verification

Leak and Vacuum Test

Light Test & Adjust

Gap Measuring & Set-Play

Torque & Force Measurements

Part Sensing, static & dynamic

Vision Systems

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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

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

Toronto, Ontario M2J 4S6
Canada

1+ (416) 906-1212

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