Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Product Development Partner in Salt Lake City
Metropolis Design has been a trusted partner in product development since 1989. Our integrated approach combines industrial design, prototyping, and small-run manufacturing under one roof to ensure superior quality control and accelerated project timelines. With decades of experience, we specialize in transforming conceptual ideas into market-ready products while maintaining a strong focus on manufacturability. Our team of skilled professionals utilizes advanced technologies like CNC machining, rapid prototyping, and laser processes to deliver precise solutions tailored to client needs.We serve businesses seeking innovative design solutions and reliable production capabilities, prioritizing collaboration and technical excellence throughout every project phase. Our Salt Lake City facility supports local clients while serving national markets through our comprehensive product development expertise.
Services
Product Development
Rapid Prototyping
CNC Machining
Industrial Design
Small-Run Manufacturing
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of product development expertise since 1989
- Our in-house design and manufacturing ensures quality control
- Rapid prototyping delivers functional models in hours, not weeks
- Skilled machinists work with diverse materials for precise results
- Design solutions prioritize both innovation and manufacturability
Services
Rapid Prototyping
Our rapid prototyping service transforms digital designs into physical models using RTV molding, urethane casting, and CNC machining. Clients receive functional prototypes in hours rather than weeks, enabling faster design validation. This process supports material testing and demonstration readiness for product development teams.
Industrial Design
Our industrial design department creates innovative product concepts balancing aesthetics and functionality. Designers collaborate with clients to develop manufacturable solutions that meet market needs while maintaining technical feasibility. This service includes reverse engineering and mechanical design components.
CNC Machining
The CNC machining service produces high-precision parts from diverse materials using advanced equipment. Our machinists create structural prototypes and production components with tight tolerances, supporting both prototyping and low-volume manufacturing requirements for complex geometries.
Small-Run Manufacturing
This service bridges prototyping and mass production through cost-effective small-batch manufacturing. Using injection molding and CNC processes, we produce limited quantities of finished products for market testing or specialized applications while maintaining quality control.
Design Services
Our comprehensive design services cover product conceptualization through final design validation. The team addresses complex engineering challenges while ensuring designs remain optimized for manufacturing processes, reducing time-to-market for client innovations.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We work with clients across multiple sectors including consumer products, medical devices, industrial equipment, and automotive components.
How quickly can you produce prototypes?
Depending on complexity, our rapid prototyping services deliver functional models in as little as a few hours using advanced manufacturing techniques.
Do you handle full product development cycles?
Yes, we provide end-to-end services from initial concept development through prototype creation and small-batch production.
What materials can you work with?
Our facility supports various materials including metals, plastics, and composites for both prototyping and production needs.
Are you located near Salt Lake City International Airport?
Yes, our North Salt Lake facility is just minutes north of downtown Salt Lake City and SLC International Airport.
What sets you apart from other prototyping firms?
Our integrated approach combines design, prototyping, and manufacturing under one roof, ensuring better quality control and faster project completion times.
