Shea IndustriesEngineering design & fabrication
From idea to finished part, designed and built.
Shea Industries turns concepts, sketches, and problems into working parts, fixtures, and assemblies, with 3D CAD, prototyping, and in-house fabrication handled by one engineer from start to finish.
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Help with one step or the whole job, from first sketch to delivered hardware.
Mechanical design & CAD
3D modeling and production-ready drawings in SolidWorks for parts, enclosures, fixtures, and multi-part assemblies.
Prototyping
Early builds to check fit, function, and looks before you spend on tooling or larger runs.
In-house fabrication
Welding, machining, 3D printing, and woodworking in-house for crates, displays, fixtures, racks, and custom assemblies.
Sheet metal & waterjet cutting
Sheet metal parts and waterjet-cut profiles designed and made in-house, with trusted partners when a job needs it.
Sourcing & vendor coordination
Finding the right suppliers, getting quotes, and managing orders so parts arrive ready to assemble.
Design for manufacturing
Reviewing existing designs to cut cost, simplify fabrication, and avoid production surprises.
How a project works
A simple, transparent path from first conversation to finished hardware.
Consult
We talk through the problem, requirements, budget, and timeline. NDAs are welcome.
Design
3D models and drawings you can review, with revisions until the design is right.
Prototype
A first build to prove fit and function, then refine before committing to quantity.
Fabricate
Final parts and assemblies built in-house (welding, machining, 3D printing, woodworking, sheet metal, waterjet), with trusted partners when needed.
Capabilities
Typical work includes:
Who it's for
Small businesses, makers, and product developers who need engineering help without hiring a full-time team.
About
Shea Industries is an engineering design and fabrication shop based in Bel Air, Maryland, run by engineer Michael Shea. Every project gets direct, hands-on attention from the person doing the design work, from the first sketch through the final build.
Need one part drawn, a fixture built, or a product taken from concept to a small production run? With in-house fabrication and trusted partners when a job needs it, Shea Industries can take on the whole job or just the piece you're missing, and keeps your designs confidential.
Let's build something
Send a short description of your project, plus any sketches, photos, or files, and you'll get a reply about next steps.
Email michael@sheaindustries.comBel Air, Maryland · michael@sheaindustries.com