Automotive Prototypes and One-off Parts
From Jeep modification, Mounting brackets, Covers and 3D scanning Lakeland Design can help make your projects happen
Custom risers were developed to modify the position and feel of the shifter assembly. The components were resin printed with integrated threaded inserts and a lightweight hex-pattern structure.
Engineering Highlights
Structural resin geometry supporting threaded inserts
Lightweight internal patterning for strength and reduced material use
Geometry designed to integrate directly with the existing shifter assembly
Outcome
Installed and used in long-term vehicle operation, validating structural integrity and real-world durability.
Shifter Base Risers
Custom Resin Printed Shifter Knob
A custom shift knob was developed to match the driver’s personality and preferred tactile feel. The concept centered around integrating a bicycle handlebar grip as the primary contact surface while maintaining compatibility with the factory shifter threads.
Engineering Highlights
Resin printed core designed to accept a standard threaded insert for secure attachment
Geometry designed to interface with a bicycle grip while maintaining structural strength
Additive manufacturing enabled rapid prototyping
Outcome
The final component integrates the bicycle grip cleanly into the vehicle interior and has been used in regular driving, demonstrating reliable performance and ergonomic improvement over the original shift knob.
Integrated Boost Gauge Vent Mount
A custom bracket and housing were designed to integrate a boost gauge into the driver-side HVAC vent without permanent modification to the vehicle interior.
Engineering Highlights
Resin printed housing designed to fit the factory vent geometry
Mounting solution designed to avoid permanent vehicle modification
Compact geometry integrating gauge visibility and airflow
Outcome
The component has remained installed and functional for over seven years of vehicle use.
Scan-to-Print Interior Panel Replacement
A small interior cover panel required replacement, but the original geometry included a molded boss that was no longer needed for the updated configuration. Rather than reproducing the part exactly, the component was scanned and redesigned to better suit the new application.
Engineering Highlights
Multiple 3D scans captured and stitched together to recreate the original geometry
CAD reconstruction used to remove unnecessary features and improve the design
Snap-fit engagement redesigned for reliable installation
Resin printed prototype used for rapid fit validation
Outcome
After two design iterations to refine the snap engagement, the final part installed cleanly and has remained in use inside the vehicle for nearly a year.
