Design

Product Design

End-to-end product definition that transforms an idea or requirement into a cohesive, functional, and manufacturable product architecture.

Industrial Design

Human-centered industrial design that balances aesthetics, usability, and brand intent with real-world engineering and manufacturing constraints.

Mechanical Engineering & Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Mechanical system design grounded in manufacturability, ensuring parts and assemblies perform reliably while minimizing cost, complexity, and production risk.

Injection Molded & Plastic Part Design

Production-ready plastic part and assembly design optimized for injection molding, tooling reliability, material performance, and scalable manufacturing.

Prototype

Rapid Prototyping & Iterative Development

Fast iterative prototype development used to validate concepts, refine functionality, and reduce technical risk before committing to production.

Simulation & Engineering Analysis

Targeted engineering analysis used to inform design decisions, validate performance, and resolve critical structural or mechanical risks.

Reverse Engineering & Redesign

Technical capture and redesign of existing products to improve performance, manufacturability, cost, or readiness for production.

Pre-Production Prototypes

Production-intent prototypes built to validate form, fit, function, and assembly prior to tooling and manufacturing ramp-up.

Manufacture

Manufacturing Process Selection & Cost Reduction

Evaluation and selection of manufacturing processes to meet performance requirements while optimizing cost, scalability, and production efficiency.

Production Sourcing & Oversight

Engineering-managed sourcing that aligns suppliers, tooling, and quality expectations to ensure reliable execution through vetted manufacturing partners.

Production Readiness & Transfer

Structured handoff from engineering to manufacturing, including documentation, supplier alignment, and first-article support to ensure a smooth production launch.

Injection Mold Tooling & Production

Engineering-led oversight of injection mold tooling and part production, from DFM review through first articles and ongoing manufacturing support.

Meerkat Scooter Stand

scooter stand

Project Overview

Zoom Urban Gear approached AMS to develop a universal electric scooter stand suitable for retail display, storage, and public-facing environments. The initial concept required a design that was stable, visually distinctive, scalable for manufacturing, and compatible with a wide range of electric scooter geometries.

AMS Role

AMS served as the lead engineering and product development partner, responsible for industrial design exploration, mechanical engineering, prototyping, and fabrication of a production-ready prototype. Our scope included concept development, design-for-manufacturing considerations, and execution of a functional, presentation-ready stand.

The final design was selected by the client for presentation at the Micromobility Conference Retail Award Showcase, where it was publicly demonstrated.

Industrial Design Exploration

To establish the right balance between aesthetics, stability, manufacturability, and cost, AMS developed and evaluated multiple industrial design concepts early in the program.

Each concept explored:

These early concepts allowed the client to compare tradeoffs and select a direction that aligned with both brand goals and production realities before committing to detailed engineering.

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Meerkat Scooter Stand prototype

Prototype & Production-Ready Design

Following concept selection, AMS engineered the chosen design into a fully detailed, production-ready prototype.

This phase included:

The resulting prototype accurately represented the intended production configuration and was suitable for functional evaluation, presentation, and future manufacturing transfer.

Redesign Comparison

Original Scooter Stand

AMS DFM Optimized Redesign

Redesign Comparison — From Concept to Scalable Solution

The original stand concept provided by the client utilized a sheet metal–dominant construction that presented challenges in weight, aesthetics, and scalability.

AMS led a ground-up redesign, transitioning the structure to a bent tubular frame architecture that delivered:

This comparison highlights AMS’s ability to critically evaluate an existing design and re-engineer it into a more robust, manufacturable, and market-ready solution.

Product Showcase & Public Debut

The final prototype was selected by Zoom Urban Gear for public presentation at the Micromobility Conference Retail Award Showcase, where it was displayed on stage as part of the event’s featured products.

This milestone validated both the technical execution and the product’s visual impact in a real-world, industry-facing environment.

Meerkat Scooter presentation

Featured Service

Turn-Key Injection Molded Part Design & Manufacturing

From concept and tooling through production with trusted U.S and overseas partners

City Trash Can – Urban Product Design

Designed a durable and modern public trash can concept for city deployment. The concept balances utility, ease of servicing, and urban aesthetics, making it ideal for municipalities upgrading street infrastructure.
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CNC Lathe Concept – Industrial Machinery Design

Developed concept renderings for an innovative CNC lathe system, emphasizing accessibility, rigidity, and an intuitive operator interface. Designed for modern workshops aiming to increase performance and visual impact.

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COLLAPSAR Smart Kitchen Hood – Modern Appliance Concept

Created a futuristic concept design for a collapsible smart kitchen hood. Blended function and form, integrating air purification and lighting in a compact footprint with a sleek, architectural aesthetic.

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Avionics Display – Industrial Design Concepts

Provided industrial design concepts for a new avionics display. Prioritized clarity, cockpit ergonomics, and user interface considerations to deliver sleek, functional enclosures suitable for modern aircraft environments.

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Living Wall Planters – Custom Product Line

Designed a modular series of planters for a vertical living wall system. Focused on optimizing part geometry for injection molding and wall-mount installation while meeting aesthetic and functional goals for commercial interiors.

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MATRIX Smart Home Device – IOT Enclosure Development

Developed an injection-molded enclosure for a smart home automation hub. The design balanced aesthetics with manufacturability and integrated PCB mounting features, allowing for seamless assembly and production scaling.

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Drill Bit Sorting Case – Injection Molded Product Development

Took a napkin sketch and turned it into a fully engineered, injection-molded drill bit organizer in under four months. Designed for durability and efficiency, this tool storage solution enables users to easily sort and access bits by size.

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Electric Scooter Stand – Product Design & Fabrication

Engineered a high-performance electric scooter maintenance and display stand for secure storage and servicing. This robust steel-frame stand features a modular, adjustable design with locking clamps, making it compatible with a wide range of scooter models. Ideal for garages, repair shops, and showrooms.

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