No formal minimum — we've taken on small sketch-to-CAD conversions and one-off shop drawings as readily as multi-month product development programmes. If the work is well-defined and we can deliver it well, we'll quote it.

Yes, where the scope is clear enough to do so responsibly. For exploratory or unknown-scope work we'll often recommend a small paid scoping engagement first, so you get a defensible fixed price for the main delivery rather than a guess.

SolidWorks for 3D parametric modelling, AutoCAD for 2D drafting, and complementary tools for FEA, plastic analysis, and architectural documentation. We're software-agnostic on the delivery side and can output to whatever format your downstream team uses.

Native SolidWorks (.SLDPRT, .SLDASM, .SLDDRW), AutoCAD (.DWG, .DXF), neutral 3D formats (.STEP, .IGES, .STL, .Parasolid), PDF for review and approval, and any specific output your fabricator, certifier or printer requires. Tell us the format; we'll deliver to it.

Yes. On full payment, you own the deliverables and the IP in the design (subject to background IP and any licensed third-party content). This is spelled out plainly in every engagement letter — no hidden licence-back clauses.

Editable native files are part of the standard delivery for most engagements. Some retainer or consulting arrangements deliver PDFs only — but if you need the working files, just say so up front and we'll structure the engagement accordingly.

Yes. We draft to the relevant Australian Standards (AS/NZS) for the discipline at hand — including AS 1100 for technical drawing, AS 4100 for structural steel, AS 3600 for concrete structures, AS 1170 for structural design actions, and the National Construction Code (NCC) for building work. Every project is documented to the standards your certifier, regulator or fabricator expects to see.

KEVOS® provides the design and drafting; where a registered professional engineer's sign-off is required (for example for structural certification or RPEQ submissions in Queensland), we coordinate with engineers we've worked with for years, or work alongside your nominated engineer of record. We don't pretend to be what we're not — but we make certification straightforward.

Our architectural and civil documentation is produced with NCC and BCA requirements in mind. For NSW work, we're familiar with the Design and Building Practitioners Act framework and produce documentation that supports compliance pathways. For final certification, your private certifier or accredited Design Practitioner remains the sign-off authority.

Yes. We've delivered work to ISO, ASME Y14.5 (GD&T), and BS standards for clients exporting overseas or working with international supply chains. Tell us the standard up front and we'll structure the documentation accordingly.

Yes — without hesitation. We sign mutual NDAs as a default for any project involving proprietary product designs, defence work, pre-patent IP, or commercially sensitive equipment. If you have your own NDA template, send it; if not, we'll provide one.

Files are exchanged through secure cloud workspaces with access controls, not over open email. Internal systems are access-restricted, backed up, and segregated by client. We don't subcontract sensitive work offshore, and we don't reuse client IP across engagements. Defence and government work is handled with the additional protocols those programmes require.

No. KEVOS® work is performed by our team in Australia. This matters for IP protection, response times, time-zone alignment, and — for defence and government clients — sovereignty requirements.

Never. Case studies and portfolio work are published only with explicit client permission, and we'll happily anonymise sensitive details, omit clients entirely, or wait until a project is publicly launched before sharing anything.

Food and pet food manufacturing, medical devices, defence and government infrastructure, mining and materials handling, hydrogen and clean energy, urban infrastructure, residential and commercial building, and consumer products. Our portfolio includes work for clients like EPTEC, Liquip International, MNA Solutions, and major Australian manufacturers.

Yes. We've delivered mechanical design, tooling, and infrastructure documentation for defence-grade applications — including paint line trolleys for defence product painting and modular girder systems for defence manufacturing. We understand the documentation rigour, sovereignty requirements and security considerations that come with this work.

Yes — and we particularly enjoy this work. We offer focused consulting engagements designed for founders who need technical clarity: structured sessions that deliver clear next steps, considered recommendations, and the optional follow-up artefacts (diagrams, workflows, specifications) needed to move forward with confidence and avoid expensive mistakes early.

Yes. We've designed stainless steel maintenance platforms, hopper covers, bin collection systems and process equipment for Australia's pet food and food manufacturing sectors — work where hygiene specification, cleanability and material selection are non-negotiable.

Genuinely depends on scope. A single shop drawing or sketch-to-CAD conversion might be days. A full product development programme with prototyping documentation can run weeks to months. A residential CDC package typically takes 3–6 weeks depending on complexity and council requirements. We give a realistic timeline in every quote, including dependencies on your inputs and external approvals.

Often yes — but we'll be honest about whether the deadline is realistic and what trade-offs it implies. We won't take on rushed work that compromises the quality of the deliverable. If we can do it well in the time available, we will; if we can't, we'll tell you and suggest alternatives.