Well, after a long several months of being a bit of a nomad, I have opened the Trueform Design & MFG PROTOTYPE SHOP!

My business plan has always been to utilize the smallest footprint possible while offering superb service to my clients. By opening this shop, I believe my service capabilities have greatly increased while reducing lead-times. This also allows a great meeting place for clients and I to discus production plans and brainstorming. As I move forward to a Grand Opening, I will update you on new capabilities as they are implemented.

The shop is at 3200 Dutton Ave, unit #220 in Santa Rosa, 95407. All of my other contact info will remain the same. As soon I WiFi is accessible at the shop, I will move my office there. Until then, I will continue office operations from my home office. That puts me at the new shop mostly in the afternoons for now. The shop is 1000sq ft with a small bathroom, roll up door and plenty of 3 phase power. The previous tenants, (medicinal growers) left plenty of electrical outlets and ceiling vents for me too! I still have a long list of To-Dos for the shop but at this point, at least its functional.

The plan is to have a prototype mill, Lathe, welding area along with a stocked assembly work area at the shop. A huge 4′ x 10′ workbench will double as a conference table when needed. As I am a big believer in the “stand up desk” movement, you will probably not find any chairs at the shop, however, shop stools will always be there to take a load off. Of course the coffee and espresso machines were the first installed. And of course the mini fridge will hold the celebratory beverages.

Please stop by sometime and check it out. I will post about the open house well in advance so hopefully you can make it!