Pickup Truck Running Board Step (Photo-realistic render desired, CAD file is a plus!)Blind

@coldmonk Short answer is yes, in the past we have used injection molding for step pads and end caps.

Hey CH, are you keen on using injection molded plastic parts?

@Luka B - Thank you for the input! Sorry, I don't we were clear in the prompt. We have a strong CAD and FEA team but we lack creativity and realistic rendering capabilities, and we estimate volumes upwards of 100,000 units. Regarding the constraints, we purposely chose to leave creative wiggle room because we are interested in designs never done before. Something that catches the eye on a dealership lot. Yes, a design that can only be accomplished by CNC and manual welds will likely not be feasible, but if we can take features from that design and incorporate them in a cost effective way - it may be a winner. In general, we would rather time be taken to mock up a second unique concept, than to prove a stress analysis or rethink manufacturability of the first. I hope that helps and please let us know if there are anymore questions!

Additionally, how many do you plan to produce as that plays a major role on manufacturing route selection. I'm sure people will post good looking designs, but as you stated yourself, they need to be manufacturable in a cost efficient way.

I'm not sure yet if I will compete but either way, giving too much free space isn't necessarily a plus. In order to get good entries, I would suggest you to: 1) add the preffered manufacturing process and material (eg. Injection moulding, injection overmoulding (plastics+metal), sheet metal pressing...); 2) mounting dimensions and mounting type; 3) even though you are primarily interested in the design, the part still has to withstand the driver's weight when stepping on it - stress analysis... These are just some points that I think you should consider when looking for product like this.