Michael Trovato is the founder of Valence Tek, a groundbreaking mechanical engineering design house in the Pacific Northwest. He grew up on the east coast and graduated from North Carolina State Unive... Read more

Michael Trovato is the founder of Valence Tek, a groundbreaking mechanical engineering design house in the Pacific Northwest. He grew up on the east coast and graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He rebuilt his first automobile before the age of fifteen and had to enlist the help of parents to test drive his work. Michael is referred to as “The Idea Guy” because of his track record of innovative ideas that lead to new technologies. He has designed robotic & automation systems for McKesson, Abbott Laboratories, The Veteran Affairs, Cornerstone Automation Systems, and Walmart. His latest endeavors include proprietary product designs in material handling systems using integrated vision systems and complex controls. His work can be seen in Amazon warehouses as well as local pharmacies.

I've worked on a number of high end fully-custom architectural casework installations for both commercial applications such as restaurants as well as for luxury homes. My specialty is in designing win... Read more

I've worked on a number of high end fully-custom architectural casework installations for both commercial applications such as restaurants as well as for luxury homes. My specialty is in designing wine cellars for both display/ showcase as well as high capacity storage. This often involves conceptual customer drawings (may include 3D renderings), shop drawings, CNC drawings, and possibly installation drawings or other trade-specific plans. I have also done broader work with other types of displays, kitchen cabinetry, bathrooms, closets, entertainment centers, and specialty casework. I have also completed projects producing sets of residential construction documents for building permit. These typically include a cover page (with scope, table of contents, code, map/ aerial photo, rendering(s) contact info, etc...) site plans, as-builts, floor plans, foundation plans, roofing & structural drawings, building elevations, building sections, detail drawings, electrical routing floor plan, plumbing/ HVAC, and spec pages (for products, FF&E, materials & finishes).

I am a Product Developer and Digital Manufacturing Manager with a deep background in the ergonomic furniture industry. Having spent years at Fully (acquired by Herman Miller), I specialize in taking h... Read more

I am a Product Developer and Digital Manufacturing Manager with a deep background in the ergonomic furniture industry. Having spent years at Fully (acquired by Herman Miller), I specialize in taking high-end physical products from a napkin sketch to a production-ready reality. Unlike traditional designers, I have managed wood product manufacturing plants and programmed the actual CNCs, laser cutters, and robot arms that build the parts. I provide my clients with more than just a 3D model; I provide a complete digital manufacturing strategy—ensuring every 3D model is optimized for the shop floor, whether you are manufacturing locally in the United States or overseas. Core Skills: • Advanced Modeling: Autodesk Fusion, complex assemblies, and parametric design. • Manufacturing Documentation: High-fidelity shop drawings and technical specifications. • Prototyping: 3D printing, CNC machining, and traditional hand-tool mockups.