Our Approach
3fD has partnered with Tracker for years, acting as an extension of their in-house team to:
- Deliver design updates that align with evolving aesthetic and functional requirements.
- Provide complete design-to-delivery services, shipping finished enclosures directly to Tracker.
- Leverage new materials and processes as they become available, ensuring Tracker stays at the forefront of both design and sustainability.
- Respond rapidly to product updates, reducing time-to-market and maintaining Tracker’s competitive edge.
Key initiatives:
- Close collaboration with Tracker’s engineering team to harmonise enclosure design with internal electronics evolution.
- Investigated and prototyped bioplastic alternatives to reduce environmental impact.
- Delivered production-ready solutions at speed, supporting Tracker’s market agility.
Engineering & DFM Decisions
- Material exploration: Tested bioplastic candidates for enclosure suitability, balancing performance with sustainability.
- Manufacturing optimisation: Designed for streamlined production, minimising assembly time and material waste.
- Turnkey delivery: Provided finished, quality-checked products direct to Tracker, simplifying their supply chain.
- Design refresh cycles: Delivered rapid iterations of enclosure designs to keep pace with technology updates and market trends.
Outcome
- Sustained a multi-year partnership, delivering continuous design and manufacturing services.
- Enabled Tracker to maintain a fresh market presence, with rapid enclosure updates aligned to product evolution.
- Supported Tracker’s sustainability goals by providing real-world test samples in lower environmental impact materials.
- Provided a full-service, design-to-door solution, freeing Tracker to focus on core electronic innovation.
What We Learned
Long-term partnerships unlock cumulative value. Our deep understanding of Tracker’s products and priorities enables us to move fast, innovate continuously, and deliver reliably — keeping their products sharp, their supply chain simple, and their environmental goals in view.
