How do you ensure production matches our CAD files?

Samtop uses SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Rhino to translate your design into precise manufacturing specs. We run DFM reviews, hold alignment calls, and confirm with a prototype + gold sample before production.

What file types can we send for spec alignment?

We accept .STP, .DWG, .AI, .PDF, .3DM, and high-res images. We turn these into full tech packs with tolerances, exploded views, and QC checklists.

What if we need to make changes mid-project?

No problem. We version-control all drawings, flag impact changes, and re-confirm specs with you before any update. No assumptions, no surprise deviations.

Do you provide tolerance control and sample testing?

Yes. Every unit is prototyped and confirmed with exact tolerances. We simulate assembly in-house, confirm material finish, and offer test reports with the gold sample.

How Do You Align Engineering Specs Between Your Design and Ours?

14 5 月, 2025

A Transparent Collaboration Process from Concept to Production
By Yan Luo | Founder & Engineering Director, Samtop Display

Table of Contents

At Samtop, we bridge your design files and our factory output with a clear 6-step alignment process — from CAD intake to tolerance-confirmed tech packs and gold sample approval. We ensure engineering precision for every retail display rollout.

custom made display supplier — retail display design vs production engineering spec alignment

“Can your factory follow our drawings 1:1?”

It’s a fair question — especially when your brand requires:

🧾 Exact tolerances
🎯 Matching gloss level or Pantone
🔌 Consistent LED specs
🎨 Global design consistency

Too many vendors guess or interpret design files. That results in:

❌ Visual misalignment
❌ Costly rework
❌ Timeline delays
❌ Client frustration

At Samtop, we’ve built an end-to-end system to translate design intent into engineering precision — while maintaining transparency at every step.

✅ Our 6-Step Engineering Alignment Process

Phase	Action Taken	What You Receive
1️⃣ Brief & File Intake	You send .STP, .PDF, .AI, or .3DM files	File confirmation within 24–48 hrs
2️⃣ Engineering Review	DFM analysis: material, lighting, structure	Clarification checklist + optimization notes
3️⃣ Alignment Meeting	Optional Zoom/Teams call with your designer	Real-time resolution on key specs
4️⃣ Tech Pack Creation	Full engineering drawings with tolerances	STP / DWG / exploded + BOM
5️⃣ Prototype Production	Sample built, packed, and tested in-factory	Assembly demo, real material sample
6️⃣ Final Pre-Production	Final tweaks, joint approval	Gold sample + signed drawings

🛠️ All drawings version-controlled and delivered in English, with metric/imperial options.

📏 What We Double-Check — Every Time

Specification	What We Validate
📐 Dimensions	Slot tolerance, part fit, edge profiles
🎨 Finishes	Gloss/matte, color matching, metal brushing
💡 Lighting	Kelvin temp, CRI, driver spec, wiring path
🔩 Fixing Methods	Screw vs magnet, hiding logic, tool-free goals
📦 Packaging Logic	Flat-pack ability, foam fit, QR install sheet
🎯 Branding Details	Deboss depth, print placement, logo swap options

💡 Case: One agency submitted a resin/acrylic tray with layered branding. Samtop’s engineers adjusted the magnet thickness and LED routing to match light diffusion — without altering aesthetics.

🧰 What Tools We Use

SolidWorks: for assembly modeling & simulation
AutoCAD / DWG / DXF: for flat-pack CNC compatibility
Rhino / .3DM: for shape interpretation & curvature confirmation
Exploded View PDF: for your client sign-off
Material Libraries: for metal, PU, acrylic, fiberglass, resin
Sample Station: in-house build and test with final coatings

✅ We simulate your product in our showroom before final production

🧪 Real Project: Multi-Material Tester Display – EU Rollout

Client: Creative agency serving European fragrance brand
Files Provided: .3DM + .AI graphics + PDF assembly idea
Display Needs:

PU wrap base
Acrylic tray with LED glow
Brushed metal logo
Magnetic logo panel swap-out

Samtop Process:

Ran full DFM with 4 tolerance points clarified
Suggested LED routing correction → avoided light pooling
Delivered one prototype in 8 days with install video
Signed tech pack by agency + brand HQ

✅ Display used in 58 locations across 6 markets
✅ Reordered with exact repeat spec — no deviations

🔁 What If Specs Change Midway?

Revisions happen — and we manage them efficiently:

📝 Version control (Rev A → B → C, clearly labeled)
📊 Before/After tables with change impact
📞 Live confirmation with your team
🆗 Signed re-approval before any tooling

No assumptions. No surprise charges. No confusion.

👥 Who Should Read This?

✅ Design agencies working with premium/luxury brands
✅ Brand VM teams managing region-by-region consistency
✅ Procurement estimating cost-per-change + avoiding risk
✅ Retail activation managers needing install-ready structures

🎯 Conclusion: You Design the Story — We Engineer the Execution

At Samtop, we know:

✅ What a logo misalignment means to a global brand
✅ What a 2mm deviation does to tray fit and light fall
✅ What your internal brand approval process looks like

We’ve done it — for Dior, Fendi, Givenchy, Sephora, and more.