Background and Ethos
Intelligent 3D Design Rooted In Farming Experience
The formation of 3volveD is the direct result of a lifelong agricultural upbringing paired with an advanced engineering degree. We focus exclusively on delivering intelligent, practical design solutions to everyday farming issues, eliminating the guesswork from realizing complex mechanical layouts.
We understand first-hand that modern agriculture introduces brutal operational challenges. Equipment must withstand relentless impact loading, abrasive dust environments, and high vibrations. Our mission is to combine professional heavy industrial design disciplines with practical field experience to create implement components that are truly fit for purpose.
Whether you have a unique machinery concept to pursue or are searching for an elegant answer to a structural wear issue, 3volveD bridges the gap between raw field concept and precision, fabrication-ready engineering.
Professional Background
| Founder: | Alexander Fuller-Shapcott |
| Location & Roots: | Active Farmer. UK-wide remote CAD and engineering support. Site visits by arrangement. |
| Industrial Experience: | Caterpillar Inc. (Design Engineer) |
| Education: | Harper Adams University MEng Mechanical Engineering (Undergraduate) |
| Our Standard: | A completely bespoke consulting service delivered with professional engineering integrity. |
Engineering Focus
We focus on practical, high-integrity mechanical design. Our service is built to transition an idea from a field-based concept into a manufacturable, durable reality.
- Kinematic & Structural Design: Optimizing linkages and frames for high-duty agricultural workloads.
- Design for Manufacture (DfM): Developing clear laser-cut profiles, folded weldments, and efficient assembly logic.
- Component Integration: Expert selection and packaging of hydraulic, pneumatic, and drivetrain sub-assemblies.
- Engineering Validation: Performing load-case definition, manual calculation verification, and targeted FEA to ensure structural reliability.