Custom Projects

From Sketch To Shelf

We are experts at bringing products to life in any form factor. We walk customers through the entire journey — sketch, CAD, 3D render, engineered prototype, tooling, and finished product to market. We've partnered with startups and high-growth brands to launch products that are now in customers' hands.

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Custom product development journey from sketch to CAD to 3D render to finished Ninja branded product

Any Shape. Any Size. Any Finish. Built To Your Brand.

Our Process

A proven six-step path from your idea to a finished product on the shelf.

Industrial designer sketching a new Ninja product concept on paper

1. Concept & Sketch

Every project starts with an idea. We sit with founders and product teams to translate napkin sketches, reference samples, or a verbal pitch into a clear design brief.

CAD software showing engineering wireframe of a custom Ninja product

2. CAD & Engineering

Our product engineers build the part in CAD — full dimensions, tolerances, and DFM review so it's actually manufacturable before a dollar is spent on tooling.

Photorealistic 3D render of a custom Ninja product from multiple angles

3. 3D Render & Review

Photorealistic renders let you see, share, and approve the product before anything physical exists. Iterate on look, feel, and ergonomics before committing to tooling.

3D printed Ninja branded prototype next to its CAD file on a laptop

4. Prototype & Validate

3D printed and machined prototypes in your hands fast — for fit testing, user feedback, investor demos, and design lock-in before tooling.

Open custom steel injection mold with a finished Ninja branded molded part

5. Tooling & Production

Steel and aluminum injection mold tooling, CNC programs, and assembly lines stood up to manufacture at scale.

Finished Ninja branded consumer product with retail packaging

6. Finished Product to Market

Final assembly, finishing, retail-ready packaging, and logistics — we ship the finished product to your warehouse, your 3PL, or directly to customers.

What's Included With Every Program

Concept ideation and design brief development
Industrial design and sketching
Full CAD modeling and engineering drawings
DFM (Design for Manufacturing) review
Photorealistic 3D rendering for review and marketing
3D printed and CNC machined prototypes
Custom injection mold tooling (steel and aluminum)
CNC machining, die casting, stamping, and metal forming
Custom mechanisms — hinges, springs, latches, CR closures
Premium finishes — anodize, powder coat, plating, PVD, laser engrave
Full assembly, retail-ready packaging, and drop-ship logistics
Dedicated project manager from sketch to delivery

Frequently Asked Questions

I just have an idea — no drawings, no CAD. Can you still help?

Absolutely. Most of our customer projects start with a sketch, a reference product, or just a conversation. Our product engineers handle everything from there: industrial design, CAD, DFM, prototyping, and tooling under one roof.

How long does a typical project take from idea to finished product?

Lead times quoted per order. We move as fast as your approvals allow.

Do I own the CAD files, tooling, and IP?

Yes. You own your CAD files, your tooling, and your IP. We sign NDAs up front and the work product is yours from day one.

What kinds of companies do you work with?

Everyone from pre-launch startups bringing a first product to market, to high-growth brands launching new SKUs, to established companies developing the next generation of an existing product line.

Can you handle low-volume production while we validate the market?

Yes. We can run pilot batches on soft tooling or 3D printed production, then transition to hardened tooling once volume justifies it — without restarting the project.

Let's Build Something Bold

Talk to our team and get started on your next big thing. Ready to create packaging that leaves an impression?

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Tell Us What You Need

Ready to create something amazing? Let's discuss your custom packaging needs

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Let's Start a Conversation

With over 10 years of experience and millions of units delivered, we're ready to bring your packaging vision to life. Our team of experts is here to guide you through every step of the process.

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info@ninjasupply.com

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10901 W Toller Dr Suite 350-309, Littleton, CO 80127

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