Mail it Monday · Drawings by WednesdaySame kitchen · Different chefEngineering for everyoneThe studio the industry forgot to buildCAD · Web · AIEmergency callout availableMail it Monday · Drawings by WednesdaySame kitchen · Different chefEngineering for everyoneThe studio the industry forgot to buildCAD · Web · AIEmergency callout available
Critical equipment down at an industrial facility in Alabama. Scan data processed and drawings shipped by Wednesday; the plant was running again before the weekend.
48hBrief to drawings
0Revision rounds
5dTotal downtime
New — 3D print & materials
24+ engineering materials. CF, GF, nylon. Fast quotes.
Architects and designers who need existing conditions
On-site scanning across Los Angeles County
Refer a client. Both of you win.
New client gets $200 off. You get a $100 gift card. Paid after they sign.
Ask about the referral program when you talk to the agent or reach out directly to info@trace.haus.
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Selected work
The Record.
Scan to packaging · Automotive · AI-CAD Lab
An Empty Bay. Mapped.
A stripped engine bay turned into a packaging reference: datums you can find again with a tape measure, hardpoints to ±2 mm, both hoods from case study 01 placed back on, and the free space left inside mapped and delivered as solids.
Two hand-laid fiberglass hoods, no drawings, no molds. We scanned both faces and rebuilt them as parametric mold plugs and part solids, with an AI CAD agent doing the modeling and logging every miss. Every surface was checked against the scan.
Industrial facility. Critical equipment down. Parts needed immediately with no local CAD capability to reverse-engineer the failed components. The brief landed Monday morning. We had scan data processed and technical drawings shipped by Wednesday. The facility sourced fabrication locally and was back online before the weekend. This is what emergency callout looks like when you're dealing with a studio that doesn't need three meetings to start.
48h
Brief to drawings
0
Revision rounds needed
5d
Total downtime
Catalog Website · B2B · Product-Heavy Brand
Shopify Was Costing Them.
A specialty materials brand with 400+ SKUs was paying Shopify fees, fighting the template to make their products look right, and spending hours manually uploading product photos. We built them a static catalog site from their existing spreadsheet, connected it to their Google Drive photo folders, and got them off Shopify entirely. The result: a site that actually looks like their brand, loads faster, and costs nothing per month to host.
400+
SKUs imported from CSV
$0
Monthly hosting fees
AI Agent · Studio Operations · Lead Qualification
The Agent That Qualifies.
A design studio was losing leads to slow response times — inquiries would come in outside business hours, get no response, and go cold by morning. We built and deployed a custom AI agent trained on their service offerings, pricing, and process. It now handles first contact 24/7: qualifies leads, explains the studio's work, and captures contact info for follow-up. The studio started conversations already warm instead of starting from zero.
24/7
First response coverage
Before. After.
Before Tracehaus
Shopify fees eating into margin every month
Template fighting — your brand trying to survive inside someone else's grid
Manual product uploads, one by one, every time
6-week agency timelines for a "simple" site
Leads going cold overnight — no first response until morning
CAD work that takes two weeks and three revision rounds
Emergency downtime with no local CAD capability to call
AI tools that are generic and don't know your business
After Tracehaus
Zero monthly platform fees — static site on Netlify, forever
A site that actually looks like your brand — built from scratch for you
Update a Drive folder, site updates automatically
Live in days — not months, not "pending stakeholder review"
Agent handles first contact 24/7, warm leads waiting in the morning
Mail it Monday, drawings by Wednesday — 48-hour standard turnaround
Emergency callout available — we pick up when it matters
An agent trained on your products, your pricing, your voice
What we actually do
Design. Data. Drive.
Nine capabilities. One roof. From high-resolution scan to fabricated part — and everything in between. Based in Los Angeles.
3D Scanning
High-fidelity digital capture of complex geometries. Sub-millimeter accuracy on any part, component, or assembly — from a brake caliper to an airframe rib.
Precision: Sub-millimeter, verified by hand measurement
Output: STEP, IGES, STL, OBJ, point cloud
Use cases: Reverse engineering, QC, archiving
CAD-to-Part
From initial sketches or scan data to final production-ready parts. Concept to manufacturable component — seamlessly, with full documentation on delivery.
Turnaround: 48h standard, 48h guaranteed on emergency callout
Software: SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Rhino
Deliverables: STEP, DXF, DWG, PDF drawing packages
Motorsport Eng.
Performance, reliability, competitiveness — engineered for track, rally, or bespoke high-performance applications. Built to win, not just to spec.
Applications: Track, rally, time attack, endurance
Scope: Suspension, aero, drivetrain, structural
Output: Race parts with full engineering documentation
Aircraft R&D
Airframe structures, mechanical systems, and performance-critical components for experimental aircraft. Based at SGVA — we understand what this work demands.
Scope: Experimental / LSA / homebuilt
Capability: Structural, mechanical, systems integration
Location: On-site at San Gabriel Valley Airport
3D Printing
Performance-grade additive manufacturing. Structural integrity and precision for motorsport and aerospace — not desktop-grade output.
Aesthetic sensibility meets mechanical insight. Clean, purposeful solutions to complex design challenges — where form and function aren't in competition.
Output: Concept renders, production visuals, CMF
Tools: KeyShot, Rhino, SolidWorks Visualize
Scope: Product, automotive, industrial
Vehicle Tuning
Suspension geometry to drivetrain calibration — unlocking maximum performance through precise engineering setup. Data-driven, not gut-feel.
The newest capability in the studio. Purpose-built AI agents trained on your business — handling intake, qualification, and client comms while you focus on the work.
Clean STEP file, 2D drawing package, and all source files. Everything you need to reproduce, modify, or hand off to a manufacturer.
$199 / part
Merch
Studio Tee
Heavy cotton. TH mark on chest, "Engineering for Everyone" on back. Available in sizes S–XXL.
$45
Merch
TH Logo Cap
Structured 6-panel cap. Embroidered TH mark. Black with chartreuse detail. One size fits most.
$38
Merch
Sticker Pack
Four die-cut vinyl stickers. TH mark, wordmark, "Engineering for Everyone", and the crosshair. Weatherproof.
$14
Orders go through the studio for now: the agent confirms the details and connects you with the team. Online checkout is coming.
Design. Data. Drive.
Based
Los Angeles, CA
Hours
Mon–Fri 9–5 PT · on call 24/7
Capabilities
9 under one roof
CAD turnaround
48h standard
Ships
UPS / FedEx · drop-off by appt.
Tracehaus is a boutique design and engineering studio based in Los Angeles. We bridge digital precision and real-world fabrication — from high-resolution scans to fully realized parts.
The studio was built on three things: craft, curiosity, and control. Automotive and motorsport work is where the roots are — but the capability stack has grown to cover experimental aircraft, industrial engineering, digital design, and now AI. Same rigor. Different problem.
We work by appointment. Every project starts with a focused discovery session — understanding your application, constraints, and end goals before any work begins. We scope it, we commit to it, we deliver it.
The studio the industry forgot to buildEngineering for everyoneDesign · Data · DriveLos Angeles, CA · By appointmentThe studio the industry forgot to buildEngineering for everyoneDesign · Data · DriveLos Angeles, CA · By appointment
› ask the studioPick a question. Short answers.
01 How do you actually work?
The AI-Pilot Philosophy
AI does the lifting. We do the thinking.
Every capability at Tracehaus is run through an AI-pilot model. That means AI handles the repeatable — the data processing, the first drafts, the formatting, the pattern-matching — while the humans in the studio handle the judgment calls, the quality bar, and the client relationship.
This isn't about replacing craft. It's about removing everything that isn't craft from the pipeline. The result is faster turnaround without lower standards, and prices that don't require you to take out a second mortgage to get a technical drawing done.
Engineering for everyone is the mission underneath all of it. The studio that was too slow, too expensive, and too specialized to exist for most clients — we built it to be accessible. That's the whole point.
02 What do you believe?
01
Design. Data. Drive.
02
Mail it Monday. Drawings Wednesday.
03
If it exists, we can scan it. If it doesn't, we'll build it.
04
The part was analog. Now it isn't.
05
AI co-pilots. Humans land the plane.
06
Born on an airport. Built for the track.
03 Why you, and not three other vendors?
The honest case
Four things nobody else does.
01
01
The physical-to-digital pipeline.
No platform scans your parts, reverse-engineers them, and builds the catalog website to sell them. That's three different vendors for most businesses — or one studio for Tracehaus clients. Scanner, website, AI agent — all under one roof.
02
02
Zero platform dependency.
Every site we build is static HTML you own outright. No Shopify contract. No Webflow subscription. No email that doubles your bill. You host it on Netlify for free. The platform can't hold your business hostage because there is no platform.
03
03
AI co-pilot. Not AI replacement.
Every deliverable has a human reviewing it before it reaches you. AI accelerates the repeatable work so humans can focus on judgment calls. Platform speed with studio quality. That's the AI-pilot model.
04
04
The intake is the service.
Talking to the Tracehaus agent isn't a chatbot before the real help. It qualifies your project, explains what we'd actually do, and captures everything the studio needs to start. You arrive already halfway through discovery.
04 Is this for me?
Who this is for
Real situations. Real answers.
The burned manufacturer
Six weeks for a drawing that should take two days
Mail it Monday, drawings Wednesday — that's the standard here, not the exception.
The Shopify refugee
Paying platform fees to fight a template that doesn't fit your brand
We build from your data. You own what we build. No monthly fee when we're done.
The engineering parts client
Need a CF or GF part printed to spec, fast
24+ engineering materials stocked. Send a photo or STL through the quote form — or ask the agent what to print it in.
The downtime emergency
Equipment down. Parts needed. No local CAD capability to call
Emergency callout available. Send photos, measurements, whatever exists. We'll tell you what we can do and when.
05 The practical stuff.
FAQ
Good questions. Straight answers.
How fast is turnaround?
CAD from a scan or part is typically 48 hours from when we have it. For equipment-down emergencies, Emergency Callout guarantees 48-hour turnaround. 3D prints can be rushed to 48 hours. Every quote states a firm delivery date.
How do I get a part to you?
Ship it UPS or FedEx to the studio address on this page, or drop it off or pick it up by appointment. Email info@trace.haus with your tracking number and we'll confirm when it lands. We ship it back the same way when the job is done.
What files can you work from — and what do I get back?
Send STEP, IGES, STL, OBJ, drawings, photos or even a sketch. Deliverables are typically STEP, IGES, STL, OBJ or point cloud for 3D, and DXF, DWG or PDF drawing packages for 2D, plus source files on request.
Will you sign an NDA?
Yes. We'll sign yours before you send files, or provide ours. Your parts, files and data are only used for your project.
How does payment work?
You get an itemized quote first. We invoice by bank transfer (ACH or wire) or card. Larger projects can be split into milestones, agreed in the quote.
What are your hours?
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Pacific. Emergency downtime support is on call 24/7 — tell the studio agent it's an emergency or pick Emergency in the quote form.
Do you only work with LA clients?
We're based in Los Angeles, but most work happens by mail and email, so we take projects from anywhere in the US. Local clients can drop parts off by appointment.
How much will my project cost?
Hourly rates and fixed-price orders are listed on Services. For anything else, send a quote request — a real engineer replies with a number or a few sharp questions within one business day.
Each additional page beyond your package includes full design, development, and deployment. Flat rate — no surprise billing for going one page over.
Includes
Custom page design
✓
Copywriting support
✓
Mobile responsive
✓
SEO metadata
✓
Deployed to your domain
✓
Standalone pages added outside a care plan are billed at $199/page.
Add-on
Monthly Care Plan
From $99 / mo
Ongoing site maintenance on a rolling monthly basis. Scales with how active your product catalog is. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice.
Tier
Products / mo
Price
Starter
Up to 3
$99
Growth
Up to 10
$199
Studio
Up to 25
$349
Unlimited
Unlimited + priority
$599
All tiers include copy updates, image swaps, link fixes, and a monthly site health check. Additional products beyond your tier billed at $25 each, agreed in advance. Priority response (<4h business hours) on Unlimited only.
Add-on
AI Agent Integration
Custom Quote
Add a purpose-built AI agent to any website package. Trained on your services, pricing, and voice. Handles inbound inquiries, qualifies leads, captures contact info — 24/7.
Includes
Agent setup & configuration
✓
Trained on your business
✓
Lead capture flow
✓
Embedded widget
✓
1 revision round post-launch
✓
Ongoing updates
Retainer
Pricing depends on scope and integrations. Talk to the studio agent or email info@trace.haus for a same-day quote.
Add-on
Audit & Demo
$299 one-time
Not ready to commit? Start here. A focused 60-minute session where we review your existing site, assets, and goals — and deliver a written recommendations document within 48 hours.
Includes
60-min discovery call
✓
Site & asset audit
✓
Written recommendations
✓
Delivered within 48h
✓
Credited toward any package
✓
The $299 is fully credited if you proceed with any package within 60 days. We don't do free pitches — but we give you something real for your money.
Add-on
SEO Audit
$199 one-time
A technical and content SEO review of your existing site. We identify what's holding you back, prioritize fixes by impact, and hand you a clear action list — not a 40-page report you'll never read.
Includes
Technical SEO review
✓
Page speed & Core Web Vitals
✓
Metadata & structure audit
✓
Keyword gap analysis
✓
Prioritized action list
✓
Implementation of fixes billed separately at hourly rates or included in a care plan. Delivered within 5 business days.
Execution · $75–95/hr
3D Scanning & Capture
Precise physical-to-digital conversion for any object, part, or space. Sub-millimetre accuracy using handheld and structured light rigs. Output formats to suit any downstream workflow.
Deliverables
Point cloud acquisition
✓
Dimensional inspection & QC report
✓
As-built / as-found documentation
✓
STEP, IGES, STL, OBJ, PLY output
✓
Heritage & archival capture
✓
Emergency callout available. 48h standard turnaround on scan data processing. Got a part to scan? Describe it to the agent and we'll quote same day.
Execution · $75–95/hr
Prototyping & Fabrication
Functional prototypes built in-house on rapid turnaround. FDM, SLA, CNC machining, laser cutting, and shop fabrication — whichever process suits the part.
Processes
FDM multi-material 3D printing
✓
SLA / resin printing
✓
CNC machining
✓
Laser cutting & etching
✓
Shop fabrication & finishing
✓
End-to-end functional builds
✓
All prototypes tested for fit, form, and function before delivery. Rush turnaround available on request.
Design & Engineering · $95–135/hr
Reverse Engineering
From raw scan data to clean, production-ready CAD — in any format. Specialized in legacy and obsolete parts where no digital record exists.
Deliverables
CAD reconstruction from scan data
✓
Legacy & obsolete part replication
✓
Surface & solid hybrid modeling
✓
STEP / IGES / STL deliverables
✓
Fit, form & function validation
✓
Have a part that needs reverse engineering? Send a photo through the quote form, or attach one in the studio chat.
Design & Engineering · $95–135/hr
Industrial & Product Design
Experience-led design from first concept to manufacture-ready output. Aesthetic sensibility meets engineering rigor — no form-without-function.
Scope
Concept development & ideation
✓
CMF direction
✓
Design for manufacturing (DFM)
✓
Rendering & visualization (KeyShot)
✓
Ergonomics & user experience
✓
We work across automotive, consumer, and industrial product categories. Bring a brief or a napkin sketch — either works.
Design & Engineering · $85–120/hr
Electrical Engineering
Full-stack electronics design from schematic through bring-up. Embedded systems, power design, and PCB layout for automotive, industrial, and aerospace applications.
Scope
PCB schematic & layout design
✓
Embedded systems & firmware
✓
Power systems design
✓
Electronics integration & wiring
✓
Validation, testing & bring-up
✓
Available as a standalone engagement or integrated into a broader hardware development project.
Design & Engineering · $95–135/hr
Manufacturing Support
Bridging the gap between design intent and production reality. We work with your manufacturing partners to make sure what was designed is what gets built.
Scope
DFM review & advisory
✓
Vendor sourcing & liaison
✓
Production-ready file preparation
✓
Tolerance & GD&T analysis
✓
First article inspection support
✓
Particularly useful for teams transitioning a design from prototype to production for the first time.
Strategy & Advisory · $125–175/hr
Consulting & Strategy
Technical and product strategy for hardware teams at any stage. From early-stage roadmap planning to technical due diligence for investors.
Scope
Product roadmap planning
✓
Technical due diligence
✓
Design audit & competitive teardown
✓
IP & patent drawing support
✓
Startup & early-stage advisory
✓
Engagements typically start with the Audit & Demo add-on — a $299 scoping session that gets credited toward the full engagement.
Strategy & Advisory · $125–175/hr
AI Agent Deployment
A purpose-built AI co-pilot trained on your business, deployed in days. The studio agent on this site is an example of what we build for clients.
Includes
Custom AI assistant setup & config
✓
Business knowledge base integration
✓
Workflow & process automation
✓
Staff onboarding & training
✓
Ongoing management & updates
Optional
Fixed-price packages also available — see the Web & Brand tab on Services. Ask the agent what would suit your use case.
Strategy & Advisory · $125–175/hr
CAD Training & Workshops
Practical, hands-on instruction tailored to your team and your tools. Taught by the people who use the software daily — not a curriculum designed for a classroom.
Programs
SolidWorks fundamentals & advanced
✓
Rhino & Grasshopper
✓
Fusion 360
✓
Scan-to-CAD workflow
✓
Custom corporate programs
✓
Available in-person at our Los Angeles studio or remote. Group and corporate rates available — talk to the studio for a quote.