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Engineering design of metal structures, 3D modelling, flat patterns and CNC programming &mdash; with TopSolid CAD\/CAM, AutoCAD and specialised software. We design, build the prototype and move into production &mdash; all in-house.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"hero-stats\">\n        <div class=\"hero-stat\"><div class=\"hero-stat-value\">CAD<\/div><div class=\"hero-stat-label\">3D Modelling<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"hero-stat\"><div class=\"hero-stat-value\">CAM<\/div><div class=\"hero-stat-label\">CNC Programming<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"hero-stat\"><div class=\"hero-stat-value\">DFM<\/div><div class=\"hero-stat-label\">Design for Manufacturing<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"hero-stat\"><div class=\"hero-stat-value\">24h<\/div><div class=\"hero-stat-label\">Quote Response<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-photo\">\n      <img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/axinar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/%CE%A3%CF%87%CE%B5%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%B1%CF%83%CE%BC%CF%8C%CF%82-%CE%BA%CE%B1%CE%B9-%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%AC%CF%80%CF%84%CF%85%CE%BE%CE%B7-RD.webp\" alt=\"Engineering design and development of metal structures with TopSolid CAD\/CAM &mdash; Axinar S.A.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" loading=\"eager\">\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- PRODUCTION FLOW -->\n<nav class=\"related-bar\" aria-label=\"Production Flow\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"related-bar-inner\">\n      <div class=\"related-bar-glow\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"related-bar-row\">\n        <div class=\"related-bar-center\"><span class=\"related-bar-tag\">Production Flow<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"related-bar-sep\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"related-bar-group\">\n          <a href=\"\/en\/metal-cutting\/laser-cutting\" class=\"related-card related-card--next\">\n            <div class=\"related-card-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/axinar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u039a\u03bf\u03c0\u03ae_Laser_3D_Red.webp\" alt=\"Laser Cutting &mdash; next stage after design\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"related-card-text\"><span class=\"related-card-dir\">Next <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"related-card-name\">Laser Cutting<\/span><\/div>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/nav>\n\n<!-- INTRO -->\n<section class=\"section\" id=\"ti-prosferoume\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"section-tag\">What we offer<\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"section-title\">Engineering <strong>Design<\/strong><br>of Metal Structures<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"intro-grid\">\n      <div class=\"intro-text\">\n        <p>At Axinar we are not just executors &mdash; we are <strong>design partners<\/strong>. We take on projects from scratch: a technical drawing or a description is all we need to start. Our team turns the concept into a technical drawing, <strong>3D model<\/strong> and flat pattern &mdash; ready for production.<\/p>\n        <p>We use <strong>TopSolid CAD\/CAM<\/strong> for complete 3D modelling and automatic operation programming, <strong>AutoCAD<\/strong> for 2D drafting, and specialised software (<strong>ArtCAD, Delem, LiveLoula, Salvagnini<\/strong>) for laser, press brake and CNC programming.<\/p>\n        <p>The key advantage: <strong>design and production in the same place<\/strong>. This means every drawing is optimised from the outset for our machines &mdash; less material, fewer operations, lower cost. Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is not a buzzword &mdash; it is everyday practice.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"intro-highlights\">\n        <div class=\"intro-highlight\"><h4>We accept every drawing format<\/h4><p>DXF, DWG, STEP, IGES, PDF or SLDPRT. We handle production optimisation.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"intro-highlight\"><h4>Design for Manufacturing (DFM)<\/h4><p>Every drawing is optimised for our machines. Fewer operations, lower production cost.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"intro-highlight\"><h4>Prototype before series<\/h4><p>We build a prototype of the metal structure, you approve it, and then we move into series production.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- PROCESS -->\n<section class=\"section section-alt\" id=\"diadikasia\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"section-tag\">Process<\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"section-title\">From Concept to <strong>Series Production<\/strong><\/h2>\n    <div class=\"process-grid\">\n      <div class=\"process-step\"><div class=\"process-step-number\">01<\/div><h4>Concept &amp; Brief<\/h4><p>You send us a technical drawing or description of the part. We understand the function, tolerances and production requirements.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"process-step\"><div class=\"process-step-number\">02<\/div><h4>CAD\/CAM Design<\/h4><p>3D modelling, production technical drawings, flat patterns. DFM optimisation for manufacturability and cost.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"process-step\"><div class=\"process-step-number\">03<\/div><h4>Prototype<\/h4><p>In-house prototype manufacturing &mdash; laser, press brake, welding, finishing. Your approval before the series.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"process-step\"><div class=\"process-step-number\">04<\/div><h4>Series Production<\/h4><p>Production with stored CNC programs. Same quality on every part, every time.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- SOFTWARE -->\n<section class=\"section\" id=\"logismika\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"section-tag\">Software<\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"section-title\">Tools<br><strong>CAD\/CAM &amp; CNC Programming<\/strong><\/h2>\n    <div class=\"sw-grid\">\n      <article class=\"sw-card\"><div class=\"sw-card-name\">TopSolid<\/div><div class=\"sw-card-type\">CAD \/ CAM<\/div><p>Complete system for 3D modelling and operation programming of metal structures. From the model to G-code without intermediate steps.<\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"sw-card\"><div class=\"sw-card-name\">AutoCAD<\/div><div class=\"sw-card-type\">2D Drafting<\/div><p>Production technical drawings, flat patterns, construction details in 2D with full accuracy.<\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"sw-card\"><div class=\"sw-card-name\">ArtCAD<\/div><div class=\"sw-card-type\">CAD \/ CAM<\/div><p>Design and operation programming for specialised industrial applications.<\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"sw-card\"><div class=\"sw-card-name\">Delem<\/div><div class=\"sw-card-type\">CNC Press Brake<\/div><p>CNC press brake programming &mdash; automatic calculation of bending sequence, back gauge and angles.<\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"sw-card\"><div class=\"sw-card-name\">LiveLoula<\/div><div class=\"sw-card-type\">Nesting \/ Laser<\/div><p>Nesting optimisation for maximum material utilisation in laser cutting &mdash; reduces scrap and cost.<\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"sw-card\"><div class=\"sw-card-name\">Salvagnini<\/div><div class=\"sw-card-type\">CAM \/ Panel Bending<\/div><p>Programming and simulation of Salvagnini operations for automated sheet metal production.<\/p><\/article>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- CAPABILITIES -->\n<section class=\"section section-alt\" id=\"pleonektimata\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"section-tag\">Why Axinar<\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"section-title\">Advantages of <strong>Design<\/strong><br>&amp; In-House Production<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"cap-grid\">\n      <div class=\"cap-card\"><div class=\"cap-card-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2L2 7l10 5 10-5-10-5zM2 17l10 5 10-5M2 12l10 5 10-5\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h4>Integrated Solution<\/h4><p>Design + production in the same place. You do not need a separate engineering office &mdash; we handle the whole project.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"cap-card\"><div class=\"cap-card-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 11-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h4>DFM from the Start<\/h4><p>Every drawing is optimised for our machines. We avoid unnecessary operations &mdash; reducing production cost without sacrificing quality.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"cap-card\"><div class=\"cap-card-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 8v4l3 3\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h4>Fast Prototypes<\/h4><p>From 3D model to metal structure prototype in a few days. Laser + press brake + welding &mdash; all in-house.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"cap-card\"><div class=\"cap-card-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M2 12h4l3-9 6 18 3-9h4\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h4>Cost Optimisation<\/h4><p>We analyse alternative materials, reduce scrap through nesting, simplify geometries &mdash; without sacrificing strength or functionality.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"cap-card\"><div class=\"cap-card-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"3\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M3 9h18M3 15h18M9 3v18M15 3v18\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h4>CNC Digital Archive<\/h4><p>Every drawing and CNC program is stored. Re-production without new setup &mdash; ideal for repeat orders and mass production.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"cap-card\"><div class=\"cap-card-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 00-4-4H5a4 4 0 00-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M23 21v-2a4 4 0 00-3-3.87\"\/><path d=\"M16 3.13a4 4 0 010 7.75\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h4>One Point of Contact<\/h4><p>One engineer follows your project from concept to delivery. No information lost in the handover.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- FORM -->\n<section class=\"section form-section\" id=\"epikoinonia\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"form-grid\">\n      <div class=\"form-info\">\n        <div class=\"section-tag\">Collaboration<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"section-title\">Tell us<br><strong>Your Concept<\/strong><\/h2>\n        <p>Send us your drawing and we will get back to you within 24 hours with a detailed manufacturing quote and optimisation suggestions.<\/p>\n        <h3>Accepted Files<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"form-formats\"><span class=\"form-format\">DXF<\/span><span class=\"form-format\">DWG<\/span><span class=\"form-format\">STEP<\/span><span class=\"form-format\">IGES<\/span><span class=\"form-format\">PDF<\/span><span class=\"form-format\">SLDPRT<\/span><\/div>\n        <h3>What Helps Us<\/h3>\n        <p>Description of function, material, quantity, tolerances (if any). 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