Case Studies
Explore real-world projects where ideas became engineered, market-ready solutions.
Each case study highlights the challenges, process, and outcomes behind work designed to perform in the real world.
Rolling Ladder
Case Study – Rolling Ladder Reinventing a Legacy: A Modern Rolling Ladder Designed for the Next Generation How a bold redesign combining wood, formed steel, and precision aluminum extrusions helped……
Equipment Design
The engineered spray booth system enabled Fastrack to launch a successful, nationwide product line. C2S’s high-performance, easy-to-install design established a long-term engineering partnership, evolving a single concept into a scalable……
Living Spaces
C2S took a concealed desk from concept to production-ready, delivering a validated, scalable work-from-home solution with clear manufacturing pathways and flexibility for future finishes…
LED Engineering
The project delivered a new, production-ready high-bay fixture, with C2S managing full mechanical design and integration to help Optec launch a competitive, U.S. made product at a fair price…
C2S Unique Capabilities
Case Study Briefs
C2S has engineered a diverse range of market-ready solutions across multiple industries, transforming complex ideas into high-performance reality. Browse the carousel below to explore a few of our most prominent projects, detailing the specific challenges and outcomes of our real-world design process.
The Road Widener Project
Hydraulics • Sheetmetal • Off Highway Equipment
Problem: Traditional methods for filling roadsides and curbs are inefficient, physically demanding, and often struggle with consistent material distribution in harsh construction environments.
Solution: We engineered a robust, high-capacity skid loader attachment featuring precise hydraulic controls and a design optimized for easy integration and long-term durability.
Outcome: The final product significantly accelerates grading tasks and reduces operator strain while delivering reliable, high-performance results across diverse site conditions.
Adjustable Tower Kiosk
Sheetmetal • Electronic Integration • POP • Retail
Problem: We needed to develop a durable, height-adjustable retail display that balanced high-traffic engagement with strict cost efficiency.
Solution: We engineered a simplified mechanical system with a minimal part count and a guided adjustment mechanism for intuitive, reliable operation.
Outcome: The final display delivered a streamlined, cost-effective solution that maintained peak performance and visual appeal in demanding retail environments.
Fabric Cutter
Electrical functionality • Sheetmetal • Utility • Retail
Problem: The manufacturer required a durable, semi-automated system for precision fabric measurement and cutting that could adapt to diverse materials without losing accuracy.
Solution: Through years of iterative engineering and field-based testing, we developed a series of refined prototypes designed to handle rigorous real-world operating conditions.
Outcome: We delivered a scalable, high-performance system that now serves as the dependable foundation for multiple industrial and consumer product lines.
FastRack Racks
Industrial • Sheetmetal • Shipping Optimization
Problem: FastRack’s industrial systems were durable but suffered from high manufacturing costs and inefficient shipping, which capped profit margins and restricted market growth.
Solution: We reverse-engineered the product line to establish technical standards, then redesigned the systems to simplify fabrication and optimize the form factor for logistics.
Outcome: The initiative delivered a high-performance, scalable product that maintained structural integrity while significantly increasing profitability through reduced production and delivery overhead.
GM Accessory Wall
Casework • Automotive • Sheetmetal • Display • Retail
Problem: The GM Wall is a permanent, architecturally integrated display solution engineered to be a native part of the dealership environment.
Solution: We provided custom design specifications and hands-on contractor oversight to ensure seamless structural, electrical, and aesthetic integration.
Outcome: The result is a high-performance showroom fixture built for long-term durability and a premium brand experience.
PS Endcap
Sheetmetal • Injection Molding • Interactive • Electronics • Signage • POP • Retail
Problem: High-traffic retail environments require a branded display that balances open product interaction with rigorous security and long-term hardware stability.
Solution: We engineered modular, purpose-built fixtures featuring durable material selection and guided anchoring systems to ensure both easy updates and physical longevity.
Outcome: The result is a high-performance interactive display that drives shopper engagement while maintaining structural integrity and functional adaptability across its entire lifecycle.
Servery
Millwork • POS • Equipment integration • Architectural
Problem: High-traffic café environments struggle to balance operational efficiency with aesthetic durability and smooth customer flow.
Solution: We provide custom-built millwork integrated with adjustable point-of-purchase displays and precision-engineered equipment layouts.
Outcome: The result is a high-performance, minimalist servery that streamlines staff workflow and ensures long-term functional reliability.
Make-up to Cosmetics
Acrylic • Sheetmetal • Electronics • Signage • Retail • Pop
Problem: The client’s existing make-up displays lacked the modularity and workflow integration needed to scale efficiently or adapt quickly to evolving product lines.
Solution: We developed premium, updatable displays integrated with the client’s automated file management systems to enable seamless component expansion and design flexibility.
Outcome: The client achieved a high-performance, luxury display system that scales effortlessly alongside the brand while maintaining production efficiency and structural integrity.
Deodorant Dispensers
Injection Molding • Product Design • 3D Printing
Problem: The market was dominated by single-use deodorant dispensers that lacked design flexibility and durability, hindering both sustainability and consumer appeal.
Solution: We engineered and tested two innovative, injection-molded designs focused on mechanical longevity and a seamless, user-friendly refilling process.
Outcome: The project delivered a first-of-its-kind reusable dispenser that redefined industry standards by combining premium aesthetics with reliable, real-world performance.
TV display
Sheetmetal • Millwork • Integration • Retail • POP
Problem: Existing large-format TV displays were too complex and over-engineered, leading to high labor costs and inconsistent installation quality.
Solution: We engineered a modular, durable mounting system with a user-adjustable mechanical height feature designed for rapid, foolproof field deployment.
Outcome: The client received a robust, perfectly aligned display wall that slashed installation time while maintaining strict structural compliance across all retail locations.
Z-Table
Sheetmetal • Millwork • Integration • Retail • POP
Problem: Traditional millwork often lacks the internal structural integrity to prevent sagging and wear in high-traffic, load-bearing environments.
Solution: We engineered a custom Z-Table featuring a hidden industrial-grade steel frame and a user-adjustable mechanical height system.
Outcome: The final product delivers a clean, minimalist aesthetic with the long-term stability and durability required for demanding real-world use.
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— Robert Kearns III, President C2S