Engineering team collaborating on digital solutions

Digital Solutions for Engineering & Manufacturing

Delivering automation, digital twins, and advanced web solutions tailored to your industry.

I partner with manufacturers and engineering teams to unlock data, streamline workflows, and implement powerful digital tools, quickly and transparently.


Digital Solutions for Industrial Innovation

Interactive 3D Applications – Digital Solutions for Engineering & Manufacturing by Daniel Santos

Interactive 3D Applications

I work with your team to connect engineering and production data from 3D CAD (CATIA V5/V6), PLM, PDM, ERP, and other systems, bringing everything together in modern web applications like interactive dashboards and advanced digital tools. The goal is to make information accessible and actionable.

  • Real-time engineering & production dashboards
  • Custom data integration pipelines
  • Secure, interactive 3D viewers (Three.js, Babylon.js, NVIDIA Omniverse)
  • Automated reports with smart alerts
Typical outcomes:
  • Unified engineering & production data
  • Clear dashboards for decision makers
  • Enhanced security and accessibility
  • Faster, smarter reporting
Fast MVPs & Digital Prototypes – Digital Solutions for Engineering & Manufacturing by Daniel Santos

Fast MVPs & Digital Prototypes

I help your team digitize manual workflows and legacy processes, developing fast and cost-effective prototypes and MVPs. This way, you can safely test ideas and minimize risks before making big investments.

  • Custom digital forms & workflow automation
  • Automate and modernize processes based on Microsoft Excel, Access, or other legacy tools
  • Secure web apps in the cloud, on-premises, or integrated with legacy systems
Typical outcomes:
  • Quick validation of digital ideas
  • Less repetitive work
  • Simplified legacy processes
  • Lower risk before full investment
Digital Twin Lite (Small-Scale Integration) – Digital Solutions for Engineering & Manufacturing by Daniel Santos

Digital Twin Lite (Small-Scale Integration)

I support your team in developing lightweight digital twins together, connecting equipment and process data to provide real-time operational visibility. Perfect for pilot projects or targeted improvements, and ready to scale in the future.

  • Live data integration from sensors & production systems
  • Collaborative multi-user dashboards
  • Interactive 3D dashboards on any device
  • Integration with NVIDIA Omniverse, Three.js, Babylon.js
Typical outcomes:
  • Real-time operational insights
  • Better team collaboration
  • Predictive analytics & anomaly detection
  • Faster response to real-world issues
CATIA V5/V6 Automation – Digital Solutions for Engineering & Manufacturing by Daniel Santos

CATIA V5/V6 Automation

I work with your engineering team to automate and integrate workflows in CATIA V5/V6, modernizing legacy tools, removing repetitive work, and boosting productivity.

  • Automate 3D modeling, 2D drawings, and bill of materials generation
  • Modernize and optimize legacy tools (VBA, CATScript) and improve data handling
  • Connect CATIA with ERP, PLM, PDM, and dashboards to synchronize engineering data
  • Reduce manual errors and increase productivity
Typical outcomes:
  • Faster engineering workflows
  • Secure integrations
  • More productivity through automation
Quick Digital Assessments & Practical Guidance – Digital Solutions for Engineering & Manufacturing by Daniel Santos

Quick Digital Assessments & Practical Guidance

I offer quick digital assessments, working together with your team to identify digital opportunities and provide clear recommendations for next steps, always considering realistic timelines and costs.

  • Clear digital transformation roadmaps
  • Gap analysis & risk identification
  • Proof-of-concept prototypes to illustrate solutions
  • Practical guidance on technology investment
Typical outcomes:
  • Faster digital transformation
  • Clear next steps & risk awareness
  • Less uncertainty in investment decisions
  • Actionable recommendations you can use right away

Professional Competence

  • Industry Experience

    Hands-on background in plastic injection molding industry, CNC multi-axis machining, stamping dies, and designing jigs and fixtures for manufacturing. Experienced with industrial robotics (milling, welding, automated lines), process ramp-up, and full-cycle product development, specially in Body in White (BIW) projects for automotive. Bridging shop-floor operations, engineering, and software for effective technical and operational alignment.
  • Digital Engineering & Automation

    Automation for CATIA V5/V6 using Python, Java, C#, and VBA. Expertise workflow optimization.
  • Process Improvement & Data Integration

    Digitizing manual workflows, building rapid MVPs, and connecting legacy systems (Excel, Access, etc.) to modern cloud (AWS, Azure) or on-prem solutions, including machine learning-driven analytics.
  • Web, 3D & UI/UX Development

    Development of web applications, advanced dashboards, and digital twins with React.js, Vue.js, Python, Java, C#, and Node.js. Deep expertise in 3D technologies: Three.js, Babylon.js, and NVIDIA Omniverse.
  • Communication & Collaboration

    Experienced technical trainer and facilitator skilled at uniting engineers, operators, and IT.
  • International & Multicultural Experience

    Adapted to diverse teams and business cultures across Brazil, Portugal, Germany, and Romania, delivering results with colleagues from Latin America, Europe, and beyond. Skilled at supporting teams in English, Portuguese, French, Spanish, and evolving German.

Tech Stack & Key Tools

3D & Engineering

  • CATIA V5/V6
  • Rhino3D
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Blender
  • Three.js & Babylon.js
  • NVIDIA Omniverse

Manufacturing

  • CAD/CAM Programming
  • CNC Milling (3 & 5-axis)
  • Plastic Injection Molding
  • Tooling & Dies
  • Welding process
  • Jigs & Fixtures

Software & Web

  • Vue.js & React.js
  • Java (Spring Boot)
  • Python (FastAPI)
  • .NET (C#)
  • Node.js & TypeScript

Data & Cloud

  • PostgreSQL & MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • Docker
  • AWS & Azure
  • RESTful APIs & Keycloak

Visualization & Analytics

  • D3.js
  • Chart.js & ApexCharts
  • MapBox & OpenStreetMap

Design & Collaboration

  • Figma
  • GitHub
  • Jira
  • PMBOK and Agile Project Management

How I Work

  • Flexible collaboration (remote, hybrid, or on-site)

    I deliver projects remotely for efficiency, arranging on-site visits for key events or workshops as needed.
  • Hands-on integration or project leadership

    Supporting your team or leading projects, focused on practical results and progress.
  • Transparent communication and handovers

    Always know project status, with clear handover materials for a smooth transition.
  • Strong focus on security, privacy & confidentiality

    Following security best practices and all relevant privacy laws (GDPR, LGPD, etc.).
  • Ethical & Transparent Automation

    AI accelerates and enhances solutions, but all oversight remains human and transparent.
  • Ongoing support & onboarding

    After delivery, I provide onboarding, guidance, and support for project-related questions within an agreed timeframe.

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