Our History

In 2023, Definitive 3D & Engineering was founded by Ryan Schuette, building on more than 20 years of mechanical engineering experience. Ryan’s background spans demanding applications across agriculture, automotive, defense, powersports, construction, heavy equipment, and industrial machinery.
D3D provides practical mechanical engineering support throughout the product development process, from concept and detailed design through analysis, optimization, and development. The firm’s capabilities include mechanical design, GD&T, structural analysis, FEA, failure analysis, prototyping support, and 3D modeling and scanning.
Whether developing a new product, improving an existing design, or solving a complex engineering challenge, D3D combines hands-on industry experience with practical engineering solutions tailored to each client’s needs.