All new products begin their journey in CAD.
Celliers Kruger, the founder and designer of Lekker’s products, hand-shaped the first dozen kayak designs of his career. While fun and educational, this process was time-consuming. Nevertheless, it provided invaluable lessons and honed skills that Celliers still applies today, albeit in a different context.
Drawing on his mechanical engineering background, Celliers transitioned to CAD-based design over 15 years ago. With more than 70 kayak CAD designs under his belt since then, his expertise now allows him to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge technology, creating innovative designs and simulating various iterations with ease.
While some designs proceed directly to mould-making, many undergo a prototyping phase (or two or more!) for real-world testing. Lekker’s in-house CNC machine cuts foam plugs for making prototype kayaks, and 3D-printed components are often incorporated during the testing phase.
Regardless of the development path chosen, you can rest assured that every detail undergoes rigorous scrutiny before a design is deemed production-ready.
