Industrial CGI Partner

Perfectly staged. Before the prototype exists.

Photorealistic product images and animations straight from your engineering data. No prototype, no photo shoot, no waiting time.

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Free 20-minute call: we look at what's possible from your CAD data together. No strings attached.

NDA standard

STEP / IGES / SolidWorks

Industrial robot arm, CGI render by Z-Up Studio

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Clients and projects, via agencies and direct

Before / After

You have CAD data.
But no visual concept?

Most studios render whatever you hand them. I help shape the visual language, from scene layout to material choice, backed by a degree in communication design.

Untextured 3D model before lighting and shading

Final rendering with lighting and atmosphere

After: Z-UP render

Before

Advantages

Why CGI for industry.

Four reasons engineering data is the better starting point for marketing and sales.

Before the prototype

Tooling, samples and photoshoots become optional. Images develop alongside engineering.

Inside view

Cross-sections, exploded views and animations that a photo could never deliver.

Any perspective

Light, material, angle and background can be changed at any time, even months after delivery.

Variants without extra cost

The second view costs a fraction of the first. Ideal for variants and markets.

References

Selected projects.

Photorealistic visualizations and animations for industry, straight from CAD data.

How I work

From CAD data to the finished asset.

Four steps, clearly paced and transparently communicated. From the first file to final delivery, whether still, animation or print.

Briefing & NDA

I clarify scope, timing and NDA before the first file changes hands.

Data handover

CAD files (STEP, IGES, OBJ) via password-protected upload links or your own channel.

Production

Modeling, materials, lighting, camera. Review links along the way, no flying blind.

Delivery

4K renders, animations and scene files in all formats. Print, web, trade show.

Johannes nailed every brief with speed and precision. Professional, skilled, and consistently delivers high-quality work.

Nicholas JohnsonCEO · Orange Charger

Security & Confidentiality

Confidential handling of your data

NDA before the first data exchange

Data transfer through your channel

Archived in Germany

Your data stays yours

Case Study

Stahlwille 750NR

Torque wrench as a CGI animation: untextured model to final render, every angle on demand, no photo setup required.

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Case Study

Stahlwille 750NR

Torque wrench as a CGI animation: untextured model to final render, every angle on demand, no photo setup required.

View case study

Investment

What your visualisation costs.

Three clearly defined packages, tailored to your product's go-to-market stage.

Product Render

Catalogue · Data sheet · Webshop

from€1,500

Final price depends on product complexity and number of variants.

1 final high-end render
Neutral background + 1 context variant
4K · JPEG & PNG with alpha channel
Usage rights DACH, unlimited
First renders in 5–7 business days

Product animation on request, from €1,500

Your product looks professional from the first glance, no photo studio, no prototype.

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Marketing Set

Trade Show · Sales · Campaign

from€4,900

Final price depends on product complexity and number of variants.

3–5 contextual renders
Milieu, detail & cross-section views
Up to 8K · TIFF & EXR for large format
Worldwide usage rights, unlimited
3D geometry for internal use
First renders in 2–3 weeks

Product animation on request, from €1,500

Consistent visual language for sales and trade shows, from a single source, usable across all channels.

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Media Package

Product launch · Repositioning

from€13,500

Final price depends on product complexity and number of variants.

10+ renders + 1 product animation
Formats for web, social (9:16) & trade shows
Full buyout · exclusive all-rights
First renders in 4–6 weeks

Everything for the market launch, from the website to the trade show stand, from a single source.

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All prices exclude VAT · Custom requirements? Write to me.

Included in every package:

Personal briefing before project start
2–3 revision rounds until sign-off
Dedicated point of contact from start to finish
Project archive for min. 2 years
NDA available on request, before the first data exchange

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Product Render

Marketing Set

Media Package

CAD import & preparation

Photorealistic renders

Neutral studio background

Contextual lifestyle scenes

Milieu, detail & cross-section views

Large format up to 8K (TIFF/EXR)

3D data for internal use

Product animation

Available as an add-on, on request.

Social media formats (9:16)

Full buyout, exclusive all-rights

Usage rights

DACH

Use in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Z-Up may show the project in its portfolio.

Worldwide

Worldwide usage rights. Z-Up may continue to reference the project in its portfolio.

Full buyout

All rights transfer fully to you. Z-Up will no longer reference the project.

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Different need?

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More lifestyle than tech?

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Your contact

Johannes

Designer & 3D Artist

Direct Contact

Phone

+49 651 9943023

Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM CET

hello@z-up.studio

Address

Z-UP Studio

Kronprinzenstraße 21

54295 Trier

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which CAD formats can you process?

I work with all common formats: STEP, IGES, SolidWorks (.sldprt/.sldasm), CATIA, Parasolid, OBJ and FBX. Files are prepared for the rendering pipeline without altering your engineering data.

Can images be produced before the product is finished?

Yes, that's the biggest advantage of CGI. Renders are produced in parallel with engineering, so marketing assets are ready for market launch. No prototype required.

Is an NDA possible?

Yes, on every project as a matter of course. On request I'll send a sample NDA for review. Confidentiality of your engineering data has the highest priority.

How is file transfer secured?

File transfer is encrypted via OneDrive or your own secure channel. I adapt to your security requirements.

How long does a typical project take?

Individual product images are often achievable within a week. Larger image sets or animations take 2 to 6 weeks depending on scope. After the first briefing you'll get a binding schedule.

What do you need from me to get started?

Ideally: CAD data (STEP, IGES or native format), a short description of the desired scene or perspective, and reference images for style and mood. No full briefing required, a 15-minute conversation is enough to get going.

Perfectly staged. Before the prototype exists.

Photorealistic product images and animations straight from your engineering data. No prototype, no photo shoot, no waiting time.

Free 20-minute call: we look at what's possible from your CAD data together. No strings attached.

NDA standard

STEP / IGES / SolidWorks

Frequently Asked Questions

Which CAD formats can you process?

I work with all common formats: STEP, IGES, SolidWorks (.sldprt/.sldasm), CATIA, Parasolid, OBJ and FBX. Files are prepared for the rendering pipeline without altering your engineering data.

Can images be produced before the product is finished?

Yes, that's the biggest advantage of CGI. Renders are produced in parallel with engineering, so marketing assets are ready for market launch. No prototype required.

Is an NDA possible?

Yes, on every project as a matter of course. On request I'll send a sample NDA for review. Confidentiality of your engineering data has the highest priority.

How is file transfer secured?

File transfer is encrypted via OneDrive or your own secure channel. I adapt to your security requirements.

How long does a typical project take?

Individual product images are often achievable within a week. Larger image sets or animations take 2 to 6 weeks depending on scope. After the first briefing you'll get a binding schedule.

What do you need from me to get started?

Perfectly staged. Before the prototype exists.

You have CAD data.But no visual concept?