Nathan Barnes
I build calibrated instruments for physical work — tools that turn messy field reality into unambiguous, executable decisions.
The hardest part of installing complex assemblies isn’t detecting that something is off — it’s expressing the correction in a format that’s unambiguous, constrained by what’s allowed, and verifiable after adjustment.
Flagship Instrument
Directive Engine
Convert nominal ↔ as-built deltas into installer-ready directive cards (move / rotate / index), with 3D visualization and verification loops.
Instruments I Build
Directive Generation
Actionable correction steps with DOF constraints and tolerance bounds.
3D Visualization
Web-based viewers that make adjustments auditable and field-ready.
Verification Loops
Before/after deviation checks so teams close the gap with confidence.
Customer-facing Design Platforms
3D selection and quote-entry instruments that turn customer intent into spec-ready configurations without handoffs. Built to collapse the gap from “I want this” to “here’s the exact build + price.”
Case Study →Fabricator API / Feasibility Bumpers
Fabrication-aware bumpers embedded in the designer workflow, flagging infeasible geometry and rerouting choices before downstream rework. Keeps exploration open while enforcing what can actually be built.
Case Study →Calibration Background
RMS < 5mm matters.
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