Engine Garden LLC is a solo mechanical design engineering consultancy providing hands-on expertise from concept through production-ready design.

Meet your designer

My name is Ante Kulas, and from a young age, I’ve had a natural drive to “MacGyver” practical solutions – a mindset that led me to mechanical engineering and to mastering high‑performance CAD tools like SolidWorks. I focus on creating solutions that work reliably in the real world, always with cost‑effectiveness in mind.

I earned my Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and built my career designing custom machinery for the food and product packaging industries. Over the years, I’ve supported companies by developing systems that balance performance, manufacturability, and long‑term reliability.

I enjoy working directly with clients to turn ideas into robust mechanical systems that stand up to real‑world demands.

Core Capabilities

• Custom Machinery Design — Reliable, cost‑effective mechanical systems tailored to client needs
• High‑Precision CAD Engineering — Expert SolidWorks modeling, assemblies, and production‑ready drawings
• Prototyping Support & Validation — Preparing 3D‑print‑ready files, advising on materials, and guiding prototype testing to confirm performance
• Manufacturability Support — Designs optimized for smooth fabrication, assembly, and long‑term reliability
• Systems Integration — Pneumatic, structural, and automation components working seamlessly together
• Client Collaboration — Clear communication, transparent progress, and solutions that fit real‑world operation

One engineer. Clear accountability. No handoff.