About — AXYZ Design & CNC

Founder — AXYZ Design & CNC

AUGUSTIN
CORTEZ

Industrial Designer & CNC Specialist

I sit at the intersection where design meets manufacturing — where ideas become objects. With a B.S. in Industrial Design, dual CNC/CAD/CAM associates degrees, four N.I.M.S. certifications, and hands-on experience across 3- to 5-axis machining, I bring both the creative vision and the technical depth to take products from first sketch to production-ready reality.

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Augustin Cortez — Founder, AXYZ Design & CNC
3.874
Current GPA
4
N.I.M.S. Certifications
5
Associates Degrees
10+
Years Experience
5-Axis
CNC Capability
SoCal
Based · Nationwide

Background

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

Work Experience
2026 — Present
Founder & Principal Designer/CNC Specialist
AXYZ Design & CNC
AI-enhanced industrial design and precision CNC machining practice. End-to-end product development from concept to production-ready deliverables for startups, inventors, and brands.
2024
CNC Programmer & Set-Up Operator
CSULB Design Department
Identified and activated a $60K Freedom CNC router previously unused by the department. Sourced compatible CAM software and Fagor post-processor. Delivered custom chair and guitar prototype projects under tight deadlines & manufacturing constraints.
2021 — 2022
CNC/CAD/CAM Lab Tech & Lead TA
SBVC Machinist Technology Department
Contributed to a 100% graduation rate for the inaugural cohort with several securing employment & pursuing additional education opportunities. Operated Haas, Okuma, Mazak, DMG Mori, Sodick, and Amada machine tools. Trained personnel on CNC operation and CAD/CAM software.
2012 — Present
Founder & Entrepreneur
Slabb It Collectibles · Shelved Treasures
Data-driven multi-platform eCommerce operation specializing in vintage and graded collectibles. End-to-end operations including authentication, market analysis, and process optimization.
Education
Expected May 2027
B.S. Industrial Design
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
3.874 GPA · President's Honor List (Fall 2023, 2024, Fall 2025) · Dean's Honor List (Spring 2025) · Minor in Entrepreneurship · Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Scholar
Highest Honors · 4.0 GPA
A.S. CNC, CAD & CAM
San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC)
President's Honor List (2020–2023). Also completed A.S. in Machinist Standard and 3 A.A. in Liberal Arts (Social & Behavioral Sciences, Biological & Physical Sciences, Humanities & Fine Art).
N.I.M.S. Certified
4 Metalworking Certifications
National Institute for Metalworking Skills (N.I.M.S.)
CNC Mill Programming, Setup & Operations · CNC Mill Operations · Measurement, Materials & Safety · Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout

Recognition

AWARDS & HONORS

🏆
R&D
McNair Summer Research Internship
2026
🔬
Research Program
Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program
2025 — Present
🚀
Innovation Challenge
Sunnstone Innovation Challenge
2026
🎓
Academic Excellence
CSULB President's Honor List
Fall 2023, 2024, Fall 2025
🏆
Competition
2022 Skills USA (Automated Manufacturing)
2022 · Guest Judge
📺
Media Feature
WD-40 Company Advertisement
2021 · CNC Machinist Specialist

Capabilities

SKILLS & SOFTWARE

Design & Engineering
Industrial Design & Concept Development Design for Manufacturability (DFM) AI-Enhanced Ideation & Custom Prompt Engineering Digital Rendering & Visualization GD&T & Technical Documentation Additive & Hybrid Prototyping Reverse Engineering & Scan-to-CAD Brand Identity & Logo Design
Manufacturing & CNC
Multi-Axis Machining (3–5 Axis) CNC Programming & G-Code CAM Toolpath Optimization Fixture Design & Work Holding Metrology & Precision Measurement Manufacturing Process Optimization Wire EDM ANSI/ISO Standards
Professional
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration Technical Communication Project Management Client Consultation Time Management in Constrained Projects Workflow Coordination Fluent English · Conversational Spanish Entrepreneurship & eCommerce
Advanced Proficiency
SolidWorks MasterCAM Vizcom AI KeyShot Sketchbook NC Correct Miro MS Suite
Proficient
Fusion 360 AutoCAD Inventor Maya Nomad Adobe CC Excel ChatGPT

Machine Tools

CNC
HAAS 3–5-Axis Mill (TM1, VF1, VF2, TRM, UMC750) & 2-Axis Lathe · DMG Mori Sinumerik 3-Axis Mill · Mazak Mazatrol 5-Axis Mill & 2-Axis Lathe · Okuma 2-Axis Lathe · Sodick Wire EDM · Freedom Router (Fagor) · Amada Press
3D Printing
Bambu Labs (H2D, P2S, P1S, A1) · Creality (Ender 3 V2 Neo, V3 SE) · Elegoo (Mars 2, 3 Pro) — FDM & Resin
Conventional
Mill · Lathe · Band Saw · Drill Press · Surface & Pedestal Grinder · Press · Most Hand Tools

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