Business Details
35 Years
experience
Trusted Mechanical Engineering Services in Peoria, IL
Founded in 1991 by engineer Jim Montelongo, Advanced Cad has delivered innovative mechanical engineering consulting and staffing solutions for nearly three decades. Our engineer-owned firm combines technical expertise with business acumen to serve global manufacturers, executing over $125 million in engineering contracts across private and government sectors. Specializing in product development, VR/AR/MR integration, and IoT solutions, we prioritize agility and innovation, offering tailored staffing and design services that adapt to client needs. With a team averaging 10+ years of experience, we focus on creating intellectual property, patents, and cutting-edge engineering solutions. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through rigorous validation processes developed over 20+ years, ensuring optimal product performance.As a minority-owned American company headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, we maintain a boutique structure that enables rapid adaptation while upholding industry-leading standards. Our global recruitment strategy ensures diverse perspectives, fostering creative problem-solving for complex engineering challenges. Clients benefit from our proven track record with Fortune 50 companies and our ability to merge traditional engineering principles with emerging technologies. We provide comprehensive services spanning concept design, prototyping, testing, and production, supported by our nearshore subsidiary EP Ingeniera in Mexico. This strategic partnership offers cost-effective engineering resources while maintaining strict IP protection and adherence to U.S. legal frameworks.
Services
VR/AR/MR Solutions
IoT Development
Product Development
Engineering Staffing
CAD Drafting
Prototyping
Design Analysis
Validation Testing
Consulting
Nearshore Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- 30 years of mechanical engineering innovation with $125M+ in executed contracts
- Engineer-owned firm combining technical and business expertise
- Agile boutique structure enabling rapid client-specific adaptation
- Specialized in VR/AR/MR and IoT integration for manufacturing
- Proven validation processes developed over 20+ years of product testing
Services
VR/AR/MR Solutions
Our virtual, augmented, and mixed reality solutions enhance productivity by optimizing training programs, quality control processes, and educational initiatives. These technologies reduce operational costs while improving precision across manufacturing environments. Clients benefit from customized implementations that address specific engineering challenges and workflow inefficiencies.
IoT Development
We develop IoT strategies that connect products to cloud networks, enabling real-time data collection about usage patterns and performance metrics. This integration allows manufacturers to optimize product functionality while maintaining compatibility with existing devices and operational frameworks. Our solutions emphasize scalability and future-readiness.
Product Development
We support complete product development cycles from concept through manufacturing validation. Our process includes innovation planning, structural analysis, prototype testing, and production preparation. This comprehensive approach ensures technical feasibility while maintaining cost-effectiveness throughout development timelines.
Engineering Staffing
Our staffing solutions provide qualified mechanical, electrical, and software engineering professionals for short-term, long-term, or contract-to-hire positions. We match candidates with specific project requirements through engineer-led prescreening processes that ensure technical competence and organizational compatibility.
Validation Testing
Our validation processes verify product performance through structural analysis, impact resistance testing, and mechanical fatigue assessments. Developed over two decades, these protocols ensure products meet design specifications before production. This rigorous approach minimizes redesign costs and guarantees operational reliability.
People
Jim Montelongo
Founder & CEO
With 30+ years of engineering leadership experience, Jim founded Advanced Cad in 1991. He has directed engineering teams for Fortune 50 manufacturers, specializing in merging technical expertise with business strategy to deliver innovative solutions.
Questions
What engineering disciplines do you specialize in?
We specialize in mechanical, electrical, industrial, manufacturing, and software engineering with expertise in VR/AR/MR integration, IoT development, and product validation testing.
How does your staffing process work?
Our engineer-led prescreening identifies qualified candidates matched to specific project requirements through technical assessments and organizational compatibility evaluations for temporary or permanent placements.
What makes your firm different from competitors?
As an engineer-owned boutique firm with 30 years' experience, we combine technical expertise with business strategy, offering agile solutions that adapt to client needs while maintaining rigorous quality standards.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, through our EP Ingeniera subsidiary in Mexico, we provide nearshore engineering services with IP protection, similar time zones, and access to vetted engineering talent across multiple disciplines.
What validation processes do you use?
Our 20+ year validation protocols include structural analysis, impact resistance testing, and mechanical fatigue assessments to ensure products meet design specifications before production.
