22 Signals

3D Rendering in Zurich

3D rendering for Zurich firms whose products are judged on detail

We create photoreal 3D renders and CGI for Zurich and Swiss companies that sell on precision: watch and instrument makers, medtech and industrial firms, packaging teams and property developers. We work from your CAD files and drawings, match materials and finishes exactly and deliver stills, turntables and animations for websites, catalogues, trade fairs and campaigns. A written brief and schedule arrive within 5 to 7 days.

Why Swiss products deserve better than stock images

Swiss manufacturing has a reputation for precision, and the people who buy Swiss products notice details. A brushed steel finish that looks like plastic, a dial with blurred markings or a medical device with the wrong connector undermines that reputation instantly. Photography of small, reflective or complex objects is slow and expensive, and it cannot show what is inside.

3D rendering solves both problems. Once a product is modelled accurately, you can show it from any angle, in any colour or finish, cut away to reveal the mechanism, and update it when the design changes. For a launch, the renders can be ready before the first production unit leaves the factory.

What we render

  • Product CGI: watches, instruments, medtech devices, machinery, consumer goods and electronics
  • Technical and cutaway views that show internal parts, assembly and function
  • Packaging renders for pharma, cosmetics, food and consumer brands, in every language version
  • Architectural exteriors and interiors for residential, commercial and mixed-use projects
  • Turntables, exploded views and short product animations for websites and trade fairs
  • Lifestyle scenes that place products in settings without a location shoot
  • Assets for 3D viewers and product configurators on your website

From CAD to photoreal

Most Swiss manufacturers already hold detailed CAD models. We take those files, prepare them for rendering, and rebuild surfaces and materials so metals, glass, ceramics, sapphire, rubber and textiles look exactly as they do in the hand. Where CAD is not available, we model from drawings, samples and reference photos.

Colour and finish matter more than anything else. We match against physical samples or approved references, and your design team reviews and signs off materials before final renders. Confidential designs stay confidential: files are shared through secure channels, access is limited to the people on your project, and nothing appears in our portfolio without your written permission.

Architecture and property in Zurich

Land in and around Zurich is scarce and expensive, and new residential and commercial projects are scrutinised by planners, neighbours and buyers. Developers, architects and estate agents need visuals that show a project honestly and attractively long before construction starts: for planning submissions, architectural competitions, sales brochures and project websites.

We produce exterior views in context, interiors with realistic light and materials, aerial views and short walkthrough animations. Renders can show different times of day and seasons, which matters for buyers who want to see how a flat on the lake side looks in winter light. Final visuals work alongside the floor plans and specifications your sales team already uses.

How a rendering project runs

  • Talk: a 15-minute call about the product or project, where the visuals will be used and the deadline.
  • Plan: review of CAD, drawings and references, then a written brief with views, styles, formats and dates within 5 to 7 days.
  • Build: modelling, materials, lighting and composition, with draft reviews before final renders, each date in writing.
  • Grow: new views, colours and variants as the range grows, plus animation and video built from the same models.

Where the renders go

  • E-commerce and product pages, with consistent angles and lighting across the whole range
  • Catalogues, price lists and technical documentation
  • Trade fair screens, stands and printed graphics
  • Paid social and display campaigns, including short animated loops
  • Investor and sales presentations for products not yet manufactured
  • Distributor and retailer packs in German, French, Italian and English

Multilingual packaging and labels

Products sold across Switzerland often carry text in German, French and Italian, and products sold in the EU may need more languages again. Rendering each packaging version is far quicker than photographing them all. We set up the model so label artwork can be swapped by language and market, then render matching sets for retailers, marketplaces and your own site. Label artwork and translated text come from your team or your packaging agency.

Proof and approach

We have worked with more than 30 companies and managed more than $1.5M in projects across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and the UAE. Our 3D team also produces animation and video, so a product model built for stills can become a launch film or an explainer without starting over. We keep client work private; on a call we can show examples close to your product type.

How files, samples and reviews work

Rendering work runs through secure file sharing and scheduled reviews booked at times that suit your Zurich team. Physical samples can be shipped to us for material matching where needed. For large architectural projects, a site visit can be planned into the scope.

What the cost depends on

  • Whether usable CAD exists or models must be built from drawings
  • Product complexity and the number of materials and finishes
  • Number of views, variants and language versions
  • Stills only, or turntables and animation as well
  • Output sizes for print, screens and web

Why 22 Signals for 3D rendering

Renders do more when they connect to everything else: the product page, the campaign, the explainer video and the trade fair film. We cover web, paid media, video and animation as well as CGI, so the same model works hard across every channel. For 3D rendering Zurich teams can check down to the last detail, book a 15-minute call. Related Zurich pages: video production and paid media.

Questions

What does 3D rendering Zurich companies order most often?

Product stills from CAD for websites and catalogues, packaging sets in several languages and architectural visuals for property projects. Many clients add turntables or short animations once the model exists, because the extra cost is small compared with the first build.

Can you work from our CAD files?

Yes. We work with common formats such as STEP, IGES, OBJ, FBX and native files from major CAD tools where they can be exported. We prepare the geometry for rendering and match materials against your samples or references.

How do you protect confidential designs?

Files move through secure channels, access is limited to the people on your project and we sign a confidentiality agreement when you need one. Nothing appears in our portfolio or social channels without your written permission.

Are renders accurate enough for luxury and technical products?

Yes, when the source data and references are good. We match finishes against physical samples or approved references, and your designers review drafts before final output. Fine details such as engravings, dial printing or connector shapes are modelled, not painted on.

Do you do architectural renders for planning and sales?

Yes. We produce exteriors in context, interiors, aerials and walkthroughs from architectural drawings or BIM models, for planning documents, competitions, brochures and project websites. Views can show different light and seasons.

How long does a product render take?

The written brief and schedule take 5 to 7 days. Production depends on model complexity, the number of views and review rounds. With clean CAD, first drafts come quickly. Every date is agreed in writing.

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A fit check, not a pitch. A few questions, an honest answer and a clear next step. Not every call ends in a proposal.

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