3D Rendering for Hardware Manufacturers
Hardware is small, metallic and sold in dozens of finishes — three things that make photography slow and inconsistent. We render your catalog from CAD: every finish from one model, shown both isolated and installed on the furniture or door it belongs to.
Trusted by leading manufacturers
What we render
Every part in the catalog
Isolated for the spec sheet, installed for the sale.
Handles & knobs
Pulls, knobs and bar handles rendered at macro scale, where finish quality and edge machining become visible.
Hinges, slides & fittings
Working mechanisms modeled as assemblies, so they can be shown open, closed or mid-motion.
Finish libraries
Brass, nickel, black, bronze and custom coatings applied to the same geometry for a comparable finish chart.
In place on furniture & doors
Hardware shown on the cabinet or door it is specified for — the context that answers scale questions.
Featured case
A hardware catalog rendered from CAD
Habco
Habco needed catalog imagery for furniture hardware where each part exists in several finishes and the differences are subtle. We modeled the range from their CAD and rendered every part both isolated and installed, applying finishes to the same geometry. The result is a catalog where a specifier can compare finishes on identical parts under identical light, and new parts are added without another photo session.
Hardware work in practice
What we delivered for hardware and fittings brands
Three recent projects, with the brief, the deliverable and where the imagery went.
Industrial Brands — Door Hardware
Door hardware modeled from technical data and rendered across finishes, with consistent angles that let a catalog page compare parts fairly.
Chicago Faucets — Installation Animation
An installation sequence animated from product models, showing assembly steps clearly enough to replace a printed diagram.
Hilti — Product Knowledge Content
CGI built to explain how products work, not just how they look — the kind of content that shortens technical sales conversations.
Portfolio
Hardware projects from our portfolio
Real client work: fittings, mechanisms and metal finishes at macro scale.
Photorealistic 3D Kitchen Rendering – High-Quality Interior Visualization
Photorealistic 3D Interior Rendering of Modern Bathroom
Photorealistic 3D Bathroom Faucet Rendering – High-Quality Visualization
3D Product Rendering of a Stainless Steel Sink
3D Product Modeling and Rendering of a FaucetPhotorealistic Kitchen Sink 3D Rendering – High-Quality Interior VisualizationHow it works
From CAD to a finish library
You send the engineering data. We handle modeling, finishes, scenes and delivery.
Brief & input files
Share CAD or STEP files, exact dimensions, the finish list with physical samples, and the parts that matter commercially. Samples are essential here: metal finishes are judged on reflection, not colour.
Geometry & clay approval
Parts are modeled with real machining detail — chamfers, knurling, fixing points — and approved as grey clay renders before finish work.
Finishes & light
Each coating is built physically and lit in an environment designed to describe metal: controlled highlights, readable edges, no blown reflections.
Isolated & installed
Parts are rendered on a clean background for the catalog and installed on cabinetry or doors for context, from the same approved models.
QA & delivery
Each image is checked against your specs and delivered in the formats your catalog, spec sheets and dealer materials need.
CGI CRM
All work happens in one place
Your projects, feedback and finished assets live in our portal — not in an email thread.
Briefs, feedback and approvals
Set tasks, comment directly on renders and approve versions. Every decision stays attached to the image it belongs to.
Reusable asset library
Approved models, materials and scenes are stored and reused, so the next collection starts from what is already built.
Project history and delivery
Versions, results and final files in one place, available to your whole team whenever a catalog or campaign needs them.
Content formats
What you get from one hardware model
Every format below comes from the same approved 3D asset.
Silo and lifestyle renders
Clean product shots for the catalog and styled scenes for the brand — from one model.
Close-ups and feature images
Macro views of the materials, joins and details a buyer inspects before deciding.
360° product views
Spin sets that let a shopper turn the product and inspect it from every side.
Product animation
Motion that explains what a still cannot: mechanisms, assembly, scale and use.
AR and configurator assets
Optimised models that place the product in a shopper's room or drive an online configurator.
Catalog, ecommerce and campaign content
Crops and formats prepared for PDPs, dealer print, marketplaces and social.
Case studies
Hardware brands we have already rendered for
See what our clients say
Working with CGIFURNITURE has been an outstanding experience from start to finish. Their team consistently delivers high-quality renderings with incredible attention to detail, professionalism, and speed. They are true experts at what they do, bringing our ideas to life in a way that exceeds expectations every time. Their communication is seamless, turnaround times are impressive, and the final results always elevate our products. It’s rare to find a partner that combines talent, efficiency, and reliability so well. We highly recommend CGIFURNITURE to anyone looking for top-tier rendering services.
Worked with this company on multiple rendering projects and the experience has been consistently solid. Communication is clear, turnaround time is reliable, and the attention to detail is exactly what you want when it comes to product visuals. They understand design intent well and execute without needing excessive back-and-forth. Would definitely continue working together.
We really enjoy working with CGI. They always respond quickly and accurately, are flexible, and simply a great group of people to work with.
I've been working with the CGI team for nearly two years, and they’ve been an absolute delight. They’re incredibly responsive and communicative, with an impressive attention to detail. I would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a 3D imagery partner.
We’ve worked with CGI Furniture for about three years now, and they’ve been an incredible partner. Their CGI imagery and product animations are consistently top-notch, extremely realistic, beautifully lit, and perfectly aligned with our brand needs. They’ve truly helped take our content (both imagery and video) to the next level. The team is responsive, professional, and easy to collaborate with, even when timelines get tight. Every project has been delivered with great attention to detail and a strong understanding of what we’re trying to achieve. If you’re looking for a reliable CGI partner that delivers exceptional quality, I highly recommend CGI Furniture.
CGI Furniture is a pleasure to work with. The entire team is professional and very efficient. The output is phenomenal. Highly recommend for high-optionality manufacturers who are looking for an imagery solution.
FAQ
Answers to common questions
What do you need from us to start?
CAD or STEP files and physical samples of the finishes. For hardware the samples matter more than for almost any other product category, because brushed, polished and PVD coatings differ in how they reflect rather than in colour.
Can you render our whole finish library from one model?
Yes, and it is the main reason hardware brands move to CGI. The part is modeled once, then every finish is applied to the same geometry with identical lighting, so the finish chart is genuinely comparable.
Can you show mechanisms working?
Yes. Hinges, slides and locking mechanisms are modeled as assemblies, so they can be rendered in any position or animated — useful for both marketing and installation documentation.
Can hardware be shown installed?
Yes. Parts are placed on cabinetry, doors or panels so a specifier can judge proportion and projection, which a white-background shot never answers.
Do the models work for configurators?
They can be optimised for real-time use, so the same geometry approved for imagery can drive a configurator where a customer swaps a handle finish and sees it on the cabinet immediately.
What file formats do we receive?
Stills in print and web resolutions, animation as MP4, and the source geometry in OBJ, FBX, STEP or GLB — the formats your catalogue, configurator and specifier downloads need.
How long does a first project take?
It depends on the number of parts and finishes and on the quality of the CAD. After the brief you get a schedule with clay approval, finish approval and delivery milestones.
How much does hardware rendering cost?
Pricing depends on the number of parts, finishes and formats. Our price list breaks down project types with average costs and example results — download it above, or book a demo for an estimate on your catalog.
Product Rendering Price List
All types of product CGI projects, their average costs and examples of results: plan your hardware imagery budget in one download.
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