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7 Proven Markers of a Quality Precision Engineering Company in 2026
There are more precision engineering companies to choose from than ever. That sounds like good news for buyers,…
July 17, 2026
Solid Billet CNC Machining for Structural Aerospace Components
A structural aerospace component can start its life as a billet of aluminium weighing more than a tonne…
June 12, 2026
The Rise of Automation in Precision CNC Work
Picture a machining cell at two o’clock in the morning. The lights are off, the shop floor is…
May 15, 2026
Machining Exotic Metals
Did you know machining Inconel can wear out cutting tools up to three times faster than stainless steel?…
April 9, 2026Our Other Blogs
Useful information about 3D CAD designing
If you want to create a prototype for your intended product, in order to test how it works and to...
June 15, 2015
Solidworks design software used by engineering consultants
Modern engineering firms such as Thompson Precision use computer programming to help them create millimetres-perfect models and prototypes. There are...
May 28, 2015
3D printing and how it is being used today
Almost everyone has heard the news reports about 3D printing, particularly the exciting stories about being able to print out...
April 30, 2015
Fast CNC Turnaround
When you are introducing a new product to market, you need to have prototypes and models constructed quickly, and to...
March 30, 2015
What Is Rapid Prototyping Useful For?
Rapid prototyping is a way of creating working models and prototypes for use in industry. Although it is in fact...
February 26, 2015
What Requires Large CNC Milling?
Computerised Numerical Control, or CNC, is a form of automated machine tooling which can be used for very minute items,...
January 22, 2015
How 3D Printing is set to change the World
The news recently has been full of the latest invention, the 3D printer. Naturally the first thing that was printed...
December 18, 2014
Why Prototypes are Essential for the Product Design Process
If you have an idea for a product or structure, then developing that sketch into a completed design is a...
November 24, 2014
Why Have a Product Design Process?
When looking at new product design it’s important to have an initial plan. Having a detailed and structured plan in...
September 26, 2014Testimonials

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- Cambridge Consultants
Demanding prototype components produced in days without fuss. Thanks for your help.

Great quality work
- Tasha Trigger
These guys helped me out on a time sensitive project. Very professional and responsive via email.

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- Mekhalfia Group
Very helpful company, I highly recommend them. They helped our sister company Fiil e-motion with the best solution.

Speed Service
- Murali V
High speed service as stated.

Mace Group
- Mace Group
What impressed most was not only the quality and attention to detail, but also the professionalism, flexibility, and commitment shown by the team throughout the process.

Figure AI
- Figure AI
The parts you sent arrived in record time and they looked great.

Thorlabs
- Thorlabs
Many thanks to you and the team at Thompson for your support and assistance this year. We do appreciate the excellent job you have done. Would not hesitate to work with you again.

3P Innovation
- 3P Innovation
We carried out a trial order review on the parts you delivered and you have scored perfectly on the form! Really impressed with your work on this project for us, so thank you very much!

Bowyer Engineering
- Bowyer Engineering
Just a quick note to thank you for the big plate you manufactured for me. It all fitted perfectly, and it would have been a disaster for me if it hadn’t been correct or delivered late.
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