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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
The History of CNC Machining
Computer numerical control – or CNC – is quite a modern concept in the production and manufacturing industries. It is...
July 7, 2020
Thompson Precision – Coronavirus Update
While the current situation is causing incredible uncertainty to health, families, businesses and our shared way of life, we thought...
May 21, 2020
What is 5 Axis CNC Machining?
As CNC Machining Centres get more and more advanced, parts that would have previously been difficult to make are getting...
May 21, 2020
How is Precision Engineering used in Manufacturing?
Precision Engineering is the process of making things with a high level of precision. This could be a component part...
April 17, 2020
The Process of Reverse Engineering
Reverse engineering is where something (in this case a product or component) is taken apart to understand how it was...
February 9, 2020
What qualifications will you need for a career in Precision Engineering?
Most people like the idea of making things for a living. Putting time and effort into creating something new is...
December 31, 2019
Do you need a complex part machine, Thompson Precision can help!
Precision engineering is one of the most important areas that has helped advance the world of manufacturing. Businesses that need...
November 6, 2019
Large Engineering Project To Implement?
When you are overseeing and implementing a large-scale project, planning is key. Every step of the strategy needs to work...
September 27, 2019
Designed a new product? We can help bring it to life!
Let Thompson Precision Engineering bring your 3D design to life! If there’s one thing that can be said about Thompson...
August 26, 2019Testimonials

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Met our Deadlines
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Highly Recommend
- 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.

Highly Recommend
- 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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