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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
What exactly is Reverse Engineering and how can it help?
Are you wondering how engineers provide high levels of innovation in what can be an incredibly fast-moving industry? The answer...
July 31, 2019
An Advanced Guide to Precision Engineering Ideas
Going from concept to production in engineering can be a laborious and time-consuming process. Whether your design engineer ideas are...
June 21, 2019
How Fast Prototyping can Help in Manufacturing
You could be in the thick of a team or building solo, but it’s critical that no matter what you...
May 23, 2019
What is Low Volume CNC Milling?
The basic idea of milling is to remove material from a larger piece, whether wood, metal, plastic or something else....
March 20, 2019
UK’s Manufacturing Industry – A Short History
Invention and innovation has always been at the cutting edge in the Uk which is why the manufacturing industries have...
January 11, 2019
Thompson Precision and 3D CAD Software
Thompson Precision Engineering have offered 3D CAD product design for over ten years to support our CNC machining services and...
October 15, 2018
What is large scale CNC Milling and what is it used for?
CNC Milling is the use of automated machinery to produce incredibly accurate models, prototypes and products. When we refer to...
August 13, 2018
Helping Our Customers with Product Design
Thompson Precision are specialists in mechanical and electromechanical product design with many years experience of helping clients see their designs...
June 19, 2018
3D Printing vs CNC Machining in the automotive industry
The automotive industry has a habit of pushing boundaries; with billions of dollars pumped into research and development in the...
May 21, 2018Testimonials

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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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