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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
Thompson Precision the Industrial Problem Solvers
We pride ourselves on finding solutions for problem projects that other engineering firms may have turned down. We use our...
April 25, 2018
Encouraging more Women into Engineering
This year marks the 100th anniversary of women being allowed to vote, which is something well worth celebrating. However there...
February 20, 2018
What’s involved in Large Scale CNC Machining?
The manufacture of large precision CNC machined pieces can present a particular challenge. Large scale CNC machining is our specialty...
December 15, 2017
What is Reverse Engineering?
Reverse engineering is when a product manufactured by someone else is reproduced after examining its construction and composition – it...
October 16, 2017
The Lowdown on CAD and Precision Engineering
CAD stands for Computer Aided Design and combined with CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) it allows designers to use computer systems...
August 18, 2017
Quick Turnaround Precision Engineering Experts
One of the reasons customers use our precision engineering service is our ability to meet seemingly impossible deadlines. We thrive...
June 20, 2017
The Importance of Precision Engineering in the Manufacturing Industry
The modern manufacturing industry would not be what it is today without precision engineering. Manual manufacturing is just not able...
May 18, 2017
A History of UK Engineering
Engineering is in many ways a field of endeavour which is broadly appreciated but perhaps a little overlooked. That, however,...
April 26, 2017
What to Expect When Working With a Product Design Company
Creating a brand new product and taking it to market is one of the most exciting and exhilarating things that...
March 13, 2017Testimonials

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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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