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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
Digital Camera for the Industrial Safety Industry
We have a long-running history of tailoring and expanding the design and manufacture process of products to assist companies achieve...
May 11, 2016
Utilising Precision Engineering during Manufacturing
When parts have to correspond with an existing system, or measurements need to be precise, Thompson Precision engineering is the...
April 13, 2016
From Enquiry to Finished Component in less than 24 Hours
In the fast paced industry of precision engineering, clients often come to us with seemingly impossible deadlines and challenging tasks;...
March 3, 2016
Taking a prototype from inception to production
Few things in manufacturing are as important as a well thought out prototype. They can assist a sales team in...
February 10, 2016
What is 3D printing?
3D Printing also known as additive manufacturing is the process of taking a 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) file and...
January 25, 2016
How 3D printing is used for Precision Engineers
3D printing has been around for a while now but has only recently come to the forefront of our TV...
October 7, 2015
Scratching the Surface of Precision Engineering
What is Precision Engineering? The Short Answer Is – There Is No Short Answer Because of its widespread influence within...
September 28, 2015
Facts about Engineering Consultancy you were not aware of
If you are interested in using a precision engineering company to complete a project, or create a prototype, then you...
August 19, 2015
Why offering a fast CNC Turnaround Service is Important
When you are looking for a fast CNC turnaround service the best place to look first is either through word...
August 4, 2015Testimonials

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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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