Product Design
We have found during this time that our clients really value the ability to carry out the design, product development, prototype, pre-production manufacture and in many cases final production all under one roof.
Our precision engineering pedigree gained over 70 years of trading means that we specialise in product design which has a mechanical and electromechanical bias.
Why Choose Thompson Precision
Latest CNC Technology
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Fast & Accurate
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High Precision Experts for 85 years
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Large Scale CNC Milling
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Specialists in Product Design
This is the area where we come into our own. Our two full time mechanical design engineers have a wealth of experience in engineering product design and as important – engineering practice. We always design with a trained eye on the ultimate volume production process to ensure that we offer the client a design which can be produced cost effectively at the required volume by any manufacturer.
Our Solidworks design package is an industry standard and the CAD files we supply for production can be used by any manufacturer worldwide. Our electromechanical design skills are supported by our sister company J H May. Based on the same site their rapid prototyping facilities greatly aid the product development process.
In addition the extensive work they do with moulded and fabricated plastics enables us to offer a truly one stop service. Whilst Thompson Precision can supply the electromechanical elements of the project J H May can deal with any requirements for electronics enclosures, product outer panels, controllers and a whole variety of plastic and rubber parts.
We are always happy to undertake the 3D design work element only, fully prepared and optimised for manufacture elsewhere.
Testimonials
Accuracy and Finish
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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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However, the majority of our clients take advantage of our comprehensive in house machining, assembly, model making and rapid prototyping services for both metals and plastics.
Typically for a new project we would expect to carry out an initial design evaluation followed by an estimation of project cost. This would be followed by sketches and CAD visualisations supported by 3D CAD models of the key mechanical areas. With client approval the product development continues alongside a series of rapid prototype model production in appropriate material to test fit and function. During this process any electrical and electronic elements would also be developed. At completion of the product design development stage we produce a fully functioning prototype capable of undergoing testing and presentation to investors and potential customers. This stage is often followed with production of further iterations, pre-production runs and low volume production.
Our manufacturing facilities make us ideally placed to undertake this production – who better to make your product than the designers.
Product Design Gallery
Design Assistance and Production Mechanical Aluminium Clock
Gamestick Design
Giant Snow Globe Design and Production
Mechanical Device Storage Design
Product Design Using Solid Woks
Product Prototype
Case Studies
CNC Machining of Large Hydraulic Manifold
The client required a large hydraulic manifold to be machined from a block of aluminium 1100 x 600 x 400mm. With the manifold needing to be machined to a high tolerance required by the client.
Electronics Enclosure
This case study was from a client who was very specific about the requirements for this electronics enclosure for the exact positional tolerances. It was a challenging job & one we completed to perfection.
High Precision Aerospace Fixture
The case study for this job was for an aerospace part that was no longer available to purchase. We had limited information to go on, but once again we finished this job to a very high standard.
Mechanical Prototyping of a Fishing Reel
The client for this case study had a new fishing reel concept that they wanted us to manufacturer so they could test it out before taking the design further.
Our Clients
