Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Precision Engineering Partner in Essex
Established in 1939, Thompson Precision has evolved from a scientific instrument maker into a leader in precision engineering and CNC machining. Our expertise spans low and medium volume component production, machined castings, and assemblies for prototyping and production. With a heritage rooted in British engineering innovation, we combine decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver high-precision solutions across industries. Our team of skilled engineers takes full ownership of projects, ensuring quality and speed through direct consultation with design authorities. Backed by ISO 9001 certification since 1990 and partnerships with subcontractors for specialized processes, we maintain rigorous quality control through advanced inspection equipment.Our commitment to solving complex challenges quickly has earned trust from global brands and niche clients alike. Located in Essex, we serve the UK and international markets with rapid turnaround times, including urgent components in as little as 12 hours. Our sister company, J H May Models and Prototypes, extends our capabilities to plastic prototyping technologies, enabling comprehensive in-house project completion. From aerospace to medical sectors, we prioritize client collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous adaptation to emerging technologies, ensuring we remain at the forefront of precision engineering.
Services
CNC Machining
Mechanical Design
Rapid Prototyping
Engineering Consultancy
Reverse Engineering
Precision Engineering
Plastic CNC Machining
Large CNC Milling
Fast CNC Turnaround
UHV CNC Machining
Details
- Year established: 1939
Highlights and features
- Over 70 years of engineering consultancy experience
- Time-critical components delivered in as little as 12 hours
- Mechanical product design by engineering professionals
- 12 years' experience in layer rapid prototyping technologies
- Engineering advice you can trust
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
What people say
Tight turnaround times
Accuracy and finish
Stunned clients
Meet deadlines
Impossible problems solved
Services
CNC Machining
Our CNC machining services utilize 3-5 axis machines to produce complex metal and plastic components with micron-level accuracy. We handle projects from single prototypes to medium-volume production, serving aerospace, medical, and automotive sectors. Our temperature-controlled inspection department ensures compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
Mechanical Design
Using SolidWorks and Autodesk software, our engineers provide end-to-end mechanical design solutions. We specialize in converting concepts into production-ready designs, optimizing for manufacturability while maintaining precision. Our in-house prototyping accelerates development cycles for clients.
Rapid Prototyping
We offer SLA, SLS, and FDM prototyping technologies alongside CNC machining for rapid validation of designs. Our 12+ years' experience in layer prototyping enables cost-effective iteration, supporting clients from concept testing to pre-production samples.
Engineering Consultancy
With expertise dating to 1939, our consultancy addresses mechanical and electromechanical challenges. We provide design optimization, failure analysis, and production strategy services, leveraging CAD/CAM tools and finite element analysis to deliver practical solutions.
Reverse Engineering
Using laser scanning and 3D modeling, we recreate obsolete or damaged components with modern manufacturing techniques. Our process preserves original functionality while enabling improvements in quality and performance through contemporary materials and methods.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We work with aerospace, medical, automotive, scientific, and motorsport sectors requiring precision components.
Do you handle urgent projects?
Yes, we deliver time-critical components in as little as 12 hours with no compromise on quality.
Can you reverse engineer obsolete parts?
Yes, using laser scanning and 3D modeling to recreate unavailable components with modern techniques.
Are you ISO 9001 certified?
Yes, we have maintained ISO 9001 certification since 1990 for quality management systems.
Do you offer plastic machining?
Yes, we machine engineering plastics like PEEK, nylon, and acrylic to tight tolerances for various applications.
