Copas Technologies
Unit 8 - 12, Binnion Enterprise Park Kilkeel, Newry, BT34 4AX
About
COPAS Technologies Ltd., a UK-based contract manufacturer established in 2006 and located in Kilkeel, County Down, Northern Ireland, specializes in precision-engineered components for high-technology sectors including Aerospace, Defence, Space, and Medical. The company offers advanced 3, 4, and 5-axis machining with materials like aluminium, hard metals, and plastics, complemented by comprehensive post-machine finishes and significant investments in automation and robotics for 24/7 hard metal manufacturing. Holding AS9100, ISO9001, and SC21 Gold certifications, COPAS has invested over £4.6 million in machining capabilities, including a new automated hard metal machining centre, positioning itself as a trusted, agile supply chain partner capable of solving complex engineering challenges with a strong quality score of 1.03% DPPM.
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COPAS Technologies Ltd. is a UK-based contract manufacturer established in 2006, specializing in precision-engineered components. Located in Kilkeel, County Down, Northern Ireland, the company serves a range of high-technology sectors. COPAS Technologies is committed to innovation and positions itself as a trusted, agile supply chain partner capable of solving complex engineering challenges.
The company offers advanced 3, 4, and 5-axis machining services, working with materials including aluminium, hard metals, and plastics. Their capabilities extend to comprehensive post-machine finishes such as silver plating, anodising, powder coating, and bead blasting. COPAS has made significant investments in automation and robotics, enabling 24/7 hard metal manufacturing cells to ensure timely and on-spec delivery, utilizing specific equipment like DMC 85 MONOBLOCK RS3 and DMG EVO machines. They serve the Aerospace, Defence, Space, Medical, and general Technologies sectors, with additional mention of energy, electronics, and transport.
COPAS Technologies holds AS9100, ISO9001, and SC21 Gold certifications, alongside a recent SC21 Silver 6-year accreditation. Their quality department is capable of producing FAI reports and COC, reporting a quality score of 1.03% DPPM. Over the last three years, COPAS has invested over £4.6 million in machining capabilities, including a new automated hard metal machining centre. Their five-year vision includes significant expansion, aiming to double their workforce and achieve substantial turnover growth through continuous process refinement and innovation.
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CNC capability1
- Sub-process
- 3-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis
Materials & sectors2
- Materials
- Aluminium, Hard metals, Plastics
- Industries served
- Aerospace, Defence, Medical, Space, Technology
Certifications & approvals2
- ISO 9001
- Held
- AS9100
- Held
Services & production2
- DFM support
- Yes
- In-house finishing
- Anodising, Powder coating, Bead blasting
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CNC capability: Specialist categories · Named machine brands · Tier-one builder presence · CAM software · Aerospace-grade CAM · CAD software · In-house design · Tolerance (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · MOQ (minimum batch) · Lead time (weeks)
Certifications & approvals: ISO 14001 · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · NADCAP · Primes supplied · ITAR registered
Welding & fabrication: Welding automation · Welding materials · Coded welding (any) · Fabrication offered · Fabrication sub-categories · EN 1090 EXC level
Quality & traceability: NDT methods · Part marking · Process traceability · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)
Services & production: Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)