Prototype Projects
Unit 1 Greenfield, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5HN
About
Established in 1980 and based in Royston, Hertfordshire, Prototype Projects Limited is a UK contract manufacturer specialising in rapid prototyping and low-volume production, offering an integrated design-to-production service. Their extensive capabilities encompass CNC machining (milling and turning), a broad spectrum of 3D printing technologies (including SLA, SLS, and Micro 3D Printing), injection moulding, vacuum casting, model making, and laser cutting, working with diverse plastics and metals. Serving key sectors such as Medical & Life Sciences, Aerospace & Defence, and Automation & Industrial Engineering, the company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. A significant differentiator is their Matrix instant quoting system, coupled with flexible production speeds like overnight 3D printing and a 3-day service for qualifying CNC parts, positioning them as a development partner for rapid product realization.
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Prototype Projects Limited is a UK-based contract manufacturer established in 1980, specialising in rapid prototyping and low-volume production. Located in Royston, Hertfordshire, the company offers a comprehensive suite of manufacturing processes.
Their capabilities include CNC machining (milling and turning), a wide range of 3D printing technologies (SLA, SLS, DLP, PSLA, Micro 3D Printing, and filament printing), injection moulding, vacuum casting, model making, and laser cutting. They work with various plastics and metals, serving industries such as Medical & Life Sciences, Aerospace & Defence, Automation & Industrial Engineering, Consumer Products, Electronics & Enclosures, and Mechanical Engineering.
Prototype Projects holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. Key differentiators include their integrated design-to-production service, fast turnaround times, and an instant quoting system called Matrix. They offer flexible production speeds, including overnight 3D printing and a 3-day service for qualifying CNC machined parts, acting as a development partner for rapid product development.
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CNC capability5
- Sub-process
- Milling, Turning
- Tolerance (typical)
- ±0.05 mm
- Micro-machining
- Yes
- MOQ (minimum batch)
- 1
- Lead time (weeks)
- 3
Materials & sectors2
- Materials
- Aluminium, Stainless steel, PEEK, POM (Acetal)
- Industries served
- Medical devices, Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Consumer goods
Certifications & approvals3
- ISO 9001
- Held
- ISO 14001
- Held
- ISO 13485
- Held
Quality & traceability1
- 3D scanning
- Yes
Services & production3
- DFM support
- Yes
- In-house finishing
- Deburring
- Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)
- Yes
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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 (tight)
Certifications & approvals: AS9100 · 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 · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)