Simpson Patterns
Parkway, Avenue, Sheffield, S9 4UL
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Scan date: 2026-08-20
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A1Named equipment brands: other_named
agent“Biesse Materia CL 5 axis CNC Router (3.5m x 1.5m x 1m bed size) Biesse Materia CL 5 axis CNC Router (3.5m x 1.5m x 1m bed size) Biesse Materia CL 5 axis CNC Router (3.5m x 1.5m x 1m bed size) Biesse Materia CL 5 axis CNC Router (3.5m x 1.5m x 1m bed size) CMS Antares 5-axis CNC Router (2.5m x 1.5m x 1m bed size) CMS Antares 5-axis CNC Router (2.5m x 1.5m x 1m bed size)”
A2Specialist subcategory: large_envelope, pallet_five_axis
agent“We bought our first 5-axis CNC machine in 2009, and have since added two more to the plant list, as well as investing in a 5-metre 3D scanning arm for inspection and reverse engineering. Combining traditional bench skills with modern CAD/CAM & CNC technology, the business now applies their skills to a range of industries; Aerospace, Automotive & Motorsport, F1, Construction, Marine, Railway, Film sets, Theming and Leisure industries. Simpsons has continued to invest in new technology; from machines to software, but most importantly and in line with our company ethos… people. With in-house and apprentice training, we have advanced our skills in design, manufacturing and turn-key project management which has helped the company to attract new customers and increasingly exciting projects for the team to apply their skills.”
About
Simpson Patterns Ltd is a highly experienced UK-based contract manufacturer with over 50 years in operation, specialising in tooling, theming, and GRP components from their 13,000 sq ft Sheffield facility. They offer an integrated service from concept to completion, leveraging extensive capabilities including 5-axis CNC machining, pattern and mould making, GRP fibreglass fabrication, and 3D scanning, utilising state-of-the-art equipment. Serving diverse industries such as Aerospace, Automotive & Motorsport, Transport, Defence, Marine, Film, and Theming, the company provides turn-key project management with a focus on cost-efficiency and shorter project timelines, evidenced by their ISO 9001 certification and work with clients like McLaren Automotive and LegoLand.
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Simpson Patterns Ltd is a highly experienced UK-based contract manufacturer with over 50 years in operation, specialising in tooling, theming, and GRP components. Operating from a 13,000 square foot facility in Sheffield, UK, the company employs over 30 skilled professionals, offering an integrated service from concept to completion.
Their extensive capabilities encompass 5-axis CNC machining, pattern and mould making, GRP fibreglass fabrication, 3D scanning and reverse engineering, and creative build and prop making. They work with a wide array of materials including wood, plastics, composites, tooling boards, foams, resin, and aluminium, utilising state-of-the-art equipment such as multiple 5-axis CNC routers and a 5-metre 3D scanning arm. Simpson Patterns Ltd serves diverse industries including Aerospace, Automotive & Motorsport, Transport, Defence, Marine, Film, and Theming.
Achieving ISO 9001 certification in 2018, Simpson Patterns Ltd provides turn-key project management with a focus on cost-efficiency and shorter project timelines. They are positioned as an engineering partner for foundries, prop creation, and GRP fibreglass solutions, with a proven track record demonstrated by projects for notable clients like McLaren Automotive and LegoLand, as well as contributions to events such as the "Head in the Clouds" festival stage set and the "Bears of Sheffield" charity trail.
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CNC capability3
- Sub-process
- 5-axis, Milling
- Specialist categories
- Large-envelope, Pallet 5-axis
- Named machine brands
- Other (named)
Materials & sectors2
- Materials
- Aluminium, Plastics, Composites, Tooling boards, Polystyrenes/foams
- Industries served
- Aerospace, Automotive, Rail
Certifications & approvals1
- ISO 9001
- Held
Quality & traceability1
- 3D scanning
- Yes
Services & production2
- DFM support
- Yes
- In-house finishing
- Moulding
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CNC capability: 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 · AS9100 · 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 · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)
Services & production: Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)