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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Press fleet1
- Moulding processes
- Injection moulding
Moulding capability3
- Process specialisms
- Micro moulding
- Micro moulding capable
- Yes
- Decoration
- Painting
Materials1
- Material modifiers
- Flame-retardant
Production2
- Batch tiers
- Prototype
- Handles prototypes
- Yes
Prototyping & NPD4
- Prototyping routes
- 3D printing (in-house), Vacuum casting
- Prototyping offered
- Yes
- DFM support
- Yes
- Mould-flow simulation
- Yes
Assembly & finishing1
- Assembly offered
- Yes
Machining1
- Contract machining
- Yes
Quality & inspection1
- CMM
- Other CMM
Certifications & accreditations3
- ISO 9001
- Held
- ISO 14001
- Held
- ISO 13485
- Held
Identity & contact1
- Industries served
- Medical devices, Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Consumer goods
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Press fleet: Smallest press (t) · Largest press (t) · Press count · Press brands · Large-format (≥1,000 t) · Premium press fleet · All-electric presses
Moulding capability: Min part weight (g) · Max part weight (g) · Cleanroom class · Certified cleanroom · Scientific moulding · Joining methods · Product specialisms
Materials: Recycled content offered · Recycled feedstock types · ESD-capable
Prototyping & NPD: Prototypes in final material · Product-design service
Tooling: In-house toolroom · Tool services · Tooling origin · Tool trials offered
Production: Handles volume production · Runs 24/7 · Bridge production
Assembly & finishing: Assembly capabilities
Quality & inspection: FAI methodology · Inspection stages · SPC / Cpk · Automated vision QC
Certifications & accreditations: IATF 16949 · BRCGS Packaging · AS9100 · Cyber Essentials · Food-contact compliance · UL listing · Trade bodies