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Mechanical Engineering

Design & Prototyping

At Cambridge Rapid, we offer expert support across every stage of the design and development process — from concept to production. Whether you need assistance with design, material selection, or manufacturability advice, our experienced team is here to help bring your ideas to life with precision and efficiency.

Design Support

Need help designing your metal components? Whether you're starting with a blank sheet or refining an existing concept, we collaborate closely with you to ensure your design is functional, feasible, and cost-effective. Just tell us what you need — and we’ll make it happen.

Continuous Improvement

As part of our lean engineering approach, we proactively seek opportunities to enhance the performance, reliability, and manufacturability of your products. Our team engages at any stage of the design process — from early-stage concept discussions to design validation and optimisation. We help clients who:

  • Have a rough idea or outdated design and need guidance
  • Require a second opinion on feasibility or cost-effectiveness
  • Are ready to manufacture and want to reduce costs without compromising quality

New Projects & Rapid Prototyping

We regularly partner with customers to develop new sheet metal projects. We take time to understand your exact requirements and manage the full lifecycle — from initial concept and prototyping, through to pre-production and scaled manufacturing.
We understand that speed matters. Our agile setup allows us to deliver fast turnarounds without compromising quality.

Design for Manufacture (DFM)

Involving Cambridge Rapid at the earliest stage of your project means manufacturability is built into the design from day one. This reduces rework, shortens lead times, and ensures material selection is optimised from the outset.

We can also support:

  • Sample production throughout the design cycle
  • Bill of materials (BOM) creation
  • Assembly instructions
  • Packaging specifications
  • Kitting for final assembly lines

Value Engineering

Our team applies value engineering principles throughout the design process to ensure your product is efficient to manufacture and economically viable — at launch and across its lifecycle. Whether optimising a new design or reviewing an existing product, we identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising functionality or quality.

Flexible File Compatibility

We support a wide range of design file formats including SolidWorks models, CAD drawings, PDFs — and even hand-drawn sketches. Some of our most successful designs have started with simple ideas on paper!