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Accelerate product and technology development
Bespoke technical systems, built on high-performance engineering experience. Hooper Quinn brings experience from Formula 1, space, marine and frontier R&D to develop bespoke technical systems for demanding environments and move complex technologies towards real-world deployment.
Business challenges solved:
Manufacturing Product & Process design
Kabaido
UK machining suppliers lose skilled engineering capacity to manual quoting. Kabaido is the AI Application Engineer, a digital employee that reads RFQs/POs from email, takes the spec decision, calculates, costs and quotes/orders and cites its sources rather than guessing.
Business challenges solved:
Enterprise Management
Frugal Design — Mechanical Engineering Consultancy
Mechanical engineering consultancy helping manufacturers define and solve product, equipment and manufacturing problems. Support includes early-stage problem framing, feasibility, design review, mechanical design, validation planning and defined-scope engineering sprints.
Business challenges solved:
Manufacturing Product & Process design
CNC Cutting Machines
Blackman & White delivers advanced cutting solutions that automate the production of complex 2D & 3D contours across a wide range of technical textiles, providing a complete workflow from product design through to finished product manufacture.
Business challenges solved:
Manufacturing Process Manufacturing Process
Lingo
Lingo converts OEM technical documentation into guided troubleshooting flows which are delivered over WhatsApp, MS Teams etc. Reduces repetitive support queries, improves installer confidence and captures knowledge from unresolved cases.
Business challenges solved:
Manufacturing Process
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Transform Your Digital Manufacturing Landscape
Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform unify data, accelerate automation, and empower smarter decisions, giving enterprises the agility to innovate, scale and lead. It brings together AI-driven insights, seamless integration and rapid application development, transforming enterprise complexity into competitive advantage.
Business challenges solved:
Enterprise Management
Manufacturing AI & Automation Transformation Programme
AI and automation solutions for manufacturing SMEs. We deliver digital transformation, forecasting, process optimisation, operational analytics and intelligent workflow automation to improve efficiency, reduce waste and support business growth.
Business challenges solved:
Enterprise Management
TCS-i 3D Volumetric Optimisation Software
Our proprietary 3D volumetric optimisation software eliminates "shipped air" in manufacturing supply chains. It ingests CAD and ERP data to mathematically solve complex packing puzzles for irregular components, strictly enforcing multi-axial Center of Gravity and industrial safety constraints.
Business challenges solved:
Manufacturing Process
Synpath
Synpath is a London-based AI startup building operational agents for high-mix, low-volume manufacturers, starting with production planning and scheduling. Our product integrates with existing ERP systems and planning tools to help manufacturers respond faster to rush orders, material shortages, machine breakdowns and delivery changes. Many manufacturers still rely on Excel, manual coordination and tribal knowledge to manage production changes. Synpath automates this coordination layer by gathering operational context, codifying constraints, and continuously updating the best plan as conditions change.
Business challenges solved:
Enterprise Management
Machinery for wood/plastics/composites
Established for over 70 years, Felder is a manufacturer of CNC and traditional machinery for processing wood, plastics, composites and light metals. With innovative solutions for digitalisation, automation and multi-machine integration, we offer high quality machinery for modern production environments.
Business challenges solved:
Manufacturing Process Manufacturing Process Manufacturing Product & Process design
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