Prototype Projects was established in 1980 and is a specialist prototype production and parts manufacturer based in Royston, Hertfordshire. The company is experienced in prototyping, model making and production part manufacturing.
As a leading prototyping company we provide a completely integrated design-to-production service including, model making, rapid prototyping, 3D printing, finishing and additive manufacturing of production parts.
In-house services include:
- 3D Printing
- SLA (Stereolithography)
- SLS (Selective Laser Sintering)
- FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling)
- Polyjet
- Figure 4
- Vacuum Casting
- CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Machining
- Model Making
- Additive Manufacturing
- Rapid Prototyping
- Laser Cutting
- A range of finishing and dispatch options
Our 3D printing technologies can be used for both rapid prototyping of early-stage concept parts and additive manufacturing of production parts and components. To complement our technology services we provide integrated consultancy, support and advice on material choice, process selection and design optimisation.
A range of finishing options is available including surface smoothing, lacquering, dye colouring, spray painting and hand finishing.
Clients include design consultancies and product designers and design engineers in the pharma-medical, oil and gas, automotive, aerospace and consumer manufacturing sectors.
Team Members
Key members of the Prototype Projects team include:
Justin Pringle
Managing Director
Justin manages the commercial, consulting and planning of the business, including sales and marketing. As well as planning the business’s direction, Justin is responsible for investment in new machinery and technologies to ensure that capacity is always ahead of customer demand.
Gary Turner
General/Technical Manager
Gary’s role is to ensure the timely and accurate quoting of all prototyping and additive manufacturing jobs to clients. He manages the technical interface between customers and our in-house production team, as well as sharing the consultancy role with Justin Pringle.
Vikki Pringle
Accounts and Company Secretary
Vikki runs the day-to-day elements of the business as Company Secretary. She also processes all invoices, runs the payroll, processes everything for accounting purposes and manages the banking as well as reconciliation of accounts.
Hannah Game
Sales Manager
Hannah specialises in raising quotations quickly and efficiently for customers, with technical support from Gary. She also processes customer orders and builds relationships with clients to give a personal touch.
Andrew Hayward
Business Development Manager
Andrew is responsible for establishing contact with existing customers and prospective customers to see how we can work together.
