Continuing Investment at Prototype Projects

CNC Machining and Milling is a growing area for Prototype Projects, with demand for bespoke and one-off parts increasing during the course of 2011 from consultancies and manufacturing companies. As a result, I’m pleased to announce two new major investments in skills and machinery to support our delivery capabilities in this area.

Firstly, in line with our policy of consistent investment in new machinery and technology, we are proud owners of a new Hardinge GX480 CNC Milling Machine which we acquired during the summer. This machine complements our existing CNC milling machines. This £30,000 capital investment increases our CNC capacity, allows us to respond more quickly to your requirements and adds an additional milling dimension to our prototyping service.

Secondly, hot on the heels of this capital investment, I am pleased to welcome our latest member of staff. For us, investing in skills and expertise is as important as investment in machines, so with an eye to the future we have taken on a 23 year-old Apprentice Engineer. When he starts with us on 26 September, he will continue his 4 year engineering course with a day each week at Huntingdon Regional College under the government’s Apprenticeship Scheme. Meanwhile he will provide an additional pair of hands as he learns his skills by supporting our full-time CNC engineers – providing high quality 1-off and bespoke precision parts.