Product Design · Electronics · Manufacture

We don’t just design. We build.

End-to-end product development, from concept to production, all under one roof.

Introducing S29

Design. Engineer. Make.

S29 is a multidisciplinary product design, engineering and manufacturing consultancy helping ambitious ideas become successful, market-ready products. Our designers, engineers, electronics specialists and production team work together under one roof, supporting every stage from early research and concept development to prototyping, compliance and manufacture.

This integrated approach keeps projects moving, improves communication and ensures creative thinking is grounded in practical delivery. Whether you are an entrepreneur with a new idea or an established organisation developing the next generation of products, we bring the insight, technical expertise and hands-on capability needed to turn your vision into something real.

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Product Design

Our iterative design process transforms concepts into elegant, market-ready solutions, ensuring success in your desired market.

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The people behind the process

Meet the team

Founded by Rob Gibbs, S29 is a multidisciplinary design consultancy with over 20 years of experience in detailed design and production. Our engineers, designers and production specialists work closely together, combining creative thinking with practical expertise to turn ideas into market-ready products.

Latest Projects

ECO Removal Truck

Design. Development. Manufacture.

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Pet Instincts

Design. Development. Manufacture.

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Subnovii

Design. Development. Manufacture.

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Steam-E

Design. Development. Manufacture.

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Equilume

Design. Development.

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Our client partners

What they say

Their knowledge and professionalism are second to none

We came to S29 with little more than a product idea and some hand-drawn sketches. Six months later, that product is a reality. Their knowledge and professionalism are second to none – we consider them a vital part of the team. Oh…and they’re really nice guys!

Managing Director
Fitness Industry

Excellent to work with

S29 has played a key role in the development of our FDA approved, hand-held, aesthetic medical product, specifically by adding RFID into our device and consumables to prevent misuse by practitioners, increasing treatment time between charges, design development of the ergonomic housing and development of a charging station.They have been involved in all stages up to producing all of the documentation and test equipment for production in an ISO13485 manufacturing facility.
Rob (Gibbs) and his team are highly skilled, excellent to work with, responsive to feedback and importantly for the client they stick to budget guidelines and quoted prices.
I would highly recommend them.

Managing Director
Pharmaceutical Industry

Able to turn around projects quickly

Good design agency. I’ve been working with Rob and his team for the last 12 months and they are able to turn around projects quickly and efficiently whilst working closely with the client. Recommended.

Managing Director
Engineering Industry

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Why partner with us

Brilliant ideas deserve to be built.

From the first spark of an idea to a finished product in your customer’s hands. S29 brings design, engineering and manufacturing together to make ambitious ideas real.

Creative thinking. Engineering precision. Manufacturing know-how.

Most companies can help with one part of the journey. We connect the whole thing, as your design partner and your low to medium volume contract electronics manufacturer.

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Designed here
The Essemtec pick-and-place machine on the S29 SMT line
Built here
  1. 01Imagine

    Product design and innovation

  2. 02Engineer

    Electronics, firmware and development

  3. 03Make

    UK manufacturing and assembly

Built around your success.

  • One accountable team

    Design, engineering and manufacturing working together, with fewer handovers and faster decisions.

  • Made here. Scaled globally.

    In-house UK production, with trusted partners in the EU and China when volumes grow.

  • Quality built in

    ISO 9001 certified, with compliance testing and manufacturability considered from day one.

  • Your ideas protected

    A mutual NDA before you share anything, clear IP terms and long-term partnerships.

A proven path to market across consumer electronics, automotive, cosmetics, industrial and high-reliability products.

Got an idea worth making?

Whether you’re developing something new, improving an existing product or looking for a better manufacturing partner, we’d love to hear what you’re working on.

Talk to our team

S29 Journal

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AI Is Driving Work Back to the UK

The AI boom is pulling China’s PCB capacity towards complex server boards, and that is pushing low- and medium-volume electronics work back to the UK and Europe. The complex multilayer boards inside AI servers are now made almost entirely in China. Europe has lost much of the capability to build them, and the number of…

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Why Prototyping is Essential in Product Development

Prototyping in product development is a crucial step in turning an initial concept into a successful manufactured product. By testing functionality, identifying design challenges and refining products before production, businesses can reduce development risks, control costs and accelerate time to market. At S29, we combine product design, engineering and manufacturing expertise to support this entire…

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Our Product Design & Development Process

The product design and development process is about much more than creating an attractive product. At S29, we combine creative product design, mechanical engineering, electronics development, prototyping and manufacturing to take ideas from concept through to production. Our integrated approach ensures every stage of development is considered, helping businesses reduce risk, improve efficiency and bring…