Contract manufacturing
Already have a design? We'll build it. PCB assembly, cable looms, final mechanical assembly and full box build, in Ross-on-Wye or through our partners in China and the EU.
Get a manufacturing quote
We break every project into stages. Each one ends with a review where we show you what we’ve done, and you decide whether to carry on. Tap a stage below to see what’s involved.
Not sure where to start? Begin with a two-week S29 Sprint, or go from idea to working prototype in as little as three months with the S29 Accelerator.
- Each stage quoted separately
- You own the IP once a stage is paid for
- Stop after any stage
These are typical activities. Prices are fixed per stage and exclude compliance test fees, custom parts and tooling. Your estimate will set out exactly what's included for your product, with lead times for each stage. Got questions? Have a look at our FAQs.
We're a contract manufacturer too
You don't have to start at stage 1. If you already have a design, or just need part of the job done, we can step in wherever you need us.
Rapid-turn PCBA
Prototype and small-batch PCB assembly on our own SMT lines, turned round in as little as 3 days and up to 2 weeks, depending on complexity and parts.
Mechanical design, builds and tooling
We manage the mechanical side too, from enclosure design and prototype builds to commissioning production tooling with our suppliers.
Innovate UK partner
We partner on Innovate UK and other grant-funded projects. Our staged approach, with clear deliverables at each step, fits well with funders' milestones and reporting.
Start small, or go straight to prototypes
Every project follows the same five stages, but you don't have to commit to all of them at once. Most clients start in one of two ways, and it always begins with a free conversation.
Not sure where to start?
S29 Sprint
From £4,500 + VAT, typically 2 weeks
Stage 1 on its own. We get to the bottom of what you need, research the market and technology, check the idea is feasible and agree a clear scope.
- Discovery report with our recommendations
- Initial specification and early concept
- Estimated unit cost and the main risks
- A fixed quote for the next stages
Not ready for a Sprint yet?
Discovery workshop, from £1,500 + VAT
A half or full day with your team, followed by a short written summary: our view on feasibility, a ballpark budget and the next steps we’d recommend. If you go ahead with a Sprint or the Accelerator, we credit the workshop fee against it.
Need working prototypes quickly?
S29 Accelerator
From £35,000 + VAT, from 3 months depending on complexity
Stages 1 to 3. From first meeting to P1 working prototypes you can test, demo and put in front of investors or customers.
- Discovery & Research to scope the product
- Concept development in SolidWorks and a P0 proof-of-principle prototype
- P1 integrated working prototypes
- Compliance strategy review and P1 cost BOM