Identify the challenge
Understand the technical, commercial and manufacturing requirements.
Research & Development
Research & Development
Turning Engineering Challenges Into Better Solutions
We invest in research and development to solve technical challenges, improve products and advance manufacturing capability. Combining design, tooling and injection moulding under one roof, we turn ideas into reality.
Discuss your R&D project ?Our Approach
Innovation built into every project
At Kent Precision Products we take a practical, hands-on approach to R&D. We work with our customers to understand the challenge, explore solutions and develop manufacturable products that deliver real-world value.
Our in-house team combines design consultation, prototyping, tooling and injection moulding, supported by an ISO 9001 certified quality system, to ensure ideas can be developed efficiently from concept through to full production.
Real challenges.
Practical solutions.
Lasting results.
Practical solutions.
Lasting results.
Our R&D Process
A structured approach to innovation
We follow a clear process to de-risk development, reduce time to market and ensure successful outcomes.
Develop & test
Explore concepts, materials and tooling solutions.
Prototype & validate
Create and test prototypes to prove the design.
Manufacture & improve
Move to full production and continually refine for greater efficiency.
Our R&D Capabilities
From concept to commercial reality
Our in-house capabilities allow us to take ideas from the drawing board to full production, with complete control over quality, cost and lead time.
Product & Process Development
Developing new products and improving existing designs.
Design for Manufacture
Optimising designs for performance, cost and manufacturability.
3D CAD & Simulation
Using SolidWorks and simulation tools to validate and refine designs before tooling.
Prototype Tooling
Rapid development tooling for testing form, fit and function.
Injection Mould Tool Development
Design and manufacture of aluminium and steel injection mould tools.
Testing & Continuous Improvement
Evaluating performance and applying what we learn to drive ongoing innovation.
Solving Complex Problems
Solving technological uncertainty
R&D is about working through scientific or technological uncertainties where the solution is not immediately obvious. We investigate, test and refine to find the best approach, helping our customers overcome complex challenges.
Examples include:- Material behaviour and compatibility
- Tooling geometry, cooling and venting
- Mouldability and process parameters
- Tolerances and repeatability
- Performance testing and validation
Responsible Innovation
A more sustainable future
We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and continually investing in more sustainable ways of working. Our site is equipped with solar panels and we use modern, energy-efficient equipment to reduce our carbon footprint. We also focus on reducing waste through smarter design, material efficiency and process optimisation.
Lower impact.
Brighter
possibilities.
Brighter
possibilities.
Let's Work Together
Bring us the difficult projects
We enjoy a challenge. Whether it’s a new material, a complex geometry or a performance requirement, our team has the experience and facilities to turn your ideas into manufacturable solutions.
Talk to our team ?Innovation
in-house
in-house
Real-world
experience
experience
A partner
you can trust
you can trust