Engineering your idea into a working machine
We turn your concept or prototype into a machine you can put into production, and we stay involved through testing, delivery and the years it runs.
Build to Spec is contract engineering and manufacturing where you bring an idea, requirements or a prototype and we deliver a production-ready machine.
Our specialists handle design, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, assembly, testing and installation.
How Build to Spec Works
It starts with a conversation about what the machine needs to do. After you've defined the functional and performance specifications, we can take on as much as you want to hand over, from project management through to final installation. We're happy to do one-off projects and prototypes, and we can handle small-series production of your machines afterwards.
What's in scope
Held to the standards your customers require
ISO 9001
Certified quality management system across every project.
ISO 14001
Environmental management system certified to international standard.
Traceability
Full project and component documentation.
Documentation
Complete technical file with CAD, schematics, software and test records.
NDA & IP
Confidentiality and IP protection in place from the first conversation.
Tested
Every machine passes a documented acceptance test before it ships.
When you should contact us
"We have an idea, but no engineering team to build it."
Our mechanical, electrical and software teams are glad to help you.
Startups"Our prototype works, but it isn't production-ready."
We rework the design and make it production-ready.
Scale-ups"Our own engineers are fully committed."
Hand your machine to us and we run it from design to delivery, while your engineers stay on their own projects.
OEMs"We're tired of the finger-pointing across suppliers."
One partner, one point of accountability.
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Semiconductor Technology
Precision machines that make, test and package chips. We build the wafer handling, positioning and inspection systems inside them, working to nanometre tolerances.
Photonics Technology
Devices that work with light: photonic chips, laser modules, LiDAR. We build the opto-mechanical machines that assemble and test them with sub-micron precision. We are a member of EPIC, the European Photonics Industry Consortium.
Laboratory & Life Sciences
Equipment for laboratories, pharmacies and diagnostics. We build robotic dispensing systems, isolators and instrument production lines where cleanliness and documentation are non-negotiable.
Additive Manufacturing
Precision machinery for the next generation of additive manufacturing: 3D nano-printing, ultra-precise material dispensing and printed electronics. We help equipment makers move from prototype to manufacturable product.
Test & Measurement
Automated optical inspection cells, industrial X-ray and 3D CT inspection systems, metrology stations and end-of-line test equipment with precise motion control, reliable machine vision and tested software.
We cover the whole process from design and engineering to assembly, testing and lifecycle services
A customer-centric approach, open communication, visibility and accountability at all levels within the process and organisation provides the basis of successful long-term customer partnerships.
While working with customers from several industries we have gained knowledge and experience. Our project managers with engineering backgrounds are the single point of contact throughout the project overseeing delivery, quality and cost.
As a machine building contract manufacturer, we understand the importance of intellectual property rights and non-disclosures. All IP will remain as the property of our customers with Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) covering all our customer relationships.
Also, electronic document control, physical barrier constraints, limited access areas and proprietary agreements ensure the protection of customers’ intellectual property.
Our mechanical engineering team has a diverse range of experience and expertise. All of our qualified and experienced engineers use the latest version of the SolidWorks CAD software.
Our engineering process is guided by several standards and directives, including the Machinery Safety Directive with ergonomic design principles.
We always strive to take into account design for manufacturing (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and the cost and quality of the product.
Electrical equipment and systems are a vital component of product development in many industries. A successful electrical system for a demanding destination is made with industry knowledge, exceptional expertise and skilled design work.
Tech Group’s design engineers create electrical and control system diagrams, select components and programme the logic for numerous sectors and all sorts of application, depending on the customer’s requirements.
Typically, automation design is part of a larger entity in which other design expertise is included. Our automation design expertise includes:
- Industrial hardware and software design
- Wide range of PLC families from Siemens, Beckhoff, Omron, Allen-Bradley and Mitsubishi
All common programming languages in the fields of PLC and user interface programming are used. We utilise a wide range of industrial robot programming, including KUKA and ABB.
Tech Group’s aggressive pursuit of high-quality, low-cost suppliers, locally and globally, together with continuous monitoring and improvement of the supplier base has resulted in a diverse and robust supply chain that is beneficial for all our customers.
The suppliers we use for a particular project is dependent by delivery requirements (quality, volume, lead times) of our customer.
Tech Group has in-house capabilities and experience to build the most challenging industrial automation and robotics solutions.
Testing ensures that the end product is suitable for its intended use, and the end-user receives a high-quality and reliable machine.
Tech Group’s effective testing services guarantee a high-quality product that functions reliably. One of Tech Group’s in-house services is Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
All manufactured systems undergo a rigorous testing phase per the system’s specifications, guaranteeing that all components work together.
Optimising all programmes for proper performance and cycle times. Dry-testing and debugging are part of Tech Group’s standard procedures and performed before delivery and installation.
Our professional technicians have the competence and know-how to install the manufactured machinery fast, efficiently and safely.
Depending on the project, some electrification can be completed on-site and then commissioned.
Depending on your needs, we are eager to help you as much as possible.
We’ve had many different lifecycle services agreements over the years with our customers, including a mix of various aspects:
- Spare part manufacturing and delivery
- Rebuild & upgrades
- Design modifications
- Relocation of the machines
- Maintenance and service agreements
- Training
Let's Build Clever Machines
Send us your brief and we’ll schedule a 30-minute call to discuss how to make it happen.
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