Your Vision
Our Design
Into Production
INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING
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ELECTONICS & FIRMWARE ENGINEERING
We offer comprehensive electronics design and firmware engineering services to bring your ideas to life. Our expert team handles everything from initial concept design to final production, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. Whether you need a one-off prototype or full-scale product development, we provide reliable and efficient solutions tailored to your needs.
PARTNERED WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS
We are thrilled to announce our latest collaboration with industry leader YKK® on a groundbreaking project! A BLE (Bluetooth low energy) enabled device that connects to an app.
At BD Prototypes, we are passionate about innovation and excellence. Our team is currently working with YKK® to develop a smart zipper, where our team is responsible for designing and developing the electronics and enclosures for this cutting-edge product.
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Grow Your Vision
MECHANICAL DESIGN
Our mechanical engineering services provide comprehensive solutions, covering every aspect of your project. From water tight PCB enclosures to custom machinery and pressure equipment, we deliver tailored, high-quality results.
PRODUCTION
Our production capabilities encompass a versatile range of in-house and partnered services to bring your designs to reality. We offer small-batch production and assembly, complemented by advanced 3D printing for rapid prototyping and detailed functional parts with quick turnaround times. Through trusted partnerships with manufacturers, we provide high-quality injection moulding, sheet metal fabrication, and precision turning and milling, ensuring seamless scalability and precision for your projects.
ELECTRONICS & PCB DESIGN
From prototype to production, we specialize in PCB and circuitry design, using advanced software to create reliable, high-performance electronic components. Our streamlined process ensures seamless integration with mechanical systems, delivering optimized designs for small-batch or scaled production.
The Design Process
RESEARCH
We perform in depth R&D to explore every facet of the problem. We analyse the projects aim, its priorities, competitors and their approach, possible materials, etc.
DESIGN
We iterate and develop practical solutions, refining each one until we identify an idea that meets the design criteria. Once a viable concept emerges, we advance to the prototyping stage, utilizing our in-house capabilities to create and test experimental proofs of concept. This iterative process allows us to validate the design and ensure it aligns with the project objectives before final production.
TEST FINAL PRODUCT
In our testing phase, we rigorously assess prototypes for performance, durability, and compliance with design specifications. This thorough evaluation helps us identify any areas for improvement and ensure the final product meets the highest standards before market launch. Our commitment to quality guarantees exceptional results.
Why BD PROTOTYPES?
Trusted to design hardware that ships.
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Single point of accountability — one team owns the project from design through to delivered hardware.
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Authorized Microchip Design Partner — recognised engineering credentials, not just a freelancer with a CAD licence.
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Proven in the field — our designs run in live, demanding environments, including deployed retail hardware.
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UK-based and accessible — Manchester-based, working with British SMEs who want a partner they can actually talk to.
