SPEED and precision can make all the difference in the high-speed world of Formula 1, which is why teams turn to the expertise at specialist engineering and manufacturing company AEM.
The Rushden-based company has found success in creating bespoke components for clients looking for a fast turnaround. Prototype components in small batches of up to 20 or even a single item can be created using a range of materials from specialised rigid foam to cured carbon fibre plate and high-performance plastics.
This highly-specialised service has enabled the company to work with not only Formula 1 teams but clients in sectors like the aerospace industry and sport and medical applications. Customers will supply 3D design data which is imported directly into the CADCAM software package where machining cycle programmes are determined and verified before production is given the go ahead.
Director Ian Robinson said: “We offer a very niche service for clients who are working in specialised industries that demand extremely accurate complex parts in small quantities. We can not only meet these demands but ordinarily will deliver the part in days rather than weeks, which is critical to support the very short manufacturing lead times of our customers.”
The company makes ongoing investment in its hi-tech manufacturing unit which is based at Selsey House, Crown Way on the Crown Park Industrial Estate. Support has come from Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership, the Regional Growth Fund and the European Regional Development Fund.
The company’s need for engineering specialists is helped by in-house training programmes with pride taken in ‘growing their own’ employees who can meet their high standards.
The company works to the ISO 9001 accredited systems and procedures and is supported by a production engineering software package providing full traceability of materials and parts manufactured.
Ian said: “It is important to us and to our clients that we can offer high standards throughout the process.”
For more information contact AEM on 01933 412096 or see the website at www.aem-products.co.uk