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When Technical Projects need more than a Standard Supplier

Engineering-led manufacturing for teams who need technical partnership, not just capacity.

RMDE delivers specialist tooling, Rohacell machining, fixtures, prototypes and 5-axis CNC manufacturing for engineering teams who need difficult work understood, controlled and delivered properly.

For projects involving tight deadlines, difficult geometry, demanding materials or high-consequence delivery, RMDE brings the engineering judgement, manufacturing capability and communication needed to reduce risk and keep work moving.

Not Just a Supplier. A Manufacturing Partner You Can Count On.

Complex geometries. Advanced materials. Compressed timescales. We thrive where others hesitate. Our team brings the technical depth, process discipline, and programme awareness needed to keep your project moving and deliver right first time, on time, every time.

ISO 9001 Certified

15+ Years Experience

9,000 sq ft Manufacturing Facility

6 CMS 5-Axis CNC Machines

Aerospace • Motorsport • Defence • Automotive

The Engineering Partner Behind the Programme.

Precision Tooling. Complex Geometry. Delivered.

For over 15 years, RM Design & Engineering has delivered specialist tooling, precision-machined components, and hands-on engineering support for programmes where failure isn't an option.

We don't wait for a drawing and quote blind. We interrogate the requirement, challenge assumptions where needed, and engineer solutions that account for thermal behaviour, material movement, process constraints, and production reality.

From 3-metre composite lay-up tools holding sub-0.2mm profile tolerance, to Rohacell cores machined for aerospace interior panels, to full fixture suites delivered in four weeks flat. We operate where technical depth and manufacturing capability intersect.

Our focus is always the same:
Understand the application. Engineer it properly. Deliver it right first time

Quality is King. Delivery Rules.

Engineering Starts Before the Spindle Turns

How We Work

Most problems on the shop floor started at the design stage.

That's why every RM project begins with a proper technical review. We assess geometry, material selection, thermal management, datum strategy, and end-use environment before committing to a manufacturing approach.

This isn't box-ticking. It's how we avoid the rework, delays, and tolerance stack-ups that plague projects handed to suppliers who simply press 'go' on a programme.

The result: tooling that performs first time, fixtures that locate correctly under load, and components that fit their assemblies without fettling.

Quality is King. Delivery Rules.

We Solve Problems Other Suppliers Won't Touch

Technical Depth, Not Just Capacity

Our customers don't come to us for simple prismatic machining. They come when the geometry is complex, the tolerances are tight, the material is difficult, or the programme is under pressure.

We operate as an extension of your engineering team, contributing to DFM reviews, advising on tooling strategy, flagging manufacturability risks before they become programme delays.

Whether it's a carbon fibre mould tool requiring controlled thermal expansion, a subsea buoyancy module machined from syntactic foam, we bring the technical judgement that turns a requirement into a delivered solution.

This isn't subcontracting. It's engineering partnership.

Quality is King. Delivery Rules.

Proven Across Demanding Sectors

RM started as a design consultancy. Customers kept asking us to build what we'd designed, because we understood the intent behind the geometry.

Today our capabilities span:

Composite Tooling, lay-up moulds, cure tools, trim fixtures

Thermoforming & Vacuum Forming Tooling

Models & Styling Bucks, full-scale, CNC-machined

Rohacell & Specialist Foam Machining

Buoyancy Modules & Subsea Components

Fixtures, Jigs & Gauge Tooling

CAD Design, Reverse Engineering & Scan-to-CAD

5-Axis CNC Machining, up to 3m x 2m x 1.5m

We've delivered for Tier 1 aerospace suppliers, F1 teams, Royal Navy programmes, Hollywood studios, and offshore energy projects. That breadth means we've seen, and solved problems most shops never encounter.

It's Not Just the Machining. It's Everything Around It.

Why Customers Stay

Plenty of shops own 5-axis machines. Few know what to do when the geometry doesn't post-process cleanly, the material behaves unexpectedly, or the customer changes scope mid-programme.

Our customers stay because we provide:

Technical ownership: we don't just make parts, we own the outcome

Proactive communication: you'll never need to chase us

Programme awareness: we understand what's downstream of our delivery

Manufacturing intelligence: DFM input that saves time and money

Consistent on-time delivery: because your programme depends on it

Honest assessment: if something won't work, we'll tell you before it fails

We treat every project as if our name is on the final assembly. Because in many cases, it is.

Quality is King. Delivery Rules.

Sectors

Sectors We Serve

We support organisations where engineering quality and delivery reliability are non-negotiable.

Aerospace & Defence

Composite tooling, Rohacell machining, assembly fixtures, and development components for programmes demanding AS9100-level rigour

Discuss Your Aerospace & Defence

Automotive & Motorsport

Styling bucks, prototype tooling, production fixtures, and rapid-turnaround components for OEMs, Tier 1s, and race teams.

Talk Through Automotive & Motorsport

Marine & Subsea

Buoyancy modules, large-format composite moulds, and precision-machined components for offshore and naval applications.

Discuss Your Marine & Subsea Requirement

Energy & Renewables

Wind turbine tooling, structural patterns, and specialist components for demanding operational environments.

Speak to Us About Energy & Renewables

Medical & Life Sciences

Precision fixtures, prototype tooling, and development components where repeatability is critical.

Talk Through Your Medical & Life Sciences

Film, TV & Entertainment

Large-scale props, scenic moulds, and bespoke engineering for productions including major Hollywood features.

Discuss Your Film, TV & Entertainment

Product Development & General Manufacturing

From first prototype to production-ready tooling, helping manufacturers solve problems and scale efficiently.

Talk Through Your Product Development

Why RM Design & Engineering?

Because when the geometry is complex, you need a team that's done it before.

Because when the deadline is fixed, you need a supplier who delivers, not one who makes excuses.

Because when the stakes are high, you need engineering judgement, not just machine time.

We've spent 15 years earning the trust of customers who can't afford to get it wrong.

Whether you need a single prototype fixture or a full production tooling package, we approach every project with the same discipline, technical rigour, and commitment to getting it right.

On-Time Delivery

First-Time Quality

Returning Customers

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