Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Design Partner in Reading
Established in 1998, we are a proactive design consultancy specialising in product innovation and mechanical engineering. Our team of multi-disciplined engineers combines extensive industry experience with expertise in advanced CAD software, including Pro/ENGINEER, SolidWorks, and Autodesk Inventor. Based in Reading, we offer end-to-end solutions from concept development to complete machine build, serving clients across medical, automotive, defence, and other sectors.Our collaborative approach ensures pragmatic, cost-effective design solutions tailored to client needs. With strong partnerships across manufacturing and supply chains, we deliver projects of all scales efficiently. Client testimonials highlight our reliability, technical excellence, and ability to meet tight deadlines. Our 25-year track record reflects a commitment to transforming complex challenges into innovative, production-ready solutions.
Services
Engineering Design
Product Development
CAD Consultancy
Prototyping
Build Services
Mechanical Engineering
Design for Manufacture
Testing & Analysis
Procurement Support
Low Volume Production
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in product design and mechanical engineering.
- Our team uses the latest Pro/ENGINEER, SolidWorks & Autodesk Inventor CAD software.
- We provide end-to-end services from concept development to machine build.
- Our engineers have extensive industry experience across medical, automotive, and defence sectors.
- We maintain strong partnerships with manufacturers and technical suppliers.
What people say
Excellent work
Professional approach
Delighted to work with
First rate service
Nimble problem-solving
Services
Engineering Design
Our engineering design services combine advanced CAD software with practical expertise to create production-ready solutions. We specialise in Pro/ENGINEER, SolidWorks, and Autodesk Inventor, delivering precise technical drawings and 3D models. Clients benefit from our ability to transform conceptual ideas into detailed digital representations for manufacturing.
Product Development
From concept to market-ready products, we manage full development cycles. Our process includes requirements capture, human factors analysis, and design for manufacture. With experience across medical devices and automotive systems, we ensure solutions meet technical specifications while maintaining cost efficiency.
Prototyping
We create functional prototypes using multi-physics modelling and 3D printing technologies. Our prototyping services validate design concepts and enable iterative testing. This approach reduces development risks and accelerates time-to-market for complex engineering projects across various industries.
Build Services
Our build services cover complete machine construction from detailed designs. We manage low-volume production runs and one-off builds, ensuring adherence to technical specifications. Clients receive fully tested systems ready for integration into their manufacturing processes.
Design Consultancy
As specialist CAD consultants, we provide expert guidance on design optimisation and engineering challenges. Our team supports clients through concept development, technical analysis, and manufacturing preparation, leveraging deep industry knowledge to enhance product performance and production efficiency.
People
Bob Taylor
Managing Director & Head of Design
With over 25 years in product design, Bob leads our engineering team. He founded CADceptual Design in 1998 and specialises in transforming technical challenges into innovative solutions. His expertise spans CAD software implementation and mechanical engineering for special purpose machinery.
Dr Christopher Broers
Director
As a client director, Dr Broers collaborates on complex CAD projects requiring advanced 3D modelling. His technical background enables seamless integration of digital designs with prototype development using multi-physics simulation and additive manufacturing technologies.
Peter Sheen
Project Director
Peter oversees engineering collaborations between client teams and our design specialists. With extensive experience in machine construction, he ensures technical challenges are resolved efficiently during the transition from design to production phases of development projects.
Questions
What industries do you work with?
We serve medical, automotive, defence, and industrial sectors, delivering tailored engineering solutions across diverse product development requirements.
Can you handle complete machine builds?
Yes, our Reading facility manages full machine construction from concept through to production-ready systems using advanced CAD integration.
What CAD software do you use?
We specialise in Pro/ENGINEER, SolidWorks, and Autodesk Inventor for creating detailed technical drawings and 3D models.
How do you ensure design quality?
Through rigorous testing, design for manufacture principles, and collaboration with experienced manufacturing partners across our supply chain.
Do you offer prototyping services?
Yes, we develop functional prototypes using 3D printing and multi-physics modelling to validate concepts before full production.
