Sweet Smell of Success for Unilever and Omega Plastics

In its development cycle the twist cap Lynx deodorant dispenser was rigorously evaluated from a design for manufacture perspective early enough in the cycle to ensure that not only were the prototypes functional but that the investment of intellectual decision making was passed on through the mass production process.
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5th Emergency Service delivers Lifesaver

The UK's leading rapid plastic injection mould making facility, Omega Plastics, has completed the first stage of an innovation-led project to deliver a potentially life-saving device to the market.
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10 Reasons why Omega Plastics and not China?

Why do UK and European manufacturers still purchase from Omega Plastics given that there are 10,000 toolmaking companies open for your business in China?
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A Mini History of the UK Rapid Prototyping Bureau Sector

Between 1983 and 1993 I was Managing Director and owner of ‘Styles Precision Components Limited’, a 10-person precision machining jobbing shop. You know the kind of place: a few Bridgeport’s and a few Colchester lathes! My little team were great, but the business was stuck in the 1960’s. I had grown the business from £50,000 per annum to about £500,000 per annum, but in 1993 business in the North-East of England was terrible. STYLES faced closure.

I had two options: go bust, or do something spectacular. I chose ‘spectacular’ (in a small way).
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