I tried putting a loan together for a company in Essex that was assisting A nearby car manufacturer with a spin off of their super mini. Full sized clay model and lots of computers.
The car became a blend of ideas.
The same manufacturer was using an engineering firm in South Kent to prototype a 4x4 system for their vans.
It was interesting seeing it all being made.
More recently in the midlands a subcontractor was making bodies for and assembling a niche small sports car for a British company - that was cool. They also had clay and cast aluminium models for design changes for larger manufacturers - sort of facelifts.
Another client makes diesel injectors to very high tolerances for several companies.
Sometimes I have seen a part being worked on that makes it to a model that I’ve recognised. The first mentioned one was on the road for a few years with some minor changes to make it a little more “staid” or I’ve seen that brake light or dashboard being designed.
Then there’s the run of the mill component manufacturers for vehicles who make door hinges, panels, trays, radiators, brake pipes etc all to strict just in time arrangements.
It’s always good to spend a little time walking around factories.
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