Paragon Rapid Technologies
UK-based product development and low-to-mid volume manufacturing partner providing additive manufacturing, CNC machining, casting, and model making services from prototype to production.
- CEO / Founder
- Phill Adamson
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Printing (SLA, SLS, Carbon DLS, HP MJF); Vacuum Casting; Reaction Injection Moulding (RIM); CNC Machining; Tooling; Model Making; Design Solutions; Heat Shielding; Thermal Management
Technological Advantage
Multi-technology in-house capability (13 services) enabling customers to iterate and scale without changing supplier; early adopter of Carbon DLS technology; HP Production Professional status; ISO 9001 certified; part of Global Precision group providing UK-China manufacturing footprint.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
End-to-end manufacturing partner offering 13 in-house services spanning 3D printing (SLA, SLS, Carbon DLS, HP MJF), vacuum casting, RIM moulding, CNC machining, and model making — enabling customers to move from concept to production with a single supplier.
How They Differentiate
Broader in-house technology mix than most competitors — combining industrial additive (Carbon DLS, HP MJF, SLA, SLS) with conventional manufacturing (CNC, vacuum casting, RIM moulding) under one roof, plus model-making and design services for true end-to-end product development.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Engineering and product development teams across aerospace, automotive, motorsport, medical, defence, consumer goods, entertainment, and industrial sectors needing prototyping and low-volume production.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive & Motorsport; Medical & Healthcare; Defence & Security; Consumer Goods; Industrial/Engineering; Energy/Oil & Gas; Entertainment/Film & TV; Marine & Subsea; Architecture
Competitors
Protolabs (including Hubs/3D Hubs); Laser Prototypes Europe Ltd; Additive Manufacturing service bureaus in the UK (various regional specialists)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Turnover grew from £2.8M to £4.1M during 2014-2016 growth plan; invested over £1.5M in equipment 2017-2018; serves 2,000+ UK and international customers as of 2023.
Major Milestones
2003: Founded by Phill Adamson and Peter Humphrey; 2006: Reached £1M turnover; 2011: Rebranded and won Best New Business; 2016: Achieved ISO 9001 certification; 2018: Installed three Carbon M2 DLS printers and first Neo 800; 2020: Added HP MJF, secured £1.2M orthotics contract, achieved Disney-approved supplier status; 2022: Awarded HP Production Professional status; 2023: Celebrated 20 years serving 2,000+ customers; 2025: Integrated into Global Precision group.
Notable Customers
Nissan; Jaguar Land Rover; JCB; Black & Decker; Tata; National Cash Registers; Disney (approved supplier for entertainment work)
Recent coverage of Paragon Rapid Technologies
Equipment deals on record
Publicly disclosed purchases or installs only.
- Neo800 (Neo stereolithography 3D printer)Buyer: Paragon Rapid Technologies Limited · Supplier: Stratasys