Wikipedia:Cambridge Precision Ltd

Established in 1994, Cambridge Precision Ltd is a global leader in the field of precision engineering and delivers a range of digital production solutions for critical and emerging technologies. Its state-of-the-art equipment is used to meet the needs of diverse clients, predominantly in the med-tech, imaging, security, life sciences and robotics sectors.

History[edit]
Established in Cambridge in December 1991 by Richard Hefford Hobbs and Nigel Rata. The company was first known as Brooktide Ltd and eight months later evolved into Cambridge Precision Instruments Ltd.

During the first ten years Cambridge Precision grew in size and capability, and the company relocated a number of times before finally settling at Alington Road, St Neots and acquiring Craychase Ltd in 2002 (a company owned by Richard’s father Michael Hobbs). Cambridge Precision Ltd predominantly works in a range of fields including: Med-Tech, Bio-Tech Imaging (Medical/forensic), Detection/Security, Robotics, Audio Tech, Aerospace, Automotive, Defence and Energy.

CPL operates a production hub, which includes a large Haas 5 Axis machine shop with cobotic (Collaborative Robotics) loading systems by Doosan.

CPL's corporate focus on Community has been recognised nationally and in 2020 CPL was invited to become a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Corporate Responsibility Group, a Westminster working party to which the company continues to contribute.

To combat the global pandemic in early 2020 CPL was tasked by the British Government with producing ventilator parts which it did successfully.

This work then evolved into the OVSI project along with Cambridge University & The Centre For Global Equality providing essential parts for developing nations.

Awards[edit]
Cambridge Precision has been nominated and awarded numerous National and International awards.

2001 Winner - Sony Green Dragon Environment award

2019 Winner - The Cambridge Judge High Growth Award

2019 Finalist - APCRG National Responsible Business Champion

2019 Finalist - Hunts Post Business Growth Award

2019 Winner - Hunts Post Business in the Community

2019 Finalist - Hunts Post The Innovation Award

2020 Nomination - UK Manufacturing and Engineering Business Growth and Strategy for Midlands and East award

In 2020, Cambridge Precision Limited was appointed as an Export Champion by the Department for International Trade, in recognition of the company’s export business. In 2021 this appointment was renewed.

Innovation[edit]
Cambridge Precision Ltd encourages entrepreneurialism and innovation and supports numerous collaborative projects as well as sponsoring local media awards that support these aims.

2008 - University of Cambridge Eco Racing Solar Car Project

2012 - University of Cambridge Space Flight Martlet Rocket

2015 & 2016 - Stirling Aircraft Society Stirling Aircraft Project

2020 - IFM ISSM course mentorship

2018 - Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards - CPL sponsored the Artificial Intelligence Company of the Year Award – Winner - Featurespace

2019 - Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards - CPL sponsored the Innovation Award – Winner - Evonetix

2021 - Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards - CPL sponsored the Innovation Award - Winner - PragmatIC