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We can design it.

We are an award-winning innovation partner who has specialised in the critical early stages of product development for over a decade. Our engineering-led approach ensures projects deliver practical, outcome-focused results.

Innovation projects are often fragmented, requiring multiple partners across design, prototyping, and testing. At DefProc, we bring strategy, design, build, and testing together under one roof, providing seamless end-to-end engineering solutions for our clients.

We prioritise functionality to minimise costs and reduce risks, focusing on what matters most – getting your product to market efficiently, with the results you need to succeed.

Our Services

Whether you need comprehensive end-to-end support or a tailored solution for a specific stage of product development, DefProc is here to simplify and accelerate your innovation journey

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Helping you understand whether an idea is technically viable and commercially realistic:

  • Project scoping
  • Research & development
  • Technology readiness assessment
  • Consultancy

Designing the mechanical and electronic architecture that turns your concept into a workable product.

  • Mechanical design
  • Electronics design
  • CAD modelling
  • System architecture

Building and refining working proof of concepts and functional prototypes.

  • PCB development
  • 3D printing
  • Embedded firmware
  • Software for hardware
  • Functional prototypes
  • Laser cutting

Ensuring your product performs reliably and meets required standards and specifications.

  • Testing
  • Proof of concept
  • Iteration and refinement
  • Regulatory preparation

Preparing designs for manufacture and supporting the transition to production.

  • Design for manufacture
  • Small batch production
  • Production-ready documentation
  • Rapid prototyping
  • Manufacturing support
  • Product maintenance
  • End of line testing

We create engineering solutions tailored to your needs.

IoT Systems

Connecting devices via the internet to gather and share data for real-world use.

PCB Design

Bespoke printed circuit boards designed, assembled and tested in-house.

Mechanical Engineering

Creating reliable, efficient, and manufacturable mechanical designs.

3D Printing & Laser Cutting

Creating visual prototypes and precision parts to bring ideas to life.

Rapid Prototyping

Turning concepts into working prototypes quickly and efficiently.

LoRaWAN & NB-IoT

Building long-range, low-power wireless connectivity solutions.

Microcontrollers

Programming small, powerful chips to control electronic systems.

Firmware Development

Writing the software that drives hardware performance.

Design for Manufacture

Optimising products for cost-effective, scalable production.

Taking ideas from concept to reality

An accelerated solution for hydrogen supply pressure monitoring, ready for trials.

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A remotely operated medicine cabinet, from idea to product and beyond.

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A reusable device to boost mental wellbeing and reduce feelings of loneliness.

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The world’s first low-cost domestic hydrogen sensor, built with scalability in mind.

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Fast-track innovation with DefProc

How we work

Our structured Strategy → Design → Build → Test → Scale methodology guides ideas from early concept through to real-world application.

Each stage builds on the previous one, allowing us to refine designs, test assumptions, and accelerate development while reducing technical risk. By combining engineering expertise with a practical, outcome-focused approach, we help clients move confidently through the product development journey.

Strategy

Helping you understand whether an idea is technically viable and commercially realistic.

  • Project scoping
  • Research & development
  • Technology readiness assessment
  • Consultancy

Design

Designing the mechanical and electronic architecture that turns your concept into a workable product.

  • Mechanical design
  • Electronics design
  • CAD modelling
  • System architecture

Build

Building and refining working proof of concepts and functional prototypes.

  • PCB development
  • 3D printing
  • Embedded firmware
  • Software for hardware
  • Functional prototypes
  • Laser cutting

Test

Ensuring your product performs reliably and meets required standards and specifications.

  • Testing
  • Proof of concept
  • Iteration and refinement
  • Regulatory preparation

Scale

Preparing designs for manufacture and supporting the transition to production.

  • Design for manufacture
  • Small batch production
  • Production-ready documentation
  • Rapid prototyping
  • Manufacturing support
  • Product maintenance
  • End of line testing