Bates Product Design
Professional Product Design With Care
Design, Prototype, Engineer and Manufacture
ProCare Fast Foiler is a innovative hair comb for hair stylists that has been designed to make picking up hair foils easier while dying hair. Sold by ProCare (UK)
Well Hung Hangers are both size and environmentally conscious. Being made from Wheat offcuts and half the height of standard, hangers - save space and the environment.
This engine casing was designed to house an all electric long boat engine, while highlighting the brands logo and aesthetic
ProCare Fast Foiler is a innovative hair comb for hair stylists that has been designed to make picking up hair foils easier while dying hair. Sold by ProCare (UK)
Support from concept design to mass production
Designing your product with the environment in mind
Multi-award wining design team at your disposal
In-house prototyping and batch production
What We Offer
The next step in taking your product to market, from conception to mass production.
Focusing on accelerated product development and getting your product to market in a minimal timeline and minimal cost. Specialising in design, CAD and concepting with a wide range of in-house prototyping equipment and skills.
Why Choose Us
Concept to Manufacture
With us you will get full support throughout all stages of design and manufacture. We also work with different industries including, patent lawyers and graphic designers, to ensure the process to market is simple for you.
Bespoke
Service
Your project will be handled with care from start to finish and give you full flexibility to ensure you get the product you dreamed of.
Sustainable, High Quality Materials
Keeping up to date with the latest design and manufacturing developments means you get the best possible materials. We focus on sourcing sustainable materials where possible and work with circular economists.
Experienced Service
We are experts in getting products to market at minimal time at minimal cost and make the product design process accessible.
Testimonials
Myles has been working with us for several years and he is a key member of our team. He has always delivered more than he promises, always with good cheer, on time and in budget. We recommend him without reservation.
Josefina Rodregez
Chief Product Officer, Optimus
I really enjoyed working with Myles on a couple of projects. I found Myles to be great at communicating technical concepts to a layman (me), and he always went well above and beyond the scope of the work expected. Also, a great guy to work with. Would recommend
Dan Laxton
Founder, BiBaDo
I has been great to work with Myles over the last few months. He has great knowledge in mechanical design and is easy to cooperate with. Myles also gives us clear and efficient advice on the electronics design for the project we have worked on. Everyone at Bates Product Design is great at troubleshooting and getting the job done on time. Highly recommended!
Margo Wang
International Sales, Minewing (Shenzhen) Electronics Integrated Co., Ltd
Partnering with Bates Product Design was an exceptional experience that resulted in an innovative, creative, user-focused design and an outstanding final product. Myles professionalism and attention to detail made the entire process seamless and we look forward to working together on future projects.
Kate Batch
MD of A Squared Technologies
Awards and commendations
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SME News 2024 Design Winner
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Top 10 Best IOT Solution Providers to Watch on SME Business Review 2024
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FSB Entrenpreneur of the Year 2023
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StartUp Awards Manufacturer of the Year Finalists 2023
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Great British Entrepreneur Awards Creative of the Year 2023
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Bark Certificate of Excellence 2022
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Solidworks Entrepreneur Program
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Austin-Smith: Lord Design Award Winner
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As featured in Best Design Agencies on DesignRush
FAQ
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What is the first stage of getting a product made?All projects start with a NDA and a meeting to ensure your idea is protected from the very start. The inital meeting will go over your concept and goals from the project so that we can give you the best personalised quote. From there the project will be broken up into 4 phases and a timeline so that you know exactly what is happening and when.
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What services do you offer?We offer a wide range of product design services with just a few listed below. Please get in touch if you have any unique requirments! Reverse engineering Concept design and evaluation Design development and prototyping PCB and electronics design User development and testing Design for manufacture Manufacturing setup and monitoring Packaging Design
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Can you provide your services remotely?All design and development can be handled remotely. With online CAD sharing / viewing and next day delivery on in-house developed prototypes, design has never been so quick and efficient.
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What equipment do you have?We have a suite of high end equipment for designing, prototyping and batch manufacturing your products. This includes state of the art large bed 3D printers that can print items up to 600 x 600 x 600mm. We also have a large bed CNC machine, laser cutter, high quality resin 3D printers, vacuum casting equipment, electronic PCB hardware and more. If there is something highly specialist that we don't have in-house, we have a range of partnered companies both in the UK and abroad who can offer any service that you may need. Get in touch if you have any particular requirements for your product.
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Can I just get a prototype made?Yes! We offer in house prototyping in a range or materials. If you are looking to just get a prototype made from a previous project just give us a call.
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How can I protect my idea?We always start each project with an NDA, this protects your idea and any intellectual property. Once we have discussed and developed your idea, we will work with our preferred patent agency to best protect the product and its function. To request an NDA, please email info@batesproductdesign.com.
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Are you a limited company?Yes! We are a limited company, registered with Companies House in the UK as BATES PRODUCT DESIGN LTD, Company number 15119882.
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What software do you use for product design?We use a variety of software tools for product design, including Autodesk Fusion 360, and SolidWorks for 3D CAD modeling, AutoCAD for 2D drafting, and Adobe Creative Suite for graphic design and presentations. Each tool is selected based on the specific needs of the project to ensure the best results. We also utilise a range of AI tools to speed up the development process allowing you to hit market sooner, and to reduce development costs.
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Who owns the IP if developing a product?The client will always own all design IP generated through a project unless an alternative agreement has been made separately.
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How much does designing a product cost?The cost depends on many factors including the complexity of the product, if it requires any special manufacturing processes, or if it requires electronic design. We usually split project costs into 4 phases, each of which can be paid separately to reduce the risk and initial investment required to design a product. These phases are: Concept Design, Detail Design, Prototyping and Manufacturing. Get in touch for a free product consultation and quotation.
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What options are available for clients with limited funds to develop a product?We offer very cost-effective design solutions, including design sprints and prototyping to help raise funding with investors as well as crowdfunding. Additionally, we can assist with writing grant applications to secure further funding for your project.