SMC CUSTOM DESIGN & ENGINEERING SERVICES
Navigating complex projects can be challenging, particularly when you are in search for a tailored solution to meet your project requirements. When standard solutions don’t fit, SMC Custom delivers.
Many suppliers tend to specialise solely on design or manufacturing, which can lead to gaps in functionality and integration, resulting in a disjointed experience that may not fully meet your specific needs. You want to find a trusted supplier capable of delivering a reliable, quality end-product seamlessly, from initial concept to deployment.
What is smc custom?
SMC Custom is SMC Group’s specialist service for bespoke and modified RF systems, masts, and communication equipment, designed for clients with complex integration projects where standard COTS products are not sufficient.
From feasibility and prototyping through to full-scale production, SMC Custom helps de-risk programmes, accelerate deployment, and ensure performance under the most demanding conditions.
Modified Standard Products
- Optimised performance – Adjust headload, height, and key parameters to suit your application
- Faster delivery- Build on existing designs to reduce lead times versus full custom builds
- Cost efficiency – Lower development and tooling costs compared to ground-up solutions
- Proven reliability – Modifications are based on validated, field-tested products
- Engineering support – Expert guidance ensures compliance, safety, and performance requirements are met
Key Benefits of Bespoke Solutions
- End-to-end support – From feasibility to deployment.
- Mitigate project risk- Reduce uncertainty in complex integrations.
- Reduced operational disruption – Minimise impact on ongoing programmes.
- Improved application performance – Fully optimised for your environment and operational needs.
- In-house prototyping and usability testing to validate performance before production.
- 67+ years of knowledge and expertise in RF, masts, antennas and mission-critical systems.
- Long-term cost efficiency – Optimised design reduces lifecycle costs.
- Alignment with your procurement process – Seamless integration into existing supply chains.
- Assured problem resolution – Secure, license-based access to technical design files.
our capabilities
CAD and FEA Design
including full TRL lifecycle
ISO 27001 certified
Calibrated onsite
specialist equipment
ISO 9001:2015 certified
5-axis machining centre and
3- and 4-axis CNC machines
Spraying and welding
including specialist coatings
Individual component assembly
and qualification
Rapid prototyping and
product systems testing
Solutions for static and
mobile installations
how it works
Phase 1
Understanding your Requirements
Every enquiry is carefully reviewed to understand your requirements, assess feasibility, and determine the best path forward.
For clients looking to adapt or modify an existing SMC Standard design, we’ll evaluate how that product can be customised to meet your operational needs.
For larger-scale or more complex integration projects, our expert team will define a technical scope of work and prepare a detailed Request for Quotation (RFQ).
This may include:
- Technical concept evaluation
- Preliminary design inputs
- Budgeting and timeline estimates
Phase 2
Design
Before making a significant investment, it’s essential to ensure you have the right product for your application.
At the concept stage, we collaborate with you to develop custom technical drawings and produce functional prototypes for testing and evaluation. This early-stage process allows you to assess performance, provide feedback, and refine the design – helping to protect your investment and ensure the final product is a perfect fit for your application.
From idea to CAD, our team transforms concept into a working 3D model that’s ready for prototyping and testing.
- Collaborative concept development
- 3D CAD design and modelling
- Design for Manufacturability (DfM) reviews
Once you’re ready to move forward, our in-house design and engineering teams work closely with you to take the project from concept to completion.
Through a structured and transparent development process, we validate designs, minimise risk, and streamline the path to full-scale production and deployment.
Phase 3
Prototyping and Testing
We can build you small-batch prototypes to validate both the design and the product’s real-world performance. Every prototype undergoes mechanical and functional testing to ensure it
Phase 4
Scale to Demand
After successful testing and validation, you can choose to bring your product to market
With more than 67 years of manufacturing experience, we can take your solution into full-scale production through our trusted in-house team, ensuring quality and on-time delivery at scale.