We are the people that bring ideas to life
The ultimate incubator for end-to-end product creation, we are the catalyst that transforms bold concepts into market-leading ventures and thriving new businesses. As one of the UK’s leading launchpads for innovation, we draw upon our deep F1 engineering pedigree to turn visionary ideas into impactful realities across a spectrum of industries.
Innovate. Test.
Learn. Improve.
Need an innovation development partner?
Hooper Quinn is a respected product incubator. Use us to accelerate your idea into reality.
Our industry leading mechanical, testing, electronics, and software teams come together to strategise, design, test, and build, and make your concept a reality. Get in touch to discuss your idea with our team.
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Our team will help you craft a product development journey tailored to the precise needs of your venture.
True product development is fundamentally an exploration into the unknown. But there are right and wrong ways to navigate this space. An otherwise intensive process, our team are here to maximise your chances of commercial success.
We reached out to Hooper Quinn with a sketch of our idea and within 9 months they delivered a prototype that has simply blown our customers away.
Alex Hare, CEO
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If you have a product you want to bring to market, we want to hear from you
How it works
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Our team will quickly get up to speed with your project and invite you for a free initial consultation to discuss your requirements
We will prepare a full technical proposal outlining how we will get your project to where it needs to be.
Discover the core phases of Product Development
Product Development is the process of delivering a new product or improving an existing one. A long and multifaceted process, we’ve broken down the major phases of the product development journey into a helpful guide.
Find answers to frequently-asked questions
To tap into their knowledge and insider perspectives, we sat down with the Hooper Quinn engineering team for their take on some frequently asked questions. Here you’ll find key insights into how they make the idea-to-product journey efficient, transparent, and effective.
Master the process of prototyping
There is a best practice for developing prototypes which has been realised by the most successful product development companies in the world. In this guide, we set out the four phases which constitute that vital practices.
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Hooper Quinn’s home in the heart of motorsport valley
Nestled in the British countryside, surrounded by deer parks, lush fields, and all manner of wildlife, Hooper Quinn headquarters (HQ-HQ) is the epicentre of our operation.
Equipped with a full Design Studio, Build Studio and much more, it is from here that our team comes together to turn concepts into reality.
Sevices
Design & Development
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Using advanced modelling techniques, our designers bring concepts to life with clarity and precision. Model virtual 3D prototypes, create showcases with photorealistic renders, and capture complex systems in detailed technical drawings and schematics.
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Develop advanced systems that harmonise electrical, mechanical, and software solutions for complex products and environments. Our interdisciplinary approach ensures seamless integration, optimal system performance, sustainability, efficiency, and lasting reliability.
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Optimise your design solutions for efficient manufacturing and assembly. Leverage our aerospace and motorsport techniques to reduce costs and weight, enhance quality, and achieve scalable and sustainable production.
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We follow a dedicated set of design-assemble-validate-improve procedures to deliver functional prototypes that accelerate time-to-market and ensure that your project meets or exceeds stakeholder expectations.
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Technology demonstrators ensure that your innovation is not only capable of fulfilling its intended function, but that its critical systems are attainable within current scientific and regulatory limitations.
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Leverage state of the art electronics to develop enhanced-capability IoT devices and advanced integrated systems. Elevate your products and industrial processes with smart, connected solutions.
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In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, our dedicated software development team provides solutions that accelerate your products and systems to new heights of digital functionality.
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Bring our high-impact engineers in-house to work as an extension of your team, providing at-elbow support to enhance capabilities, expand technical expertise, and accelerate towards effective solutions.
Testing & Validation
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A rigorous set of investigative analytical tools combing theoretical forensics, simulations, and calculation are brought to bare on your design to expose technical challenges and help to identify their solutions.
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We design and manufacture custom test rigs and full test facilities to assess the performance and robustness of your innovations, providing comprehensive testing programmes tailored to your project's needs.
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Ensure reliability and regulatory compliance with our in-house pre-certification testing. We meticulously evaluate your product against the highest industry standards, preemptively exposing potential challenges to expedite the certification process.
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We provide advanced solutions for precise data collection, control, and analysis, enhancing the accuracy, reliability, and safety of your engineering and scientific research projects.
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Run bespoke testing programmes to evaluate prototypes opportunities to enhance functionality, durability, and performance, generating critical insights for further refinement and ensuring optimal product quality.
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Ensure the reliability and longevity of your product with comprehensive durability testing programmes. Simulate extreme conditions to isolate weaknesses and validate performance against accelerated environmental stress factors.
Certification & Production
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Optimise your part or product designs for production. We combine industry-leading design expertise and meticulous planning to ensure maximum efficiency in the transition from prototype to production and exploit all opportunities to reduce costs and enhance quality.
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Enhance performance, reduce weight, and improve durability: incorporate composites and the latest advanced materials from the aerospace and motorsport industries into your product.
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Ensure your part or product meets regulatory requirements and obtains the necessary certification. Plan and test above industry standards to achieve compliance and guarantee market readiness.
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Develop custom-engineered build-jigs and fixtures tailored to your production and assembly requirements. Our tooling solutions are designed to enhance workflows, improve consistency, and ensure maximal manufacturing efficiency.
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Execute low-volume, high-quality pilot production runs to refine products and validate their production processes before full-scale manufacturing. Ensure optimal performance and a seamless transition to mass production.
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Overseeing the complete supply chain, we'll establish and maintain a reliable path to full-scale production for your business, optimising your procurement, production, and logistics processes to target efficiency and transparency.
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The implementation of quality improvement tools to capture, investigate and resolve issues during a project is the primary means by which a product is pushed to exceptional levels of performance.
Innovation Support
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Pilot the development journey towards quality results with maximal efficiency. We use cross-industry experience to craft strategic roadmaps tailored to your innovation's requirements and wider lifecycle.
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Craft compelling grant applications, onboard investors, manage KTPs, and leverage our reputation in joint funding bids. Our team is experienced in helping CapEx projects secure the funds they need to progress.
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Unlock the disruptive potential of your innovation with targeted research, uncovering opportunities for technological refinement, novel applications, and strategic development, ensuring maximum impact and efficiency in real-world scenarios.
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We empower rapidly growing businesses to achieve their strategic goals by delivering high-quality engineering solutions with unmatched transparency, reliability, and technical excellence.
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Protect your innovation and secure your intellectual property. We not only support businesses in creating the most innovative solutions and radical ideas, we also ensure that those ideas are thoroughly protected.
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Ensure a successful market entry with our comprehensive customer demonstration support, including on-site technical assistance and impactful customer demonstrations, all designed to maximise product impact and drive early adoption.
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