22nd April 2022
Precision Micro offers record number of apprentice placements
Precision Micro has announced that it will hire the largest-ever number of local school leavers to its Apprenticeship Scheme in 2022.
8th March 2022
Celebrating Women in Engineering at Precision Micro
From carrying out critical aspects of our photochemical etching process through to overseeing production quality and managing people, our female heroes are at the beating heart of Precision Micro.
11th January 2022
Precision Micro unveils major investment at ‘phoenix’ facility following 2019 fire
Precision Micro concludes major plant refurbishment, expanding capacity with nine new machines and scope for future growth. Learn more.
6th July 2021
Precision Micro eyes up growth with new senior appointment
Precision Micro has welcomed Ben Kitson as its new Head of Business Development, as the company embarks on the next stage of its growth strategy. Learn more.
29th June 2021
Precision Micro celebrates re-certification of AS 9100 & IATF 16949
Precision Micro have renewed their AS 9100 and IATF 16949 certifications for a further three years following extensive audits, demonstrating our commitment to quality and excellence.
17th June 2021
Precision Micro summer shutdown 2021
We will close our production for two weeks from 30 July 2021 until 16 August 2021. Learn more.
7th April 2021
Precision Micro achieves record customer satisfaction score
Despite challenging trading conditions, Precision Micro has received a 50% Net Promoter Increase from its customers. Learn more.
5th January 2021
Coronavirus update: England tier 5 lockdown, January 2021
Following the UK Government’s announcement of a lockdown in England commencing Tuesday 5 January 2021, we would like to reassure our customers that it is ‘business as usual’ at Precision Micro.
2nd November 2020
Coronavirus update: England lockdown, November 2020
Following the announcement of a month-long lockdown in England starting on Thursday 5th November 2020, we would like to reassure our customers that it is very much ‘business as usual’ at Precision Micro.
21st September 2020
Whitepaper sets out how to etch an advantage
Our new whitepaper aims to educate and inform design engineers unfamiliar with the chemical etching process about its ability to enhance quality, reduce lead times and cut costs, without compromise.
26th August 2020
Precision-etched medical components excel in cleanliness test
Etched titanium meshes manufactured by Precision Micro have achieved the highest levels of cleanliness, a result which could create potential time and cost savings for medical equipment manufacturers.
14th July 2020
Precision Micro plans for the future with new appointments
Precision Micro has strengthened its operation with two key appointments into the positions of Director of Procurement and Quality System Engineer.
7th July 2020
Precision Micro summer shutdown 2020
Precision Micro will close its production for two weeks at the beginning of August 2020.
27th April 2020
Precision Micro ramps up production of critical ventilator components
As a key supplier for the manufacture of parts for medical equipment, Precision Micro, the market leader in photo chemical etching, has seen a six-fold increase in sensors and valve parts which are essential in ventilators.
30th March 2020
Coronavirus update: Precision Micro to continue its supply of critical components
Precision Micro remains committed to maintaining our ongoing business operations while providing our best possible service and support during the...
17th March 2020
Response to COVID-19
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic we are taking steps to ensure we continue to deliver our chemical etching...
17th February 2020
Etching specialist to showcase titanium etching service at MedtecLIVE 2020
****Please note that this event has been moved to a virtual event on Tuesday, 30 June to Thursday, 2 July...
10th July 2019
Precision Micro to expand capacity with seven-figure process automation investment
Precision Micro is gearing up for a busy summer of expansion. In 2020, the UK-based photochemical etching company aims to...
19th June 2019
Precision Micro expands commercial team with German-speaking account manager
Europe’s leading photo chemical etching specialist, Precision Micro, has appointed Chris Carter as key account manager to service the growing...
2nd May 2019
Precision Micro to exhibit at T4M and Medtec Live this May.
Precision Micro, Europe’s leading photo chemical etching specialist, will be exhibiting at both T4M (7-9 May, Messe Stuttgart, Germany) and...
25th March 2019
Precision Micro appoints new engineering director
Precision Micro, Europe’s leading photo chemical etching specialist, is pleased to announce that Karl Hollis, previously technical sales manager, will...
8th March 2019
Precision Micro secures ISO 13485 medical devices accreditation
Photo chemical etching specialist attains stringent standard in less than 12-months Precision Micro, Europe’s market-leading supplier of photochemically etched components,...
27th February 2019
Precision Micro invests in additional AOI system to keep pace with demand
New inspection system part of a wider investment program in process automation to increase photo etching capacity Europe’s leading photochemical...
19th December 2018
‘Better Today’ for LDC-backed chemical etching specialists
Precision Micro repositions its brand in readiness for global growth drive Birmingham-based Precision Micro, Europe’s market-leading photochemical etching company, has...
5th November 2018
Precision Micro to unveil new brand identity at Precision Fair 2018
Precision Micro, Europe’s leading photo chemical etching company, will exhibit at the 18th edition of the Precision Fair, Veldhoven, the...
26th October 2018
Precision Micro appoints CFO
Strategic appointment bolsters business success and growth Driven by continued success and impressive growth aspirations Precision Micro, Europe’s market-leading photo...
24th April 2018
LDC backs £22.5m MBO of Precision Micro
Europe’s market-leading photo chemical etching firm secures investment from LDC for global growth drive. Mid-market private equity investor LDC has...
23rd April 2018
Core customer demand accelerates growth at Precision Micro
Precision Micro increases sales 25% as it looks to achieve ambitious turnover target one year ahead of plan. With all...
21st February 2018
Etched titanium implants and more from Precision Micro at Medtec Europe 2018
Precision Micro will return to Medtec Europe once again this April, seeing it as an ideal platform to showcase its...
2nd January 2018
Precision Micro to secure ISO 13485 in 2018
Precision Micro, Europe’s market-leading supplier of photochemically etched components, has outlined plans to secure ISO 13485. The certification will allow...
12th December 2017
Precision Micro supports award-winning artist with etched charity postcards
UK-based photo etching specialist, Precision Micro was proud to support a recent charity auction raising money for The Hepatitis C...
27th November 2017
Precision Micro at FILTECH 2018
Leading European photo etching specialist, Precision Micro has announced that it will be exhibiting at FILTECH, the world’s largest and...
2nd October 2017
UK chemical etching company boosted by rapid German growth
Manufacturing and engineering has been the backbone of the German economy for many decades, today accounting for more than 21%...
6th September 2017
Photo etching enhanced by electropolishing investment
Precision Micro has at its fingertips an impressive portfolio of added-value services for manufacturers looking to enhance the form, function...
13th July 2017
Precision Micro to highlight titanium etching at 2017 Precision Fair
Precision Micro, Europe’s leading supplier of photo etching, will be exhibiting at the 17th edition of the Precision Fair, Veldhoven,...
14th June 2017
Precision Micro launches new website
Precision Micro has pioneered the use of photo etching for over 50 years and during this time secured its position...
20th February 2017
Precision Micro to showcase etched titanium implants at Medtec Europe 2017
Precision Micro is pleased to announce that it will be participating at the upcoming Medtec Europe trade show, 4-6 April...
7th February 2017
Photo etching specialist achieves impressive milestones
Precision Micro ready to celebrate 10 years as purpose built production facility exceeds £12 million turnover target Over the last...
12th December 2016
Automotive drives Precision Micro’s growth
The overarching objective of car manufacturers the world over is to make increasingly clean and fuel-efficient vehicles. As such, the...
12th October 2016
Precision Micro to showcase titanium etching at Precision Fair 2016
Precision Micro will be exhibiting at Precision Fair, Veldhoven, the Netherlands between 16-17 November 2016 (Booth 9). This is the...
2nd August 2016
Unprecedented demand fuels etching plant investment
For more than half a century, Birmingham-based Precision Micro has pioneered innovative photo etching production techniques. The company’s precision manufacturing...
27th April 2016
Photo etching: enhancing the driving experience
Precision Micro, Europe’s leading photo etching specialist, has a long-standing supply partnership with automotive OEMs and tier 1 manufacturers, most...
8th April 2016
Precision Micro appoints new general manager
Precision Micro, Europe’s leading supplier of photochemical etching, today announce the appointment of Ian McMurray as their new general manager....
14th March 2016
Singing the praises of photo etching
Precision Micro produces miniature diaphragms for leading Scandinavian microphone OEM Designing a microphone with optimal sound characteristics, exceptional consistency and...
11th January 2016
Precision Micro to showcase photo etched medical products at Medtec Europe 2016
Precision Micro is pleased to announce that it will be participating at the upcoming Medtec Europe trade show, 12-14 April...
7th September 2015
Photo etched Sopwith Camel for Help for Heroes
The Sopwith Camel was perhaps the most famous and successful British fighter aeroplane of World War I. So-called because of...
19th May 2015
Precision Micro photo-etch original VIN numbers for historic “lost” E-Type Jaguars
It’s taken a while! 52 years to be precise. Back in 1963, Jaguar decided to build 18 Lightweight E-Types to...
8th April 2015
Apprenticeships at cutting edge technology provider
An excellent opportunity working for a market-leading company, producing customer specific products, based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Working...
27th March 2015
Precision Micro feature in extended Meggitt Review publication
Precision Micro – a Meggitt company – spoke to the Group’s employee magazine – Meggitt Review – to explain why...
9th March 2015
Precision Micro now offer production supply of titanium etched components
New process made possible following €1m investment in plant and premises Titanium is fast becoming the material of choice in...
26th January 2015
Precision Micro investing in the future
Precision Micro, the UK-based photo etching specialist, has signed off on the purchase of a new four chamber etch machine....
17th December 2014
Season’s Greetings
Precision Micro will close for the festive period on Tuesday 23rd December at 17:00 (GMT) and will open again on...
17th November 2014
Photo etching specialist expands sales team in Germany
As Europe’s leading photo etching specialist, Precision Micro recognises the importance of the German marketplace for this versatile and increasingly...
16th October 2014
Precision Micro collaborates with Evopro to deliver customised solution for tier 1 automotive giant
Leading European photo etching specialist, Precision Micro, recently partnered with German-based technology innovator Evopro Systems Engineering AG to develop a...
7th August 2014
Investment in OGP technology at Precision Micro
Leading European chemical etching specialist, Precision Micro, has recently invested over £100,000 in a state-of-the-art dimensional measurement system. This adds...
10th April 2014
Micro-etched laminations and RF shielding supplied for pioneering miniature surveillance UAV
An innovative miniature surveillance helicopter is benefitting from the high precision manufacturing capabilities of Precision Micro, Europe’s leading photochemical etching...
4th February 2014
Visit Precision Micro at ESEF 2014
Visit Precision Micro at ESEF this March, the largest supply, subcontracting and engineering trade show in the Benelux region. Location:...
12th December 2013
A small, but precise, message…
Opening hours during Christmas and New Year 2013-2014 Precision Micro will close for the festive period on Friday 20th December...
11th September 2013
Chemical etching the next generation of resonating biosensors
Highland Biosciences Limited, creator of leading edge diagnostics technologies, has partnered with Precision Micro in the development and manufacture of...
1st August 2013
ADS Defence & Aerospace Technology Roadshow 2013
Precision Micro are pleased to announce our participation at the upcoming ADS Defence & Aerospace Technology Roadshow 2013 The roadshow...
17th June 2013
Precision Micro secures 5-year agreement with Continental
Precision Micro, Europe’s largest advanced chemical etching company, has entered into a long-term agreement with Continental. The five-year contract is...
7th May 2013
Photo etched solutions for high-end automotive interiors
Precision Micro, Europe’s largest contract chemical etching operation, have recently collaborated with Vestatec Automotive Engineering to bring a number of...
18th March 2013
Upskilling at Precision Micro
As a part of its ongoing commitment to improving customer service, Precision Micro has instigated an internal training programme for...
22nd January 2013
Precision Micro appoints sales manager
Precision Micro, Europe’s leading photochemical machining company, has appointed Mick Taylor to the position of sales manager, responsible for the...
7th January 2013
Flat spring etching service delivers burr and stress-free springs for safety critical applications
Precision Micro, Europe’s largest advanced chemical etching company, is reporting a significant upturn in demand for its flat spring etching...
13th September 2012
100 percent inspection for minute etched components
Precision Micro, Europe’s leading photochemical etching company, now offer 100% inspection on all parts as a result of investment in...
16th July 2012
Meggitt PLC acquires Precision Micro
Meggitt PLC, the international aerospace, defence and electronics group, has acquired Precision Micro, Europe’s leading high precision, photochemical machining manufacturer....
20th June 2012
Precision Micro gains automotive approval ISO/TS 16949
Precision Micro, Europe’s leading photo etching company, is now accredited to ISO/TS 16949, the International Quality Management Standard specifically written...
19th March 2012
Chemical etching takes complexity in its stride
“10,200 complex components; incorporating 61,200 sprung arms, each attached to a circular platform with a precision pierced 0.1mm diameter hole...
17th October 2011
Steel butterflies reflect Golf Cabriolet launch
When Volke Kommunikations-Design GmbH was commissioned to design and construct an installation for the Volkswagen Auto Museum in Wolfsburg, Germany,...
28th September 2011
Precision Micro invests in the future
Precision Micro, the leading manufacturer of high precision metal components, has recently made substantial capital investments, demonstrating the company’s confidence...
26th August 2011
Cell culture grows at Precision Micro
When Precision Micro, the Birmingham-based precision components manufacturer, moved into its new, purpose-built facility, the Company made provision for a...
14th July 2011
Audio grilles with style
Precision Micro supplies a variety of decorative etched components to the automotive industry and is possibly the largest manufacturer of...
29th March 2011
New Benelux sales office opens
Precision Micro, the leading supplier of precision metal components, has opened an office in the Netherlands in order to better...
24th September 2010
Chempix sees the Light Light
Tom Dixon OBE is an internationally renowned designer, famed for his iconic designs such as ‘S’ Chair, Mirror Ball, Copper...
23rd August 2010
Chempix in the swim
An unusual request was received by Chempix, the decorative division of world leading photo etching company Precision Micro… to manufacture...
17th August 2010
Honouring armed forces heroes
Chempix manufacture commemorative piece. Chempix is proud to have contributed in some small way to the success of the recent...
22nd July 2010
Etched Filter Component Turns Showering on its Head…With a Little Help from Precision Micro
For some 12 months, a leading shower manufacturer has worked in collaboration with Precision Micro in the development of a...
